Not every client can move out during a renovation, and planning the work so the home stays habitable while it is carried out requires a different approach from a job with the flat empty.
Renovation in phases or by zones
Dividing the project into phases affecting one area of the home at a time (first bathroom, then kitchen, then the rest) lets the client keep using the rest of the house normally during each phase, though it lengthens the total timescale compared with working on everything at once.
Temporary service areas
In kitchen renovations with the home occupied, it's usual to set up a minimal temporary kitchen (portable electric hob, small fridge, improvised sink) so the client can cook the basics during the weeks of work, a detail worth agreeing before starting.
Hours and communication with the client
Agreeing working hours that respect the client's rest and routines, and keeping clear communication about daily progress, greatly reduces the friction of living with an active site. Explaining in advance which days will be noisier or dustier helps the client organise themselves.
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