Pre-Renovation Prep Checklist

Application submitted with scope of work

Managing committee approval letter

Date range of work stated

Security deposit paid (if required)

No demolition of RCC walls without structural engineer sign-off

Architect's plan approved by society engineer if required

No additions to facade without permission

Permitted hours confirmed (usually 9 AM – 6 PM)

Silence zones around exam / festival periods

No Sunday / holiday work (in most societies)

Worker ID / police verification if required

Service lift usage rules

Visitor pass / gate entry process

Daily debris removal rule

No accumulation in common areas

Dumping location and fees

Security deposit to cover damage

Lift / common area damage clause

Fines for rule violation

Flats adjacent (left / right / above / below)

Written / WhatsApp intimation with dates

Contact number shared for concerns

Nature of work (plumbing / structural / painting)

Noise-intensive phases identified

Wet work days flagged

Adjacent flats with pets / elderly informed separately

Options to reduce impact discussed

Drilling on common walls intimated

Window timings agreed (morning preferred)

Society committee copy on intimation

Logs kept of any complaint received

Source identified (tap / temporary line)

Water bill reading recorded before work

Metered vs unmetered charges clarified

Worker power from dedicated circuit

ELCB on site

No tapping from neighbour

Meter reading recorded before work

Identified location for workers

Agreement with society

Hygiene maintained

Bins for dry / wet / construction debris

No mixing with society bins

Vendor booked for C&D removal

Gas meter location protected

Wi-Fi router moved to safe zone

ISP informed if service expected to be interrupted

Every line item priced

Brands and specifications locked

No 'as agreed verbally' items

Tied to completion percentage

No large advance (< 20%)

Retention 5-10% until final snag clearance

Start and end dates signed

Daily / weekly penalty for delay

Force majeure clause

Variation order process written

Price changes only with signed variation

No verbal extras

Workmanship warranty minimum 1 year

Waterproofing 5 years

Material warranties pass-through from brand

Bank transfer with invoice

GST invoice for input tax credit

No large cash payments

Exit terms if contractor defaults

Material and tool ownership clause

Partial payment settlement formula

Corrugated boards / tarpaulin on existing flooring

Extra protection at door thresholds

No direct trolley movement on tiles

Items moved to one locked room

Covered with plastic sheet

Inventory list made

Valuables off-site

Unrelated fixtures covered

Taps protected

Appliances disconnected and stored

TV, PC, speakers packed and stored off-site if possible

Curtains / rugs removed

Books / art stored

Plants moved to balcony or neighbour

Pets relocated or kept in one sealed room

Boarding booked for noise-intensive phases

Non-work doors taped and kept shut

Switchboards covered

Door hinges greased before work to ease shut-close

C&D waste vendor engaged (licensed)

Pickup schedule set

Cost per trip / tonne agreed

Designated area within flat or society

No blocking of common pathways

Protected from rain (tarpaulin)

Heavy / bulk material in off-peak hours

Coordinated with society security

No flat / lift blocking

Plastic sheeting at doorway

Wet sweeping (not dry)

Air quality managed for asthma / senior neighbours

Asbestos identified (old buildings) — special disposal

Lead paint check in pre-2000 homes

Chemical containers stored safely

Full move out for full home renovation

Partial / room-by-room if staying

Short-term rental / hotel budgeted

Location and duration set

Essential items packed (medicines, documents, clothes)

Address update for deliveries

Medicines, passport, work documents

Chargers, laptops

Change of clothes

Kitchen access planning

Tiffin service / eating out budget

Gas cylinder refill before start

School pickup / drop adjusted

Study space maintained

Noise impact on study hours planned

Helmets at demolition stage

Goggles / masks for cutting / grinding

Gloves for handling sharp materials

Contractor responsibility in writing

Kit accessible on site

Nearest hospital identified

Accident insurance for workers (contractor responsibility)

Extinguisher on site during hot work (welding / torch)

No smoking zones

Flammable materials stored separately

Licensed electrician for any alterations

No exposed wiring

ELCB at power take-off

Temporary lighting IP rated

Locked doors to work area

No access during active work

Communication with workers on timing

Scaffolding safe for passers-by below

Falling-object protection

Warning signage

By contractor — what happens this week

Milestones marked

Any slippage flagged on Monday

You or your representative visits fixed days

Record of each visit

Sign-off after each milestone

Workers on site

Material received

Work completed

Issues raised

Calendar of 'decide by' dates for materials, colours, hardware

No decisions held as blockers

Group with you, contractor, designer

Photo updates daily

Written record of instructions

Insurer informed of renovation

Cover during work period confirmed

Renovation exclusions reviewed

Workmen compensation valid

Third-party liability cover

Copy of policy on record

Every room photographed

Existing damage / condition dated

Shared to all stakeholders

Title, sale deed, society papers off-site

Digital scans cloud-backed

Vendor GSTIN verified

Input tax credit eligibility clarified

Bills / invoices filed weekly