Pets in Renovations: How LBProjects Supports Pet Owners During Calgary Home Renovations

Renovating your home is exciting—but for pets, it can be a confusing time. Loud tools, new smells, moving furniture, unfamiliar people coming and going—it’s a lot for a dog or cat to process. As a company that completes Calgary home renovations every day, we’ve learned how important it is to plan around the furry members of the family too. A renovation should feel organized, safe and respectful of everyone living in the home, including your pets.

Pets in Renovations: A Calgary Home Renovation Approach That Puts Your Pets First

When we manage renovations in Calgary, our goal isn’t just to improve a space—it’s to make the renovation experience smooth and comfortable for homeowners from day one. That includes asking about pets right at the consultation stage. We want to understand routines, feeding times, anxiety triggers, and where your pets like to hang out so there are no surprises when work begins.

We believe thoughtful planning is where a great renovation experience starts.

Understanding the Challenges Pets Face During Home Renovations

Pets don’t understand the difference between “temporary chaos” and long-term improvement. During construction they may experience:

• Stress from unfamiliar noise and activity

• Disrupted routines (feeding, potty breaks, nap spots)

• Safety risks like open doors, tools, cords, and dust

• Limited access to their favourite rooms

Recognizing this early helps us build a plan that keeps pets safe, calm, and comfortable.

Safety On-Site: Protecting Your Pets is a Priority

Our team keeps work areas organized and secure so your pets don’t wander into hazards. That means:

• Barriers or gates where needed

• Tools and materials stored safely at the end of each day

• Garbage and debris removed regularly

• Doors closed or monitored during material movement

Simple steps make a big difference in peace of mind for homeowners.

Dust, Air Quality & Noise Management

Home renovations can create noise and dust—two things pets are sensitive to.We minimize impact through:

• Dust barriers and floor protection

• Site clean-ups after each work day

• Ventilation or air scrubbers when needed

• Advance notice for high-noise days like demo and framing

Many clients plan doggy daycare or extra walks during those louder days—small planning goes a long way.

Planning Pet Routines Into the Renovation Schedule

During our walkthrough, we ask questions such as:

• Where is food and water typically kept?

• Do pets free-roam or stay contained?

• Are they nervous around new people?

• Is there a room we can designate as “their space” during construction?

When we understand routines, we can work with them—not disrupt them.

Sometimes relocating pets for a few days makes sense, especially during painting, spraying, or full-main-floor renovations. We’ll always let you know when this is recommended.

A Calgary Home Renovation Should Feel Comfortable for the Whole Family

Whether it’s a dog watching us through a baby gate or a cat lounging on a window ledge supervising the crew, we’ve worked with every type of pet personality. With communication and planning, a renovation doesn’t need to feel stressful. Many of our projects finish with pets becoming part of the construction crew—at least emotionally.

Why This Matters to Us at LBProjects

We’re not just building spaces—we’re working in your home and around your family. Respect, safety and communication are part of our process. A smooth renovation includes thinking about the little things that make your day easier, and for many families in Calgary, pets are a big part of that.

We’re proud to complete home renovations in Calgary that feel considered, organized, and family-focused. If you’re planning a renovation and have pets at home, we’ll guide you through what to expect and how to prepare. No pressure, no sales pitch—just honest advice to help you plan with confidence.we manage renovations in Calgary, our goal isn’t just to improve a space—it’s to make the renovation experience smooth and comfortable for homeowners from day one. That includes asking about pets right at the consultation stage. We want to understand routines, feeding times, anxiety triggers, and where your pets like to hang out so there are no surprises when work begins.

We believe thoughtful planning is where a great renovation experience starts.

Understanding the Challenges Pets Face During Home Renovations

Pets don’t understand the difference between “temporary chaos” and long-term improvement. During construction they may experience:

• Stress from unfamiliar noise and activity

• Disrupted routines (feeding, potty breaks, nap spots)

• Safety risks like open doors, tools, cords, and dust

• Limited access to their favourite rooms

Recognizing this early helps us build a plan that keeps pets safe, calm, and comfortable.

Safety On-Site: Protecting Your Pets is a Priority

Our team keeps work areas organized and secure so your pets don’t wander into hazards. That means:

• Barriers or gates where needed

• Tools and materials stored safely at the end of each day

• Garbage and debris removed regularly

• Doors closed or monitored during material movement

Simple steps make a big difference in peace of mind for homeowners.

Dust, Air Quality & Noise Management

Home renovations can create noise and dust—two things pets are sensitive to.We minimize impact through:

• Dust barriers and floor protection

• Site clean-ups after each work day

• Ventilation or air scrubbers when needed

• Advance notice for high-noise days like demo and framing

Many clients plan doggy daycare or extra walks during those louder days—small planning goes a long way.

Planning Pet Routines Into the Renovation Schedule

During our walkthrough, we ask questions such as:

• Where is food and water typically kept?

• Do pets free-roam or stay contained?

• Are they nervous around new people?

• Is there a room we can designate as “their space” during construction?

When we understand routines, we can work with them—not disrupt them.

Sometimes relocating pets for a few days makes sense, especially during painting, spraying, or full-main-floor renovations. We’ll always let you know when this is recommended.

A Calgary Home Renovation Should Feel Comfortable for the Whole Family

Whether it’s a dog watching us through a baby gate or a cat lounging on a window ledge supervising the crew, we’ve worked with every type of pet personality. With communication and planning, a renovation doesn’t need to feel stressful. Many of our projects finish with pets becoming part of the construction crew—at least emotionally.

Why This Matters to Us at LBProjects

We’re not just building spaces—we’re working in your home and around your family. Respect, safety and communication are part of our process. A smooth renovation includes thinking about the little things that make your day easier, and for many families in Calgary, pets are a big part of that.

We’re proud to complete home renovations in Calgary that feel considered, organized, and family-focused. If you’re planning a renovation and have pets at home, we’ll guide you through what to expect and how to prepare. No pressure, no sales pitch—just honest advice to help you plan with confidence.