Working with Your Home Remodeling Company in Scottsdale to Avoid Neighbor Complaints

Working with Your Home Remodeling Company in Scottsdale to Avoid Neighbor Complaints Republic West RemodelingAfter you’ve hired a home remodeling company in Scottsdale, you’ll want to consider the impact your project will have on your neighbors. Updating your home can be an exciting time.  But you may not realize all the activity around your home can be very disruptive to the people who live nearby.

Your home remodeling company in Scottsdale will help alleviate any disturbance.  You can work together to anticipate what might cause concern among neighbors and take steps to create a peaceful work environment and neighborhood.

The following list represents some of the more common things neighbors will complain about to homeowners and their home remodeling company in Scottsdale.

  • Noise – Don’t assume everyone will accept the noise from tools, traffic, workers, etc. that accommodates remodeling projects.  Neighbors expect their neighborhood to be a quiet retreat.  When that sanctity is interrupted, you might face some disgruntled neighbors.

To help lessen the noisiness, you can establish reasonable working hours with your home remodeling company in Scottsdale.  For example, power tools or other loud equipment can only be used between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday.  You can also ask that workers not play loud music.

  • Traffic – Neighbors may not take kindly to an excessive number of vehicles coming in and out of their neighborhood, especially large trucks and other construction equipment.  It’s not only inconvenient and noisy, but it’s a safety issue, especially for children who play in the neighborhood.

To help the situation, you should ask your home remodeling company in Scottsdale to have subcontractors park in a certain area as close to your home as possible, drop materials off in your driveway instead of the street and maintain neatness in the area at all times.

  • Debris – A major problem is construction debris that overflows from dumpsters or that blows into neighbors’ yards.  The visual eyesore and/or smell will have your neighbors up in arms if not removed promptly.

Therefore, always make sure your home remodeling company in Scottsdale removes dumpsters on a regular basis, or as soon as they’re near full.  Also ensure your contractor keeps the job site always clean and tidy.

  • Paint Spray – If your home remodeling company in Scottsdale is performing any exterior paint spraying, you need to make sure your neighbors’ homes, vehicles and personal property are not in danger of getting sprayed.  Blowing wind can carry paint spray a good distance.  When in doubt, use a brush or ask if the neighbor’s property can be moved, if possible.

You can help open the lines of communication with your neighbors by letting them know well in advance about your project.  Tell them what your remodeling project will entail, when it will begin and when it will end.  Also advise them of the home remodeling company in Scottsdale that will be working with you so they know you have hired a professional, well qualified company to be on-site.

If your schedule changes or any scope of work is revised, you should update your neighbors.  By keeping them in the loop, you’re demonstrating good etiquette and consideration.  You’ve also made it easy for your neighbors to speak to you directly if they have any issue with your project.

Finally, don’t forget to thank your neighbors for their patience and cooperation during and after your remodeling project. A nice gesture might be to invite them over to show them your finished project.  Throw a party in their honor to convey how much you appreciate their support!

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