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Five Home Maintenance Jobs That You Shouldn’t DIY

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There are some home maintenance jobs that you’ll likely be able to do with your eyes closed. However, when it comes to some home maintenance jobs, doing them could result in some hefty household bills that spiral you into unnecessary debt.

Home maintenance is a standard in most homes to do on a regular basis. However, if you’re looking to ensure you don’t do more damage than good, here are five home maintenance jobs that you shouldn’t DIY.

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Fixing roofing

    First and foremost, never get on the roof of your property. Unless you’re in a career where getting on a roof is your day job, it’s worth keeping both feet planted firmly on the ground.

    When it comes to getting your roof fixed, there’s nothing wrong with you inspecting the internal areas of your loft space or taking a pair of binoculars and checking out your roof from a distance. However, this is as far as you should go. 

    Any problems with your roof will need a professional to take a closer look. They’ll also be able to provide the proper equipment to navigate the roof safely and without danger to themselves or others.

    Electrical issues

      Electrical issues are an obvious DIY you should avoid doing. It’s not something you want to be messing with and if you’re taught anything from when you’re a child that should be adhered to religiously, it’s not to mess with faulty electrics – or any electrics for that matter.

      By messing with electrics, you don’t know what you’re touching, which means you’re going to end up potentially electrocuting yourself. That won’t be a nice feeling. Instead, consider hiring a commercial electrical contractor to come inspect any issue in the home.

      Complex plumbing problems

        Unblocking a toilet might be something you’ve done a few times. Whether it’s via a plunger or using the method of soapy hot water that often works. However, if the plumbing problems are too complex, then you’ll want to get professional plumbers in.

        These are the types of jobs where piping is fully blocked or falling apart. Don’t try and fix it yourself.

        Knocking down internal walls

          When it comes to internal walls, you might not have a full knowledge of what walls are support walls and which ones will be safe enough to knock through.

          Unless you have knowledge like a builder would, then you should be giving this job to a builder who will be able to knock through a wall successfully without bringing down the whole house.

          Fixing a gas leak

            Finally, gas leaks are nothing to be toyed with. There’s a reason why you’re smelling gas and if you’ve not smelt it before, then it’s best to vacate the home and to safety until the problem is fixed. Don’t go poking around the areas where you smell gas. It’s not worth the risk to your health, your loved ones or your home in general.

            Home maintenance is always good to do yourself but these few jobs should be undertaken by the professionals, so make sure you get them done by the pros this year if you need them.

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            1. sara says

              October 1, 2024 at 11:48 pm

              While DIY projects can be fun and cost-effective, there are definitely some home maintenance tasks better left to professionals. Safety and proper execution are key, and this article highlights the jobs where expertise really matters.

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