How To Protect Your Property During A Renovation

Planning your renovation can be exciting, but along with the fun of making design decisions comes all the admin considerations that go on in the background – including protecting your property during the renovation period.

Read on for top tips on how to protect your property during a renovation in the Waikato.

Hire a reputable professional

Reputable renovation companies will prioritise safety and protecting your home during your renovation - the last thing you need when your house is a work site is a “she’ll be right” attitude! Refresh Renovations Waikato have delivered hundreds of successful renovations, all while keeping the protection of property and construction safety at the forefront of their project management. Your renovation consultant can take care of construction risk management, the council consent process, fire safety, and even advise you about construction site theft prevention! Safety is one of the renovation steps that is commonly mismanaged when people try to go it alone, so for peace of mind, spend some time deciding who should renovate your home.

Protect belongings and your fixtures

Discuss with your home renovation planner or consultant early in the process about how your renovation might impact your living space, and what needs to be protected. Heirlooms or other valuables may be able to be safely relocated to another area of the home, but if you have extensive renovations or limited space, you might consider a temporary storage unit or even a personal safe.

Discuss with your renovation consultant how dust management and ventilation will be handled, what processes are in place to protect flooring, and any other concerns you might have, particularly if you are renovating a character home like this classic villa in Hamilton East or this 1950s home in Te Awamutu.

Ensure safety checks are a top priority

The safety of both your family and contractors is one of the first things to consider when renovating a house. Can you safely be onsite during construction? Are there times when you will need to be off site because of excessive noise levels, compromised air quality, or dangerous machinery? Who is managing gas, fire, and electrical during the renovation? Make sure your family – and property – are protected by ensuring construction safety is a priority. If you have children then read this helpful article about childproofing your home during a renovation, and for bonus renovation safety tips, click here.

Consider renovation insurance

Renovation cover can give you peace of mind during the renovation process, particularly if your renovation cost Is more than the amount covered under existing house insurance/minor renovation benefit, or if the work requires local council consent. Policies will differ but can cover damage to the work being done or theft of materials during the construction period. A designer full home renovation like this stunning transformation in Maeroa would be a good contender for renovation insurance.

Communicate with your contractor

Don’t be shy to discuss safety or risk management with your contractor. It’s important to keep communication open so everyone is aware of what is happening on site, and particularly so that potential hazards can be mitigated. When you work with Refresh, your consultant will be your single point of communication throughout the entire project so you will always know who to contact, and communication will be simple and straightforward. Refresh also have an excellent online customer portal that you can consult at any time and anywhere for site updates.

Ready to start your renovation journey?

Refresh are here to help! Explore our wide range of renovation services, look at some of our fantastic Waikato renovation projects, or best of all, get in touch with a local Renovation Consultant for a free, no obligation consultation. They can help plan, manage, and deliver your dream renovation, and will protect your property throughout the journey.