Avoiding Remodeling Damage Austin TX

Even after hours, anything that happens on the jobsite is the responsibility of the remodeler in Austin. From a burst pipe to a door left unlocked, a long list of catastrophes can destroy an otherwise good relationship with a homeowner.

Local Companies

E&E Contracting Services of Austin
512-779-9015
PO Box 19135
Austin, TX
Quality Renovations
512-452-9983
11909 Argonne Forest
Austin, TX
Austin Remodeling Contractors
512-944-6500
13729 Research Blvd
Austin, TX
Gilbert Gonzales Construction
512-825-7806
900 Honeysuckle Dr.
Leander, TX
K D Builders
(512) 459-5651
3007 Boxdale Dr
Austin, TX
Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse of SE Austin
(512) 441-0329
5510 S I H 35
Austin, TX
Handyman Matters
(512) 733-2474
8005 Manitou Springs Ct
Austin, TX
Bridges Lynn H
(512) 444-8339
Austin, TX
Specialties Rescom
(512) 371-7668
6700 Rockridge Ct
Austin, TX
Handyman Connection
(512) 418-0800
3409 Executive Center Dr
Austin, TX


Technically, you're off the clock. But even after hours, anything that happens on the jobsite is the responsibility of the remodeler. From a burst pipe to a door left unlocked, a long list of catastrophes can destroy an otherwise good relationship with a homeowner.

Thoughts for pre-empting and/or mitigating the damage:

  • Daily checklist: Most after-hours emergencies can be avoided. Create a checklist for walking the job and securing the property at the end of each day. (See article, opposite page.) Check circuits, water pipes, heat, windows and doors, and safety issues.
  • Homeowner buy-in: Should there be an emergency, have a plan for homeowners to follow. Review the plan with them during the pre-construction conference, and discuss the very real possibility that things can go wrong, even for the best companies. Set their expectations realistically!
  • The plan should include one or more of the following:

    Cell phone number of lead carpenter/project manager. This places responsibility with the person who controls the site. It puts them “on call” literally and figuratively. Proper planning, of course, will eliminate most calls.

    Emergency number. Designate a backup employee to be on call 24-7, and rotate that responsibility weekly or monthly. Your phone provider or an IT consultant can help you set up an on-call routing system.

    Pager number. Simple and reliable, a pager can be rotated throughout the company.

    Clients moved out? Make sure your job sign is post

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    Featured Local Company

    E&E Contracting Services of Austin

    512-779-9015
    PO Box 19135
    Austin, TX