Can you live at home during a renovation?

Moving out costs money and disrupts family life. So it's natural to ask whether you can stay put while we build. The answer depends on the job.

When staying can work

• The work is on one part of the house, like a rear extension.

• You keep a working kitchen and bathroom for most of the build.

• The site can be safely separated from where you live.

When moving out makes sense

• The roof, kitchen and bathrooms are all being replaced.

• Services like power and water will be off for long periods.

• There's asbestos removal or major structural work.

• You have young kids or someone working from home who needs quiet.

The hidden trade-off

Living on site can slow the build. Trades have to work around you, and areas need cleaning and securing every day. Sometimes a few months of rent pays for itself in a faster finish.

Our approach

We plan staging with you before work starts, so you know exactly when parts of the house will be out of action. No surprises.

See our work

Our Fairlight alterations and additions, designed by Archisoul Architects, shows what's possible when you transform an existing home.

Planning a renovation? Let's talk about staging and whether you can stay home.