Construction on Lot While Hosting

[Rohan133]

Hello Superhosts!

I’m planning on building a back house on the same lot where my Airbnb is currently being rented out. Does anyone see a way that I can continue renting out the front house during construction? Obviously, I would include this disclaimer in my listing, but wondering if anyone else has experienced this challenge and how they’ve navigated it. I am assuming I would have to adjust the nightly rate too? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. 

[Patricia2526]

Hi @Rohan133  

Yes, as long as it’s clearly disclosed in your listing. For example, you can write something like: “Please note that construction noise may be heard from a nearby site between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.” It’s also a good idea to remind guests about this during their inquiry or at check-in, so they’re fully aware and can manage expectations before their stay. 

I slightly adjusted the nightly rate since the construction in our building has been extended.

[Helen3 · Accepted solution]

You could try by 

1. limiting build days and times 

2. Discounting rate

3. Writing up front in the main listing and house rules about noise

4. When guests inquire/book ask them to confirm they are aware of noise issues 

really depends on your target market if those working away from home not likely to be an issue . Leisure guests are more likely to be concerned.

you also need to think about dust/air quality as well as noise . 

I had someone build a house in a garden backing onto mine and it was horrendous it took over two years (kept starting and stopping) not just building noise but blaring music and operating outside of permitted hours at weekends and evenings.