Assessment

Overall Home Safety Assessment

The wider sweep of the whole property, inside and out: trip and slip hazards, structure, lighting, fire and electrical, water and leaks, and the general condition of daily living.

The person who does this work

Real, vetted professionals from right here in Metro Detroit. Tap a name to read their profile, or meet the whole team.

New clients and adult children who want the whole picture in one visit.

The request form is further down this page. Nothing is charged and nothing is committed.

What this assessment checks

Every point below is walked in person and written down. Nothing here is a phone call or a form.

01

Trip, slip and general hazards

  • Loose rugs, cords and clutter
  • Wet or slippery surfaces
  • Loose furniture and decor
  • Blocked walkways or exits
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02

Structural and physical safety

  • Loose railings
  • Wobbly fixtures
  • Doors and windows working properly
  • Exterior hazards near entry points
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03

Lighting and visibility

  • Dim rooms and hallways
  • Missing or burnt bulbs
  • Poor nighttime visibility
  • Light switch accessibility
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04

Fire and air safety

  • Smoke detectors present and working
  • Carbon monoxide detectors present and working
  • Overloaded outlets and power strips
  • Unsafe heater or appliance placement
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05

Electrical safety, visual

  • Exposed or frayed wiring
  • Overuse of extension cords
  • Damaged outlets and switches
  • Breaker panel concerns, visual only
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06

Water and leak risks

  • Under-sink leaks
  • Running toilets
  • Dripping faucets
  • Signs of water damage
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07

Kitchen safety

  • Expired or spoiled food
  • Appliance safety
  • Clutter near cooking areas
  • Fire risks near the stove
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08

Bathroom safety

  • Slip risks
  • Ventilation concerns
  • Water control issues
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09

General living conditions

  • Temperature safety
  • Sanitation concerns
  • Safe access to essentials
SM Senior Home Services, general living conditions, part of What this assessment checks

What you get at the end

A low, moderate or high rating, immediate fixes, watch items, and photographs of the entry hazard, interior hazards, any electrical or fire risk, any water or leak issue, and the kitchen or bathroom concern.

Bundles that include this assessment

Booking more than one assessment on the same visit is usually the reason people bundle. Each bundle below already contains this assessment, so choosing a bundle covers it. You are never asked to pay for the same assessment twice, and you can request a whole bundle from the form on this page.

Total Home Safety

Our core review for a new client. The whole property, inside and out, plus fall risk and everyday safety.

This bundle already includes the Overall Home Safety Assessment. Ask for the bundle and that is covered, so it is never charged twice.

Request the Total Home Safety bundle

Full Adaptive Living

The complete aging-in-place review. Everything in Access and Mobility, plus the full ADA and adaptive living assessment and the whole-property safety sweep.

This bundle already includes the Overall Home Safety Assessment. Ask for the bundle and that is covered, so it is never charged twice.

Request the Full Adaptive Living bundle

The other assessments

Request the Overall Home Safety Assessment

Choose one. A bundle already includes this assessment, so picking the bundle covers it and you are never charged for the same visit twice. Leave it as it is if you would rather we advised you. We price it for you personally and nothing is charged here.

One quick check, so we know you are a person

Or call (313) 942-9788

Putting several different services together, not only assessments? The full quote builder opens with this assessment already ticked and lets you add everything else in one place. The short form above is here so that a single assessment never needs a second page.

Talk to a real person.

A leaky faucet, a fall risk, a check-in cadence to set up. One phone call gets you to a person who can actually help.

One quick check, so we know you are a person