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Safety Inspections

One-time and recurring home safety inspections across Metro Detroit, for after a storm, a power outage or a water leak, and on a monthly, seasonal or weekly schedule. Every visit ends with a completed checklist and a written status you and your family can read.

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SM Senior Home Services, one-time inspections, Metro Detroit

One-time inspections

For when something has happened, or a concern has been raised and you want it looked at properly.

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After a storm or an emergency

  • Storm damage check across roof, gutters, siding and yard hazards
  • Water intrusion and flooding, including basement, sump and leaks
  • Power outage safety, including food spoilage, safe lighting and generator use
  • Ice and snow hazard check on walkways and roof edges
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Immediate hazard assessment

  • Gas smell and appliance safety check
  • Electrical hazard scan of outlets, cords and the breaker panel
  • Smoke and carbon monoxide detector failure check
  • Fire risk scan, including space heaters and overloaded power strips
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03

Moving in, or staying put safely

  • Full fall-risk walkthrough covering rugs, cords and lighting
  • Bathroom safety, including grab bars, mats and toilet height
  • Stair and handrail safety
  • Entry and exit accessibility
  • Emergency access setup, including a lockbox and contacts
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When something just feels off

  • General home condition scan
  • Food spoilage and sanitation issues
  • Temperature and utilities functioning
  • Visible wellness concerns, noted and passed on, never diagnosed
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Vehicle safety at the residence

  • Tire pressure and tread
  • Battery check
  • Fluid levels
  • Lights and wipers
  • Whether the vehicle is safe to drive
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Inspections on a schedule

The same checks, repeated, so problems get caught while they are still small.

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Monthly safety check

  • Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
  • HVAC filter check and replacement
  • Under-sink leak scan
  • Toilet and faucet leak check
  • Door and window lock check
  • Quick fall-risk refresh
  • Visual electrical scan
  • Basic appliance safety check
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Seasonal inspection

  • Spring: foundation and drainage check, exterior hazards, pest entry points
  • Summer: air conditioning performance, deck and patio safety, exterior walkways
  • Fall: gutter condition, furnace readiness, leaf and slip hazards
  • Winter: ice risk zones, pipe freeze prevention, emergency supplies check
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Weekly or every other week

  • Walkway hazards
  • Trash overflow and sanitation
  • Food spoilage check
  • Mail and package buildup, which is a security risk
  • A simple confirmation that nothing looks unusual
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Monthly vehicle add-on

  • Tire pressure and condition
  • Battery status
  • Fluid top-offs
  • Seasonal readiness
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Ongoing monitoring add-ons

  • Medication organization, non-medical oversight only
  • Home temperature monitoring by manual check
  • Lighting functionality, bulbs and visibility
  • Ongoing trip hazard management
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What you get after every visit

Nothing is left as a verbal note.

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A completed checklist

Every item on the visit, marked off.

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Photos, where you have authorized them

We do not photograph anything without permission.

SM Senior Home Services, photos, where you have authorized them, part of What you get after every visit
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A clear status on each finding

Marked as OK, Watch, or Action needed, so nothing is ambiguous.

SM Senior Home Services, a clear status on each finding, part of What you get after every visit
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Sent to the people you choose

To you, and to any family member or decision maker you nominate.

SM Senior Home Services, sent to the people you choose, part of What you get after every visit
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