Yes, it's still safe to have renovations done on your home.

We know that people are working from home and kids are learning from home as well. That being said there are probably home renovations that you NEED done to make the transition smoother. 

Here is a guideline from the City of St. Louis that will be helpful when hiring a company to renovate your home. 

<i>Guidance For Construction, Manufacturing, and Repair Operating Protocols in the City of St. Louis</i>

These guidelines are intended to apply to the construction industry, manufacturing facilities, and residential repair services. Substantially similar businesses and industries may also utilize these guidelines as appropriate.

These guidelines do not replace or supersede any requirements applicable to your business or licensed employees pursuant to law or regulation. Rather, these guidelines are intended as a supplement and assist with safely reopening and providing services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

<b>In-Home Repairs</b>

•    On the day of the job, call ahead to customers to ask if they or any occupants have symptoms (see “Employees” section for list) of, have been diagnosed with, or have had recent close contact with a person who has COVID-19, or are self-isolating, and to check that they are comfortable with your visit to take place.

•    If the customer answers yes to any of these questions, reschedule the service for at least 14 days later if possible.If service must be performed within 14 days, ask the customer to always remain in another room from where the work is to be done and ask them to wear a face covering.When working in such a space, the technician should wear an isolation (surgical) mask, gloves and face shield or goggles.

•    When on the job, technicians must wear protective equipment such as gloves, goggles, face shields, and face coverings as appropriate for the activity being performed. Regardless of the activity performed, technicians must always wear a face covering.

•    Before entering and after exiting a home/workspace, technicians should disinfect all used tools and equipment. Use products that meet EPA’s criteria for use against COVID-19 [www.epa.gov] and that are appropriate for the surface. Prior to wiping the surface, allow the disinfectant to sit for the necessary contact time recommended by the manufacturer. Train staff on proper cleaning procedures to ensure safe and correct application of disinfectants.

•    Refrain from shaking a customer’s hand and maintain at least six feet of distance during the service visit.

•    Prior to service, provide technicians with disinfectant so they can wipe down/clean any surfaces with which technicians may come into contact.

•    To prevent any unnecessary spreading of disease, avoid collecting a signature at the end of the job where possible.

https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/health/communicable-disease/covid-19/guidance/phase-one/construction-manufacturing-repair.cfm

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