Can You Live at Home During a Renovation?

For most projects, yes. Most of our clients stay home while we work. How easy it is depends on which part of the house is under construction.

Room by room

• Basement development: the easiest to live through. The work is contained downstairs, and you keep full use of your main floor. Expect some noise and short water or power shut-offs when trades connect new lines.
• Bathroom: very doable if you have a second bathroom. If it's your only one, let us know and we'll plan the work to keep downtime short.
• Kitchen: the hardest. Plan for several weeks without a full kitchen. A temporary setup with a microwave, kettle, fridge and a small table goes a long way.
• Whole-home renovation: some families choose to stay elsewhere during the messiest phases, like demolition, drywall sanding and floor finishing.

How we keep it liveable

• Dust barriers and floor protection between the work area and your living space
• Clear daily start and finish times
• A clean job site at the end of every day
• Advance notice before any water, power or gas shut-off

Tips to make it easier

• Clear the work area and nearby rooms before we start
• Keep kids and pets out of the work zone
• Set up a temporary space for whatever room you're losing
• Plan meals and laundry around the noisiest weeks

Planning a renovation? Book a free consultation and we'll walk you through what to expect for your project.