Renovating your home is a significant step for your family, and during a major remodel, it can be challenging to know where to live during the construction. Your remodeling contractor will give you the option of living in your home or going somewhere else, depending on the type of work. Here are the pros and cons of each scenario.

Should You Live in Your Home or Move Out During Renovations?

What It’s Like to Stay

If you stay, you can watch the construction and help the contractor make choices for your home. Construction won’t be held up for hours because you didn’t check your phone; they can just come to the other room to ask you questions. You can also make changes as the remodel goes on, although that may cost extra.

Living in your home during a home renovation can be hectic. There is a lot of noise, dust, and safety hazards. Set up a part of the house where you can live while the remodeling contractor works. Often, you can separate this space with sheets of plastic. If you’re doing a kitchen remodel, use toaster ovens, griddles, and slow cookers to make food.

There are also safety concerns. If you have children or pets, ensure that you keep them away from the construction at all times. Set ground rules for the kids so that they stay put and don’t cause problems. Not only is it risky for them to enter this site, but it could also make the project last longer, which makes it cost more, too.

What It’s Like to Leave

If you can afford it, living somewhere else during construction can be a much easier experience. Get a hotel room or even rent a property for a while until the remodeling contractor says it’s safe to return. Another option is to schedule a vacation during this time. This means that hotel rooms aren’t an extra expense.

However, some people want to be accessible to their remodeling contractor 24/7. They want to be able to look around and see the progress. You should still touch base during the remodel, as the team will have questions, but it’s probably not necessary to be there the entire time—especially if it puts your children at risk.

Dahl Construction Company in Bayfield, WI, offers construction services to all homeowners, regardless of the scope of the project. They’re a family-owned company that has been serving the community since 1976. Their remodeling contractors can construct decks, home additions, and patios and replace windows, doors, and roofing. Visit their website to learn more about their services, and call (715) 779-3600 to schedule a free estimate.