As long is there is proper ventilation for you, the kitty will be okay, too.

You will probably find, what with all the commotion going on, she will be hiding under a bed or in a closet, anyway.

I've been talking to the landlord. Looks like we're going to have an overhaul, too, and I'm trying to convince him to let me do everything but the carpet, because I'm afraid of what will happen with workers trooping in and out all day while I'm at work. I guess on the day of the carpet I'll board them at the vet's.