When you invite someone into your home to carry out repairs, you’re doing more than booking a handyman, you’re placing trust in a stranger.
For many older homeowners, especially those living alone, that trust is deeply personal. You want to know that the person stepping through your front door is honest, professional, and has your best interests at heart.
That’s why at Age Care Maintenance, every member of our team; from plumbers and electricians to decorators and support staff is DBS checked. It’s one of the many ways we make sure you always feel safe and cared for in your own home.
🔍 What is a DBS check?
A DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check is a background check carried out by the UK government. It looks at whether a person has any criminal convictions, cautions, or warnings that could make them unsuitable to work in certain environments, especially those involving vulnerable adults or older people.
In simple terms, it’s an extra layer of reassurance. It confirms that the tradesperson visiting your home has been properly vetted and cleared to work safely in a trusted environment.
Why DBS checks matter in home maintenance
While DBS checks are common in healthcare and education, they’re surprisingly rare in the handyman world. Many self-employed tradespeople or general maintenance firms don’t require them, meaning homeowners often have no way to verify who’s coming to their door.
At Age Care Maintenance, we think that’s unacceptable.
When you’re letting someone into your home, often when you’re alone, or when a partner or carer isn’t around, you deserve total confidence in the person doing the work.
Our DBS policy gives you that peace of mind. You can rest easy knowing that every member of our team has passed a full background check and upholds the same high standards of honesty, respect, and professionalism that define our brand.
Setting higher standards for safety and trust
We go beyond the basics of DBS checking. Every Age Care Maintenance team member is:
Fully DBS checked and ID verified
Uniformed and professional – you’ll always know who’s arriving at your door
Trained to work respectfully in older adults’ homes
Reviewed regularly to maintain our safeguarding standards
It’s part of a wider commitment to customer safety that includes:
- Secure data handling and appointment scheduling
- Health and safety protocols
- Customer feedback after every job
Together, these measures mean you can rely on us not only for quality workmanship, but also for genuine peace of mind.
Real-life reassurance
When Mrs Taylor’s heating stopped working on a cold February morning, she contacted Age Care Maintenance through her members area. Within hours, one of our engineers was at her door.
“I was so nervous letting anyone in,” she told us later. “But the engineer showed his ID straight away, explained the job clearly, and was so kind. Knowing he was DBS checked made all the difference, I felt completely safe.”
Stories like this are the reason we take DBS checks so seriously. For us, it’s not just paperwork, it’s part of how we care for our customers.
Why it matters most for homeowners over 55
As we get older, we often rely on tradespeople more frequently, to handle heavy jobs, urgent repairs, or upgrades to make our homes safer. But that shouldn’t come with worry or uncertainty.
A DBS-checked handyman service means you can:
- Feel confident about who’s entering your home
- Protect yourself from scams or rogue traders
- Maintain independence and dignity without relying on family to supervise visits
Safety and trust are at the heart of everything we do.
Choosing a handyman? Ask about DBS checks.
If you’re ever unsure about a tradesperson, don’t hesitate to ask whether they’ve been DBS checked. A genuine professional will be happy to show proof.
At Age Care Maintenance, we’re proud to put our DBS status front and centre — because we believe trust should never be optional.
The safer way to look after your home
With Age Care Maintenance, you’re not just hiring a handyman. You’re joining a community built on trust, care, and reliability.
Every visit is carried out by a friendly, DBS-checked professional, so you can relax knowing your home and your wellbeing are in safe hands.
Find out more at www.agecaremaintenance.co.uk
Because when it comes to your home, safety and peace of mind matter just as much as the job itself.