Pets and renovations don’t mix

March 24, 2018

As a renovator you have likely had a client with pets. If not, remember this: pets and home renovations don’t mix. It is best to set some ground rules for the clients and their hairy friends before you start pulling the kitchen apart.
Pets will be exposed to new people in the house, dangerous and noisy equipment, plus paint and other potentially toxic materials.
Here is what to ask your client to do:

• Keep the pet in safe room, especially since, with workers coming and going, doors and windows are often left open.
• Ask your client to arrange for daycare when the reno gets really busy, such as when a lot of demolition, sawing or electrical work is going on; or, arrange to board the pet for a week or two if the renovation is extensive.
• Prevent pets from roaming around in the renovation zone; they should be kept separate even after the workers have gone home for the day.

Follow these rules and you, the client and their pets should have a much safer and pleasant experience.