When you own and run a home, there are bound to be times you have already faced or will face when things don’t go to plan. It’s something that unfortunately comes with owning a home, and we can’t get away from it. You can’t be prepared for every reality or event that could happen, however, it is possible to protect yourself and your home from damages because you don’t know who you should be calling in an emergency.  Homeowners should be prepared for unexpected events. Have a look below at the numbers every homeowner should have, research and store in their phones.

Long gone are the days where you would route through the phonebook or call directory services to find the right person for the job. Thanks to technology it is easier than ever to find the services that you need, even when you are in the middle of an emergency. 

Not only that, but it is also possible to see reviews and learn about the person/service you are using before you even call them in. If you want to be as prepared as possible, it could pay off to do your research even before an emergency occurs. 

Numbers Every Homeowner Should Have : A Plumber

This is probably one of the most well-known emergencies that take place in your home, as well as one of the most damaging.  Anything to do with the plumbing. This means it is worth your time to research and include a plumber as one of your emergency numbers. Some common problems you may face include backed-up toilets, blocked drains, leaks, or burst pipes. You may not be able to tackle these yourself, and this can lead to damages to your property. You can save yourself some stress if you research now and find a plumber you trust. 

A Locksmith

No one plans to lose their keys and get locked out of their home, but it does happen. In fact, it’s more common and easier done than you may think. Losing them down a drain, leaving in a shop, dropping them on a walk, the possibilities are endless. It is less than an ideal situation to be locked out of your home, everything you need is in there. To wash, eat, sleep, and more. Make sure you have a locksmith on your list of emergency contacts. 

Numbers Every Homeowner Should Have : A Handyman

Not all will feel like they need a handyman in their emergency contact list, however, it won’t do any harm. An odd jobs person can deal with any odd jobs you may have around your home, none of which require a professional qualification. This does mean that you may need to do more digging and research to find the right person for the job. Think anything DIY and they will be able to help. It’s definitely worth having someone like this on your list as you never know when an extra pair of hands could help. 

Numbers Every Homeowner Should Have : An Electrician 

You shouldn’t really tackle electrical work yourself. Not unless you have the qualification to do it safely. This makes an electrician an important person to have in your list of emergency contacts as well as for general house maintenance. You may be tempted to complete electrical work yourself, however, doing so could lead to fire hazards so you should make sure you contact an electrician for any work needed in your home. If you do it yourself, make sure you get an electrician to come in and check the work is safe. Using an electrician that you have researched in advance can help to provide you with the peace of mind that you have someone reputable and trustworthy working in your home. 

A Gas Engineer 

Much like with electrics, any gas work in your home needs to be completed by a fully qualified engineer. This makes a gas engineer a necessary number to have stored in your phone. Whether it’s for an emergency, installing a new radiator, or an annual service, you will be pleased to have a number on your phone when you need it, especially if your boiler breaks down in the middle of the winter. Make sure any gas engineer you choose to store in your phone provides emergency service and is registered on the gas safe list. 

These are some of the most important emergency numbers you should have on your phone when you own and run your own home. Can you think of any others that should be included? Please share some of them in the comments below.