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01PLANNING GUIDE
Moving out is not always possible or affordable. Staying at home through a renovation is manageable with a plan for dust, noise, cooking, bathrooms and safety — agreed with the contractor before work begins.
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Get matched with contractors experienced in occupied homes who plan around your household.
Talk to a renovation specialistOr message us on WhatsAppDust sheets taped at doorways, zip doors on main access points and protection on floors along worker routes keep dust out of living areas. Air-conditioning returns in the work zone are covered or isolated so dust is not circulated through the house. A daily clean of the boundary is agreed with the contractor.
Plan which bathroom stays in use and set up a temporary kitchen with a kettle, microwave and fridge if the kitchen is being renovated. Agree the hours for noisy work around school runs, naps and working from home.
Children and pets need clear rules and physical barriers. Tools and materials are stored securely at the end of each day. Agree how workers enter the property and which areas are private.
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