# How To Keep Your House Safe During a Renovation **URL:** \ **Category:** Home Security\ **Created:** [September 2, 2025, 1:40am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/how-to-keep-your-house-safe-during-a-renovation/30528 "2025-09-02T01:40:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Onyxx](https://home.renovation.reviews/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/o/da6949/32.png) [@Onyxx](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Onyxx)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2025, 1:40am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/how-to-keep-your-house-safe-during-a-renovation/30528/1 "2025-09-02T01:40:43Z")
1. Vet and Secure Your Contractors Do your due diligence Research contractors online, checking reviews and complaints on platforms like Google or social media. Verify licenses via your state or region’s contractor licensing board. Request references and ask key questions about their professionalism and behavior in your home. Meet before hiring—trust your instincts, and bring someone along if needed. Set clear boundaries Define work hours in writing. Avoid giving out house keys—use smart locks and assign temporary codes you can revoke later. * * * 1. Safeguard Your Home Against Theft and Intrusion Maintain physical security Ask contractors to keep doors and windows closed when not in use—unsecured openings invite opportunity. Use surveillance and deterrents Install home security cameras for remote monitoring. Options like AlfredCamera or other systems with motion alerts and sirens are especially effective. Add motion-activated outdoor lighting—visible security measures deter intruders. Display visible signage like “CCTV in Operation” to reinforce that the property is monitored. Secure valuables Store jewelry, cash, electronics, and important documents in locked rooms or safes. Keep valuables out of sight—move them upstairs or into cabinets and closets. Conduct an inventory (photos + descriptions) of high-value items for peace of mind and insurance purposes. * * * 1. Structural and Environmental Safety Create safe zones Build temporary walls or barriers to contain dust and separate construction areas from living spaces. Seal off vents, doorways, and cover floors and furniture with protective materials (tarp, cardboard, plastic sheets). Improve air quality and control hazards Use air purifiers, keep windows open, and ensure proper ventilation, especially when dealing with dust or fumes. Run HEPA-filter vacuums and air scrubbers to reduce airborne particles. Fire and health safety essentials Ensure smoke detectors, fire alarms, and carbon monoxide detectors are functional. Keep fire extinguishers and first-aid kits handy and accessible. Be cautious with electrical tools; use GFCI outlets in high-moisture areas. Avoid accidents and tool misuse Regularly inspect ladders, scaffolding, and tools for stability and safety. Keep tools tidy and out of children’s reach; ensure debris-free walking surfaces. Take breaks when feeling fatigued to remain focused. * * * 1. Insurance and Legal Considerations Notify your home insurer If you’re making major changes like removing load-bearing walls, inform your insurer to remain covered. Otherwise, you risk voiding your policy. Review coverage Check that your homeowners insurance covers renovation-related incidents like theft or accidental damage. Ensure contractors are bonded and insured—typically their coverage doesn’t extend to your possessions. * * * 1. Real-World Advice from Users On Reddit, users share hands-on tips that complement official advice: > “Build boxes or storage that can be locked… that gives peace of mind” > “Put cameras at doors, furnace, kitchen… then check remotely once a week.” > “Take before, during, and after pictures of pipes, beams, and installations for future reference.” > “Use 6-mil poly walls hung with painter’s tape to seal off remodel areas—it works wonders keeping dust away.” ---
**Author:** ![ThomasWood](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/thomaswood/32/12461_2.png) [@ThomasWood](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/ThomasWood)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2025, 1:59am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/how-to-keep-your-house-safe-during-a-renovation/30528/2 "2025-09-02T01:59:58Z")
Thank you for putting this out buddy ---
**Author:** ![Jakurasmith](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/jakurasmith/32/585_2.png) [@Jakurasmith](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Jakurasmith)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2025, 2:44am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/how-to-keep-your-house-safe-during-a-renovation/30528/3 "2025-09-02T02:44:59Z")
Thanks for the tips It’s ok ---
**Author:** ![Theodore\_3456](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/theodore_3456/32/2821_2.png) [@Theodore\_3456](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Theodore_3456)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2025, 7:00am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/how-to-keep-your-house-safe-during-a-renovation/30528/4 "2025-09-02T07:00:12Z")
Thanks for the nice tips ---
**Author:** ![Eliopee](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/eliopee/32/4778_2.png) [@Eliopee](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Eliopee)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2025, 10:38am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/how-to-keep-your-house-safe-during-a-renovation/30528/5 "2025-09-02T10:38:33Z")
I’ll try this today at home ---
**Author:** ![Succy](https://home.renovation.reviews/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/ccd318/32.png) [@Succy](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Succy)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2025, 8:05pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/how-to-keep-your-house-safe-during-a-renovation/30528/6 "2025-09-02T20:05:02Z")
I love this article thanks for sharing ---
**Author:** ![Lexi\_Carter1](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/lexi_carter1/32/2767_2.png) [@Lexi\_Carter1](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Lexi_Carter1)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2025, 2:10am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/how-to-keep-your-house-safe-during-a-renovation/30528/7 "2025-09-03T02:10:07Z")
Thanks for highlighting tips that help avoid accidents and disruptions. ---
**Author:** ![Bobby\_Michael](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/bobby_michael/32/2057_2.png) [@Bobby\_Michael](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Bobby_Michael)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2025, 5:22am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/how-to-keep-your-house-safe-during-a-renovation/30528/8 "2025-09-07T05:22:56Z")
Your write ups are really impeccable