Borough of Telford & Wrekin

Home safety

A safe and secure home is a priority for everyone. The council offers the following services to help you make your home safe and secure.

Home Safe Service

A free home check service for residents aged 60 or over or who are disabled. We visit your home and offer advice on:
  • Reducing the risk of slips, trips and falls.
  • Improving the security of your home.
  • Fire Safety.
  • Energy efficiency and reducing your fuel bills.
  • General home maintenance.

For more information on making your home safer visit www.safehome.org.uk

This service is available from the council's Home Improvement Agency - contact 01952 381855.


Fire Safety Service

In partnership with the Shropshire Fire & Rescue Service the council can arrange to supply and fit smoke detectors and for a Fire Officer to come and advise about fire safety in your home.

An easy to read brochure on keeping your home safe, secure and warm is also available to view under Documents and Forms on the right hand side of this page or you can ring 01952 381876 for your free copy.


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Please note - Some documents published before 1st December 2006 may contain incorrect contact numbers.
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For up to date contact numbers please refer to the Guide to Council Services.