Homeowner Safety

Ensuring that work done in your home is done safely by contractors with the appropriate qualifications and permits is important, as is proper maintenance. Review our homeowner-focused tips and if you are worried about a hazard in your home created by an unlicensed contractor, report it to us!

Recent Blog Posts

The 1 thing you must do before you excavate

5 April 2019

Doing work in your yard? If you are excavating or digging, be sure to check there are no buried utilities first before you start. We share how.

Spring home tune up tips

27 March 2019

Spring is here and that can mean spring cleaning, gardening and yard clean up. But have you considered booking an appointment to ensure you gas appliances are safe.

Ask a gas safety officer: What kind of carbon monoxide detector should I look for?

2 January 2019

Here are the most important things to know when you are choosing a new carbon monoxide detector.

Ask an electrical safety officer: Is a permit needed to install or replace a light fixture?

20 December 2018

Permits are required to install any permanently-installed light fixture. Learn more here.

Space heater safety guide: 6 must know tips

11 December 2018

Though space heaters are easy to use, they also pose some hazards if not used correctly. Consider these precautions when pulling out a space heater or purchasing a new one.