Giving builders open access to your house

[Mummyshark2018]

Hi everyone,
I just want to know if I am being unrealistic as my dh thinks I am. Builders have started excavating out the back for our extension. My dh starts work at lunchtime and had been allowing them in to use the toilet, and making them tea etc this morning. I specifically told him not to give them a key. I work from home a few days a week (not today) and have confidential client files (hidden away- but the unit could easily be broken open if somebody wanted to) and work laptop and do not not feel comfortable with anyone having open access to our home. Also we have a dog who is staying with friends this week but who will be Hank next week and will go nuts if he heard people walking around upstairs.
What is the standard practice here? They don't need to be in the house as majority of work is taking place outside. TIA

I gave my builders access to the kitchen (they were building onto it) and keys though through foundation stage they only used it for drinks, they brought their own portaloo. Once knock through happened they obviously were inside the house. Ddog loved the builders and scrounged their packed lunches etc and missed them when they finished

Just check on your house insurance if you’re letting them come and go. I informed mine and they made a note about the change in who had access to the house etc. Not sure if this is mandatory or not, but thought I’d flag it while we were on the subject.

Look up CDM online - it's your responsibility to provide a loo and hand washing facilities for people working in your home .

Thanks @Asgoodasarest I hadn't thought of that.