Can I Live in My Home During a Renovation?

You can definitely live in your home during home renovations in Burlington; however, in some cases, homeowners may not want to live in their home during certain parts of the process. 

When it’s Usually Possible

In most cases, you will be able to live in your home during home renovations. This is usually the case when you are just conducting renovations in one area of the home, like the kitchen, bathrooms, or basement. 

Generally, you can live at home with any kind of minor renovation, too. For example, if you are just changing the floors throughout your entire house, you can usually live in during this process. 

Short-lived projects also make it easy to live at home during the process.

Challenges to Expect

Just because you can live in your home during renovations does not mean that it is always easy to do so. There are definitely challenges that can impact your life at home during renovations. You can expect:

• Noise: Home renovations and construction are known for being noisy, as heavy-duty machinery is needed to demolish existing home elements. If you are sensitive to noise, you may want to consider alternate living arrangements.
• Dust: Most homes get super dusty during the renovation process. This is natural during the building process, but those with allergies may struggle.
• Limited Access to Rooms: During a renovation, there will be times when you will not be able to access certain areas of your home, which can make it challenging to live in your home. Not being able to use the kitchen is usually the biggest struggle for most people.

When it May Be Best to Move Out Temporarily

Full Home Renovation: If you are dealing with a complete home renovation, you may find living at home to be very disruptive.
Major Structural Work: Any changes made to the structure of the home or any kind of asbestos removal pose health and safety risks, in which case, you cannot live at home.

If you are looking to renovate any area of your home, reach out to Rose Building Group to learn more about whether living at home is right for you. 

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