{"id":5976,"date":"2023-08-28T14:57:59","date_gmt":"2023-08-28T06:57:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/business.playground.my-alfred-dev.com\/blog\/?p=5976"},"modified":"2024-01-08T10:26:20","modified_gmt":"2024-01-08T02:26:20","slug":"should-i-leave-contractors-alone-in-my-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/should-i-leave-contractors-alone-in-my-house\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I Leave Contractors Alone in My House?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>From fixing the plumbing to renovating the kitchen, everyone experiences contractors in their home at some point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hiring a reliable contractor is the best way to prevent damage or stolen goods, but it\u2019s also important to ensure the property is protected beforehand.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on to find out if it\u2019s safe to leave contractors and tradesmen alone in your house and what precautions you need to take before having contractors in the home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_26 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/should-i-leave-contractors-alone-in-my-house\/#Should_I_Leave_Contractors_Alone_in_My_House\" title=\"Should I Leave Contractors Alone in My House?\">Should I Leave Contractors Alone in My House?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/should-i-leave-contractors-alone-in-my-house\/#How_to_Protect_a_House_From_Thefts_During_Renovation_Work\" title=\"How to Protect a House From Thefts During Renovation Work\">How to Protect a House From Thefts During Renovation Work<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/should-i-leave-contractors-alone-in-my-house\/#Should_I_Give_Builders_a_Key\" title=\"Should I Give Builders a Key?\">Should I Give Builders a Key?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/should-i-leave-contractors-alone-in-my-house\/#What_to_Do_When_You_Have_Builders_in_Your_House\" title=\"What to Do When You Have Builders in Your House\">What to Do When You Have Builders in Your House<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/should-i-leave-contractors-alone-in-my-house\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_Leave_Contractors_Alone_in_My_House\"><\/span><strong>Should I Leave Contractors Alone in My House?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To protect a property and the possessions inside it, <strong>do not leave contractors alone in your house unless you know them well.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Provided the work is short-term (like a plumber fixing a boiler), taking time off work, working from home, or asking a friend to housesit are the safest options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some contractors (known as \u2018cowboy builders\u2019) <strong>intentionally break things in your home so they can charge more <\/strong>for the repairs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They will be less likely to do this if the homeowner is present and keeping an eye on their work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-c1863bfe2dde059e186e52c478ef6001\"><strong>That\u2019s why it\u2019s also a good idea to <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/cheap-home-security-cameras-do-it-yourself\/\">set up an indoor home security camera<\/a> if you will be absent from the home.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-link-color wp-elements-0806cf6d4ef608c8afacaecefff720b6\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\"><strong>Pro Tip: Set up an indoor camera quickly for free<\/strong><br><br>When the unexpected happens and a tradesperson has to be called in quickly, it\u2019s not always possible to book a day off to stay with the contractor.<br><br>If you don\u2019t have <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/security-cameras\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">home security cameras<\/a> set up indoors, a quick solution is needed. With the AlfredCamera app<strong>, homeowners can quickly set up a free indoor camera to keep an eye on the builders<\/strong> when you are not home.<br><br>How? AlfredCamera is a free app that can <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/turn-old-phones-into-security-cameras\/\">turn your old phones into security cameras<\/a>. Simply <a href=\"https:\/\/alfredcamera.app\/store\/blog\">download the app<\/a> to your phone and to a spare device (an old smartphone or tablet works great). Then, position it where you need it, and you can watch the work being completed via the live stream at any time.<br><br>With <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/security-camera-with-two-way-audio\/\">two-way audio<\/a>, <strong>you can speak to the contractor<\/strong> if you see them doing something suspicious, or if you just want an update on the work. Inform the contractor that they\u2019ll be on camera beforehand, and they\u2019ll be unlikely to go rogue.<br><br>As DigitalTrends says:<br><em>\u201cIf you\u2019re looking for the best security cam app to turn an old phone into a security asset, Alfred is your pick. This excellently designed app is installed on two phones \u2013 one for using your phone\u2019s camera as a security cam, and one for controlling all of your settings and viewing footage\u201d.<\/em><br><br>Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/\">using AlfredCamera for your home security<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Protect_a_House_From_Thefts_During_Renovation_Work\"><\/span><strong>How to Protect a House From Thefts During Renovation Work<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-ca5bd794df348e19075837ac61871418\">When a house is undergoing renovation, it\u2019s more at risk of thefts and break-ins because entry points are made vulnerable. If you\u2019re about to embark on renovations in the home, don\u2019t miss our dedicated article on <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/how-to-protect-house-from-burglars-during-renovation\/\">protecting your home during renovations<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To prevent renovation burglaries, always:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tell contractors to keep doors shut when not in use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Install temporary indoor security