Trip hazard assessment in Exeter
Professional trip hazard assessment services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
30-45 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Professional trip hazard assessment for Devon elderly residents - thorough home check to identify and prioritise fall risks before they cause accidents.
Find Hazards Before They Find You
Falls don't just happen - there's always a reason. A rug, a cable, a threshold. Assessment finds these first. Identify risks, prioritise fixes, prevent falls.
💡 Pro tip: Have assessment done before problems occur. Prevention is much better than treating a broken hip.
Assessed vs Unknown Risks
| ✅ Hazards Found | ❌ Risks Unknown |
|---|---|
| Know the dangers | Accident waiting |
| Can fix them | Surprised by fall |
| Prioritised list | Guessing |
| Prevention | Reaction |
Common Hazards Found
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Loose rugs | High |
| Trailing cables | High |
| Poor lighting | Medium |
| Raised thresholds | Medium |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Walk through | Every room checked |
| Identify | All hazards noted |
| Prioritise | Risk levels assigned |
| Report | Written list provided |
📦 You're Left With
- List of hazards
- Risk priorities
- Fix recommendations
- Action plan
Pricing Guide
| Scope | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Trip hazard assessment | 30-45 mins | £60 |
£60 minimum. Written report included.
Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ Unsteady - Balance getting worse
✅ Recent fall - Want to prevent another
✅ Family concern - Worried about parent
✅ Prevention - Smart approach
Why Choose Us for Trip hazard assessment in Exeter?
Find hazards
Written report
Prevention focus
Fix priorities
What to Expect
Step 1: Walk Through
Check every room systematically.
Step 2: Identify
Note all hazards found.
Step 3: Report
Provide prioritised list.
🔧 DIY Tips
Doing a trip hazard check yourself? Here's what matters:
🔧 What to check
- Every walking route
- All floor surfaces
- Lighting in each area
- Stair and step edges
📐 Assessment tips
- Walk your normal routes
- Look at floor, not ahead
- Check in dim light too
- Note anything you step over
- Be honest about habits
⚠️ Common hazards
- Rugs and mats
- Trailing cables
- Door thresholds
- Stacked items
- Pet bowls and toys
💡 Pro tip: Shuffle your feet while walking through. Anything that catches even slightly is a trip hazard. If you shuffle over it, you'll trip over it.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🦶 Prevention beats treatment - finding hazards before they cause falls is much better than recovering from injuries. Worth the investment.
Combine with:
- Trip hazard removal
- Lighting improvements
- General safety work
Related services:
- Trip hazard removal
- Grab rail installation
- General elderly help
Frequently Asked Questions
What do you look for?
Loose rugs, trailing cables, raised thresholds, uneven floors, poor lighting, cluttered walkways - anything that could catch a foot or cause a stumble.
Do you fix things during the assessment?
Some quick fixes yes - moving a cable, removing a rug. But mainly we identify and report, then quote to fix properly if needed.
What do I get?
A list of hazards found, prioritised by risk. Simple things you can fix yourself, and recommendations for what needs professional work.
Why is this important?
Falls are the biggest cause of injury in elderly people. Finding hazards before they cause falls saves pain, hospital visits, and worse.
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