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Phalan Construction & The Handyman
4.8(
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Child Proofing - Install

Serving Marlborough, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1988

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Thank you for your interest in Phalan Construction! Winner of the Angies List Super Service award 2011, 12, 13, 14, 15 and through 2025. Please Contact Me by email at [email protected] or through the contact link at my website www.phalanconstruction.com. Include pictures and a detailed work list for best response. Please understand, I typically work by myself and if I am unable to respond to your email request or phone call within a reasonable time, it is due to prescheduled work. I am interested in your project, and if your to do list is still undone, please re-contact me at a later time. Thanks again, Bob Phalan

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Recent Basement Alteration
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Recent Bathroom

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2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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The Graham Company
4.8(
32
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Child Proofing - Install

Serving Marlborough, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

Finish Basement
Finish Basement
Finish Basement
Finish Basement
Finished basement

+31

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Joseph sweeny
4.1(
9
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Child Proofing - Install

Serving Marlborough, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

I provide reliable, affordable handyman services with a focus on quality work and honest communication. I help homeowners with TV mounting, furniture assembly, painting, light repairs, trim work, fixture installation, drywall patching, and other general home improvement projects. I take pride in showing up on time, treating your home with respect, and making sure the job is done right. My goal is to make the process easy, straightforward, and stress-free from start to finish.

Deck staining
Deck staining
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by12%of homeowners
Pisano's Odd Jobs and Appliances
3.3(
47
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Child Proofing - Install

Serving Marlborough, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

At Pisano�s Odd Jobs and Appliances, we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality building, installation, repair and handyman services. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project. We look forward to building long lasting relationships servicing your needs with guaranteed satisfaction.

Response time2 days
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
Brooks Home Maintenance
5.0(
1
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Child Proofing - Install

Serving Marlborough, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

I am a military veteran offering a wide array of home repair, maintenance, and general handyman services. I have over 20 years of experience, starting when I was just 13 years old working with my master carpenter grandfather, and my handyman father. Through my service as a Damage Controlman in the United States Coast Guard I gained a wide array of skills, including carpentry, plumbing repair, flooding prevention and water control, plus much more. I look forward to assisting you with your home repair and maintenance needs; whether thats assembling your newly purchased furniture, hanging a tv, installing faucets, repairing drywall, installing outdoor drainage, or anything else you may need!

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Childproofing questions, answered by experts

Yes, tamper-resistant outlets are a safe and effective way to protect children from electrical hazards. They feature a spring-loaded shutter that blocks the outlet slots when not in use, preventing a child from inserting foreign objects. While they are the safest option available, it's important to note that few things can be considered truly 'childproof.' Children may still try to imitate adults by inserting a plug, so constant supervision around any electrical device is recommended. Tamper-resistant outlets are a much safer solution than childproofing covers, which can be removed by children and may pose a choking hazard.

The average cost of childproofing services is $410. This cost can range from $190 to $630 or more, depending on the size of your home and what services you need. 

The location of the childproofing additions also plays a vital role in the overall cost. For example, a bathroom is relatively small and costs about $150 to fully childproof. However, if you have a swimming pool, you could spend as much as $1,500 to $10,000 to make it entirely safe for small children, including adding a pool fence.

A professional childproofer will first survey your home to identify potentially dangerous locations, including stairs, cabinets, and pools. Once approved, your professional will order and install the safety equipment for you. 

Some ways a childproofing professional will make your home safe include:

  • Anchoring large furniture 

  • Installing safety gates

  • Installing safety latches on cabinets and drawers 

  • Covering railings that could trap a child

  • Covering electrical outlets 

  • Installing a swimming pool fence

  • Removing or covering electrical cords where possible

In many cases, you can DIY home childproofing with success. You can purchase childproofing tools like cabinet locks, outlet covers, and table-edge guards and install them easily. 

However, it's best to have a professional childproofing service work on larger projects like pool safety or furniture anchoring. These safety measures can take a lot of time and effort to DIY, plus, you want to ensure the tasks are done correctly to keep your child safe.

Yes, tamper-resistant outlets are designed to be safe for use in homes with children. They feature a spring-loaded shutter that blocks the electrical slots when not in use, which helps protect children from electric shock if they try to insert an object. While they are the safest option available and highly effective, it's important to note that few things are truly 'childproof.' Children may still try to imitate adults by inserting a plug. For this reason, it's best to use tamper-resistant outlets over less effective solutions like plastic covers, which can be removed or pose a choking hazard. Always supervise young children around any electrical outlets or devices.

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