Safety and security

Crime prevention
If you are worried about strangers coming to the door read the crime prevention pages with information about how to deal with distraction burglars, rogue traders and antisocial behaviour
Home security
Keep secure by using door locks, key safes and smoke detectors
Keeping safe within the home
Problems within the home including tripping hazards, electrical dangers and problems with lighting
Condition of home, garden and its surroundings
Useful advice for homes in need of general maintenance
Energy advice
Information on energy advice including heating your home, home insulation and fuel poverty

Contact numbers

Home Improvement agencies

Fareham, Hart, Havant, Rushmoor
Tel: 0845 459 5036
New Forest
Tel: 01425 478005
Test Valley
Tel: 01794 523882
Basingstoke & Deane, Eastleigh, East Hants, Gosport and Winchester
Contact: The Private Sector Housing Team, District or Borough Council

Local District & Borough Councils

Handy Person service

Basingstoke & Deane, Eastleigh, East Hants, Fareham, Gosport, Hart, Havant, Rushmoor, Winchester
Tel: 0845 459 5036
New Forest, Test Valley
Tel: 01425 478005

Gardening services