How to Protect Your Westport Home During Renovations

Home renovations bring new contractors, subcontractors, and workers into your house—and with that comes new risks. A recent break-in on Beachside Avenue in Westport is a reminder that criminals often take advantage of construction projects and increased foot traffic around the home.

Whether you hire a general contractor or manage the trades yourself, here’s how to keep your home safe during a renovation:

🔐 1. Use Trusted Referrals

Work with licensed contractors who come recommended by people you know in the Westport area. Warm referrals reduce the risk of unknown workers entering your home.

🧾 2. Ask Security-Focused Questions

You have every right to know who is entering your home. Ask:
✔ Are you or your company doing the work?
✔ Do you use subcontractors? Who are they?
✔ Do you run background checks on all workers?

📄 3. Request Insurance & Licensing

Even if a permit isn’t required, insist on:
🔹 Proof of insurance
🔹 Being listed as an additional insured
🔹 Valid CT licensing

🚪 4. Protect Your Alarm & Access

Never give out your personal alarm code. If needed, provide a temporary or contractor-specific code and delete it after the job. With interactive alarm apps like Total Connect or Alarm.com, you can arm/disarm remotely without sharing any codes.

🔑 5. Avoid Handing Out Keys

Unless you plan on replacing your locks afterward, avoid distributing physical keys. Whenever possible, use smart locks or supervised access.

🎥 6. Install Cameras to Monitor Job Sites

Security cameras deter crime and help verify who was on your property. If you spot a worker you don’t recognize, demand clarification from your contractor. American Total Protection offers budget-friendly options for Westport homeowners.

🚨 Don’t Make Your Home an Easy Target

Break-ins are often crimes of opportunity. By adding layers of security, you make your home a far less appealing target.

Protect What Matters Most with American Total Protection

At American Total Protection, we proudly serve Fairfield, Westport, and all of Fairfield County, Connecticut. Our expert team provides free security consultations to assess your home’s vulnerabilities and recommend effective solutions — from smart alarms to camera systems and lighting.

Already have an alarm or camera system? We can service and monitor most existing systems with fair, transparent pricing. Contact ATP Alarms today to schedule your free consultation and take the next step toward safer living.

📍 Serving Westport & Fairfield County
🔒 Security Alarms • Smart Locks • Cameras • 24/7 Monitoring

📞 Call (844) 287-2576 or visit www.ATPalarms.com to learn more.

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