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Making homes safer, accessible and more comfortable for seniors

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Home Audits

Properly Maintained & Safe Housing

Any home should be comfortable, easy to move around in, well maintained and above all – safe!  Our audits focus on all these and many other areas of the home. Finally, we provide a comprehensive report of items which you might consider to ensure safe and comfortable surroundings.

** General & Exterior. House number easy to see from the street? Properly lit entrance way with automatic lighting? Fire and other sensor alarms up to date and working?

** Accessibility, Mobility, Visitability. Is the house configured correctly for ease of movement and reduction in tripping hazards? Are all surfaces non-slip? Are the doorways wide enough?

** Lighting throughout. Is it the proper level of lighting and are the lights correctly placed and configured? Are the switches easily used? Emergency or safety lighting in place? Light switches at both the top and bottom of stairs?

** Entrances, walkways and hallways. Proper handrails installed that are secure and easily used? Are they free from tripping hazards? No-step access is possible? Wide enough doorways for ease of movement? Contrasting colours used for ease of identification? All floor coverings correctly fastened?

** Kitchen. Can the surfaces be used while sitting? Fire extinguisher and other safety devices easily accessed? Proper cupboard handles for easy gripping? Stove controls easily accessible without reaching?

** Bathrooms. Step free entry into showers and tubs? Non-slip surfaces where required? Grab bars easily reached and in the proper places? Easily reached cupboards and proper handles on those cupboards? Hot water temperature is correct to prevent scalding?

** Bedrooms. Barrier free pathways to the bathroom and other key points in the room? Bed is proper height for ease of getting in and out? Lighting is correct and properly placed? Phone and other safety devices near the bed and easily reached?

** Living Rooms & Dens. Is the furniture the proper height? Are all items solid and not shaky? Clutter free or are de-cluttering options required to prevent falls? Lighting is correct?

** Laundry Room & Basement. Well lit throughout? Proper handrails on each side of the stairs? Non-slip stairs with no clutter on them? Washer and dryer are the proper height? Front loading washer for ease of use?

** Garage or Shed. Proper lighting to and from the area and inside? Chemicals and tools placed correctly and safely? Trash piling up resulting in a fire hazard or safety concern?

Aging In Place Specialist

Home Audits – Make your home safe, secure, comfortable and accessible.

Safety Audit & Itemized Report

Customer Comments

Wow, it looks so safe!

Wow, it looks so safe compared to what we were dealing with before! Thank you very much for all your hard work, Tim. Very much appreciated. It looks great (saw it yesterday) and my dad was saying how friendly you are and willing to accommodate his requests.
Oded

You are truly a God!

Double handrails into the basement to make laundry a lot easier and safer!

Thank you!  My Mom really likes the handrails.

Susan R.

I Like Everything!

Moen faucet installation for condo bathroom vanity.

I’m happy with the clean curtains, the faucet, and the clothes rack. Thank you :-)!!

Michelin

It’s still dry! Thank you!

It’s still dry! Tim replaced my kitchen faucet and adjusted my backyard light. He was fast, efficient, courteous and enjoyable company while he tinkered under the kitchen sink. I would recommend his services to anyone needing household repairs, large or small.

Kelley Aitkin

It’s great to have a reliable handyman like Tim!

When I have “house” issues, I call Tim first to see what he thinks. He very calmly goes over the problem I’m having and then we discuss whether it’s urgent or something that can wait until I have other repairs to make. HSS has done a lot of jobs around my home, inside and out, always to my complete satisfaction. It’s great to have a reliable handyman like Tim!

Cindy R.

Honest, organized and punctual.

We installed several black and white GFCI outlets for this customer as well as fixed doors, kickplates, holes in wall, etc.

It was a delight to work with Tim. Very honest, organized and punctual and he went the extra mile to get the jobs done properly!  Would recommend him to all my family, friends and clients!

Vishal M.

Tips, Fixes & Useful Information

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  • Anti Slip Starters For Seniors
  • Grab Bar Beside Step
  • Combination Door Looks for Safety
  • Safe Shower Room

Contact Information

To contact Tim Rudkins or for information about any of our services, we can be reached at:

Phone/Text: 647-221-9706

Email:  info@HSSToronto.com or Tim@HSSToronto.com

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