How to Keep Your Belongings Safe During a Home Extension

As I suppose home extension plans are making everyone jump with excitement at the thought of an extra room and the opportunity to rework his house, an extension means they can really feel like a new home. From an outdoor living area to keep the sangrias coming to an extra bedroom to accommodate guests, extensions give that extra touch to your house. But one thing that you might not have considered yet: where are your things going to be taken care of while the process of construction is ongoing? This guide will walk you through all you need to know about keeping your belongings safe when your home is undergoing an extension. 

Protection, how? An Extension Without the Stress: Plan Ahead!

Keeping your belongings safe during the construction is quite straightforward: plan. Do not wait for builders knocking on your door before figuring out where your belongings are going. Instead, start early and get organised. Here’s how:

• Take inventory of your stuff. Go from room to room listing out anything that stands in the way of the construction. Your inventory list may comprise furniture, decorating items, appliances, and even small stuff like books or kitchenware if those are also impaired by the extension.
• Now, what will you do with your stuff? I think you have this choice in front of you: having it in the house protected, an off-site storage, or—if you feel a bit daring—selling or donating to charity whatever you no longer require! This is absolutely an opportunity for decluttering and starting over, especially with such a beautiful new space to enjoy.
• For those items you want to keep, try to figure out where they’re safest. Ideally, you want to be able to move them physically to a room that won’t be touched during the extension. If that’s not an option, then you’ll need to start considering how to protect them in that room or think about taking them out of the house altogether (we’ll cover more on this next).

The more prepared you are going into the extension, the smoother the whole process will be. Plus you’ll save yourself from a lot of last-minute stress.

Storage Options: Affordable and Secure Solutions

Now let’s take a look at one of the best ways to make sure your belongings are protected during a home extension: storage solutions. Storing your stuff off-site is a good idea if you do not have space to keep it at home or if you feel safer about stored items. The good news is it’s quite affordable.

If you want to await the safe storage of your valuables, go for cheap storage services. They provide a secure and affordable way of storing your belongings while your extension is underway. Whether it’s some boxes or the entire room full of furniture that needs to be stored, there is probably something that fits your needs and budget.

Look for facilities that offer climate control, particularly if you’re going to store items such as electrical things or solid wood furniture. Australia’s climate can be pretty bad for today’s belongings; humidity and heat can wreak havoc over time. This link will lead you to a site where you can find storage units that offer a climate-controlled environment, so your belongings stay protected against the outside climate.

Security is one of the biggest advantages as well. Some storage facilities are monitored by surveillance cameras, have access systems, and have staff on-site to watch over things. So, you can relax knowing your belongings are safe from theft or damage.

Factor in convenience, too. Flexible rental periods are a feature at most storage facilities, so you can keep your things for as short or as long as you want, be it several weeks or months. Some warehouses will come to your house to pick up your stored items and then deliver them back to you when the job is done. A complete storage experience with the least hassle.

Working with Professionals: Choose Wisely

Another key to protecting your belongings during the home extension is to choose gifted professionals to do the job. Yet not all builders are made equal. Some builders even ensure that they give extra attention to your home and all your belongings.

When choosing home extension services, look out for companies that show a special interest in protecting your belongings. Several professionals will provide services such as covering your furniture, establishing a temporary on-site storage area, or helping you move your belongings to a safe place before work begins. Small gestures like these can make a huge difference to the safety of your belongings.

Also, don’t hesitate to enquire how they manage to help keep down the mess and disruption in their site. For example, do they use dust sheets or other barriers to contain debris from construction? Do they have processes for securing the site every evening at the end of work? A good builder will be more than happy to talk you through what they do, assure you, and give you peace of mind that your home is secure on their watch.

Don’t be shy! Give them a call and ask for references, or read reviews from previous customers. Knowing how they handled another person’s home can give you the assurance that they are going to take care of yours the same way.

Remember, if you choose the right home extension services, they will protect what you already have while they build your dream space.

DIY Protection Ideas: How to Keep Your Stuff Safe at Home

If you plan to keep some belongings at home during the extension, never fear. Here are some DIY ideas for protecting your belongings at home. These suggestions will help you protect your items the easy way, even in a construction zone:

• Cover everything to start. Covering can range from a layer of dust cloth or an old sheet to plastic for dust and debris covering. Should your heart race at the thought of scratches or dents from direct contact of furniture with the floor, add an additional cushion such as bubble wrap or foam. For smaller things, pack them tightly into boxes.
• Label next. When items are boxed, moved, or presumably go somewhere else, keep clear track of what is in each box. You will thank yourself later, and it will save heaps when you try to find that one particular thing you will need.
• Next, if you can, set up a “safe zone” where no construction work will be going on. A spare bedroom, the garage, or even the corner of the living room could work. Place your more valuable or fragile items there, and make sure that the builders know they are not to enter.
• As for electronics, unplug everything and place it somewhere dust-free. If you’ll be unable to move them around, cover them using thick plastic sheets, but be sure to keep them far away from any heavy equipment.
• And don’t leave your outdoor stuff out. Start picking up all patio furniture or barbeques that might get in the way of construction jobs in your garden or driveway. You wouldn’t want them to be damaged by falling debris or heavy construction vehicles.

Taking these simple steps will allow you to keep your belongings safe and sound even if they are staying at home during the extension.

Conclusion: Plan Early for a Relaxing Extension

There it is—everything you will need in keeping your belongings safe during a home extension. From planning and storage solutions to working with professionals and implementing some DIY tips, you have everything needed to safeguard your valuable items while watching your home transform.

Starting early is the main factor that matters here. Don’t wait for the arrival of builders to think about what to do with your stuff. Take an inventory now, decide what to put in storage or protect, and come up with a plan. Whether you go for a cheap storage facility or opt for a good old DIY at home, organising ahead will go a really long way.