Give a gift this year that will last the whole year round

Dec. 1, 2013 - PRLog -- Looking for a Christmas gift that will last more than a few days? Give the gift of peace of mind this year!

Home Assist, described as 'roadside assistance' for homes, is a national 24 hour emergency service that will give you and your loved one peace of mind should the unexpected occur within the home. The service covers members for four call outs a year for plumbing, electrical and locksmith emergencies. And covers the cost of the call out fee and the first 30 minutes of labour.

To celebrate this festive season Home Assist are giving readers 20% off their second membership before 25^th December. HomeSource Joint Managing Director, Pia Vogel, says: “Giving a loved one a Home Assist membership for Christmas is an ideal way of making sure they are safe and are going to be looked after if they have an emergency in the home.

“We are offering readers 20% off their second membership; so not only can you give your loved one peace of mind but you can also protect your own home!

"Whether it’s a burst pipe, a blocked toilet or simply being locked out, the Home Assist team are on hand 24 hours a day to send a qualified, insured and reliable tradesperson out within two hours.

“Home emergencies can be extremely expensive. A blocked drain could cost $180 and getting locked out after hours could cost $300. Home Assist gets the problem sorted quickly and only costs $145 a year.”

With one in ten of Australians living alone and one in seven aged 65 years and over,Home Assist is a great option for a loved one especially if they do not live close by.

Living alone means all the household responsibilities fall on the one person and unexpected home emergencies can take a huge chunk out of the bank balance or pension fund. Home Assist gives reassurance that you and your loved ones will be looked after throughout the year and you won’t yourselves sitting on huge repair bills!

To find out more about this service offering, call 1300 733 420 or visit www.homesource.com.au to redeem your exclusive Christmas discount.