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Safety in your home

On this page, you'll find links to articles containing practical advice on ensuring safety in your home. We want to help you create a safe and secure home, take a moment to familiarise yourself with this important safety information.

Asbestos

Read more about asbestos, the asbestos surveys we carry out and what to do if you think you have asbestos in your home.

Battery safety

Lithium-ion or li-ion rechargeable batteries, such as those found in e-bikes, scooters, laptops, mobiles and vapes have been increasingly linked to house fires. Find out what you can do to protect your home and loved ones.

Damp and mould

Read our tips and advice on how to prevent damp and mould from occurring in your home and what to do if mould does appear.

Electrical safety

Did you know that over half of the accidental domestic fires in the UK are caused by electricity? Read our top tips to keep your home and loved ones safe.

Fire safety in your home

Find out the steps you can take to ensure fire safety in your home and what we do as your landlord to keep you safe.

Gas safety

By taking care of your gas appliances properly you are taking care of your home, your loved ones and even looking out for your local community.

Repairs tips and advice

For more information about looking after your home and general repairs, visit our repairs tips and advice pages.

Can't find what you're looking for?

If you can't find what you're looking for please contact us at info@selwoodhousing.com

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3 days ago
Selwood Housing

Air source heat pumps are an eco-friendly and cost-effective alternative to traditional heating systems, such as gas boilers. They use the natural warmth in the air to heat and cool your home, helping you reduce your carbon footprint and keep your energy bills down. However, they work differently to traditional heating systems.

We've explained why these systems can take time to heat up your home and provide tips to help you stay comfy all year round: Air source heat pumps: ecs.page.link/PA1Qn
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Air source heat pumps are an eco-friendly and cost-effective alternative to traditional heating systems, such as gas boilers. They use the natural warmth in the air to heat and cool your home, helping you reduce your carbon footprint and keep your energy bills down. However, they work differently to traditional heating systems. 

Weve explained why these systems can take time to heat up your home and provide tips to help you stay comfy all year round: Air source heat pumps: https://ecs.page.link/PA1Qn
4 days ago
Selwood Housing

Wiltshire Wildlife Trust are hosting a Bat Walk this Saturday, 27th April, meeting at Studley Green Community Association, Lambrok Road, Trowbridge.

Attendees will have the opportunity to use bat detecting equipment while finding out more about these amazing mammals in our area!

The session starts at 7:30pm and will finish at 9:15pm.
Register your interest or find out more by contacting: sued@wiltshirewildlife.org
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Wiltshire Wildlife Trust are hosting a Bat Walk this Saturday, 27th April, meeting at Studley Green Community Association, Lambrok Road, Trowbridge.

Attendees will have the opportunity to use bat detecting equipment while finding out more about these amazing mammals in our area!

The session starts at 7:30pm and will finish at 9:15pm.
Register your interest or find out more by contacting: sued@wiltshirewildlife.org
4 days ago
Selwood Housing

The MySelwoodHousing portal for customers is unavailable from 1 pm on Tuesday 23 April to 9am on Monday 29 April due to routine maintenance.

For any queries about your portal account during this time, please call our customer support team on 01225 715 715 (Mon - Thu 8:30am - 5:30pm, Fri 8:30am - 5pm).

For alternative ways to pay your rent, visit our pay your rent page: ecs.page.link/vHrz8
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The MySelwoodHousing portal for customers is unavailable from 1 pm on Tuesday 23 April to 9am on Monday 29 April due to routine maintenance.

For any queries about your portal account during this time, please call our customer support team on 01225 715 715 (Mon - Thu 8:30am - 5:30pm, Fri 8:30am - 5pm).

For alternative ways to pay your rent, visit our pay your rent page: https://ecs.page.link/vHrz8
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