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Sandwell Homes Ltd
Dartmouth House
Sandwell Road
West Bromwich
B70 8TQ
Tel: 0121 569 6000
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Your Home
Helpful Hints
Meter readings
You should arrange for final meter readings to be taken at your old address, e.g. gas and electricity. Failure to do this could result in you paying for someone else’s supply. It is advisable, for your own reference, to record meter readings when you move into your new home.
Be Prepared
Try to do your packing in advance and mark everything clearly in bags or boxes to assist you with the move.
Ask friends or family to assist you with the move beforehand.
Home Security
- If you go out in the evening draw the curtains and leave a light on in the room, as opposed to the hall
- Fit a timer device to a lamp to make a property look occupied
- Use heavy-duty padlocks on garages and sheds
- Chain the door before you open it
- Always ask for callers' identity cards. If you are suspicious do not open the door
- Join or set up a neighbourhood watch scheme (for more details contact the National Neighbourhood Watch Association (NNWA), 18 Buckingham Gate, London. SW1E 6LB or telephone 020 7821 6459. Membership is free)
- If you go away for a long period of time notify your local housing office, drain down your hot water tank and unplug electrical appliances
- If you believe that there are criminal activities taking place on your estate you may report this to Crime Stoppers anonymously on freephone 0800 555 111
- Never leave your door key under the mat or on a piece of string behind the letterbox
- If you have ladders, padlock them on to something secure
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