cameras<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hide valuables<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check home insurance covers renovation thefts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Display deterrent signage (like 24-Hour CCTV in Operation)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay home or ask neighbors\/friends to watch the property<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having indoor cameras set up to monitor the tradesmen is the safest option when you can\u2019t stay at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-link-color wp-elements-48a5c58d2c2fa306f830eb43ae5e0ce2\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\"><strong>Pro Tip: Enhanced home security with Alfred Premium<br><\/strong><br>AlfredCamera offers a fast, effective solution for protecting a home when renovation work is taking place for free, but users can deepen their experience from just $2.49 a month.<br><br>With <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/payment\/premium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alfred Premium<\/a>, users enjoy:<br>\u00b7 Supreme quality HD video<br>\u00b7 Advanced motion detection features, including schedules<br>\u00b7 14 days of free motion-based cloud storage<br>\u00b7 Multiple live stream viewers at once with no queues<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_Give_Builders_a_Key\"><\/span><strong>Should I Give Builders a Key?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s common for builders to be given a key to a property when completing long-term renovation work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The key is returned once the builder has finished the work, but if security camera footage revealed suspicious behavior over a long period, you might consider changing the locks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though it is to be anticipated in many instances, giving builders a key to a property is risky. It\u2019s important to <strong>ensure the builder is legitimate and trustworthy before giving them keys<\/strong> to the home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/a-woman-holding-keys-standing-in-front-of-a-door-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"a woman holding keys standing in front of a door\" class=\"wp-image-1326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/a-woman-holding-keys-standing-in-front-of-a-door-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/a-woman-holding-keys-standing-in-front-of-a-door-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/a-woman-holding-keys-standing-in-front-of-a-door-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/a-woman-holding-keys-standing-in-front-of-a-door-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/a-woman-holding-keys-standing-in-front-of-a-door-2048x1538.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure a contractor is legit and reputable, always:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check reviews or ask for references<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check online presence to ensure it\u2019s a legit company<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get 3-4 quotes to ensure the estimate is not inaccurate or unusually low<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agree to the price in writing and in advance of work starting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay once work has been completed (not upfront)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check for a registered address<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_When_You_Have_Builders_in_Your_House\"><\/span><strong>What to Do When You Have Builders in Your House<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unless you\u2019ve experienced building work before, many people don\u2019t know how to prepare for builders in the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get to grips with the unspoken etiquette below\u2014here\u2019s what to do when you have builders in your house:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keep the workspace clear of breakable items.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask them to close doors or windows before they leave.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Let them park on the drive or outside the property (to carry equipment).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask them to lay dust sheets on carpets\/floors or supply your own.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offer drinks throughout the day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offer them use of the toilet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Let them listen to music.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check in with them infrequently, either in real life or via <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/features\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AlfredCamera\u2019s two-way audio feature<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most builders are reputable and rely on completing honest work to make a living, so there\u2019s no need to be overly suspicious with the right preparation in place\u2014like indoor cameras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-3ab98f5dba9ca1fef6077bb1a53a5d51\">With <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AlfredCamera<\/a>, homeowners can easily keep an eye on builders while working in a house alone and chat with them throughout the day via two-way audio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thoroughly assess the legitimacy of a builder before hiring them to work on a property. <strong>Scammers will take any opportunity to steal possessions<\/strong>, make copies of keys, or damage the property without the owners knowing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-0ee08ab9ffa51a3679db6fa7c4118e62\">Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.alfred.camera\/products\/alfredcam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AlfredCam<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/home-security-guide\/\">how to improve home security with cameras<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From fixing the plumbing to renovating the kitchen, everyone experiences contractors in their home at some point. 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