Avoiding Remodeling Damage Minneapolis MN

Even after hours, anything that happens on the jobsite is the responsibility of the remodeler in Minneapolis. 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

Kraus-Anderson Capital, Inc
(612) 305-2934
523 South Eighth St
Minneapolis, MN
RCP Fine Finish, Inc.
(763) 545-9447
6122 Olson Memorial Hwy.
Golden Valley, MN
Aero Construction Co. Inc.
612-408-0222
2129 Brunswick Av. N.
Mpls, MN
Rich Construction, LLC
(612) 331-2113
212 Second St. S.E., Ste. 220
Minneapolis, MN
Castle Home Services, Inc
(612) 789-1011
3323 Arthur St. N.E.
Minneapolis, MN
BROWN BROTHERS REMODELING LLC
651-330-2106
3101 OLD HWY 8 STE 300
ROSEVILLE, MN
Great Lakes Waterproofing
651-340-2901
Selby Avenue
St Paul, MN
DTM Remodeling Design Build, INC.
651-699-7654
1272 Grand Ave.
St. Paul, MN
DTM Remodeling Design Build, INC.
651-699-7654
1272 Grand Ave.
St. Paul, MN
Weis Builders, Inc.
(612) 243-5000
7645 Lyndale Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN


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

    Kraus-Anderson Capital, Inc

    6123052934
    523 South Eighth St
    Minneapolis, MN

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