Renovating with tenants next door

[Brian Ellis]

Who has experience renovating while a tenant is living next door?

I work a full time job, so my only hours during the week I can renovate are after 530 pm on week nights. But this only leaves me a couple hours to rush around and get a few things done. I try to be mindful of the tenants next door because I don't want to disturb them too much. Weekends are when I can get most of my work done.

Unfortunately im racing against time and would like to have the place rented out by Oct 1st. I do most of the work myself. Am I being too mindful?

[Alyssa Paros]

What kind of renovations are you doing? We've renovated multiple times working full time with other tenants in the building. We save the loud stuff for during the day on the weekend or before, say, 8:00 PM on a weeknight. I would certainly let your tenants know what you're up to and what they can expect, your estimated completion date, etc. It would also be helpful to ask their schedule if they have small children. Not a requirement, but nice. You don't owe the tenant an explanation, but I'm sure they would appreciate it!