This is essential to product the fabric and structure of your home. With all those people and all that electrical equipment, the potential for disaster is pretty large. Insurance should be arranged by the production company to cover any damage and is likely to be for anything upwards of a million pounds. This legal document will state when occupation is required and that you agree to have your property depicted on T.V. or film in the manner desired by the film crew. The contract may, at the discretion of either party, have numerous other clauses inserted.
Some people find it better to be away whilst filming takes place.
Others would rather keep a watchful eye over their property. Either way, you normal pattern of life is likely to be severely interrupted whilst filming takes place. The level of disturbance varies according to the size of the crew and the type of production, from very little, right through to complete removal of all the furniture, running of cables, dozens of lorries blocking the roads and a large number of crew around and about. Obviously, you are going to get paid for the inconvenience caused by the disturbance. Obviously, negotiation plays a large part in setting the price, but these prices are a fair guideline.