Professional vs DIY External Home Repairs: Whist is best?

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When things need patching up or fixing at home it can sometimes be tough deciding whether you should tackle the job yourself or call in some help for professional home repairs. Well, here are a few things to consider when weighing up which tasks are DIY home repairs and when you should just kick back, relax and leave it to the pro’s! 

Often the first thoughts that spring to mind when things need preparing at home is that you can save a whole heap of money if you just Do It Yourself. Our creative side creeps out and thinks this will be fun! And the logical, mathematical part of our brain starts calculating the hundreds, if not thousands of pounds we could save if we just did the job ourselves. Whilst these are two great reasons to tackle the task in hand yourself, always weigh up your ability to finish the job correctly and accurately. Most handymen dread the thought of having to come and patch up a bodge D.I.Y job. You could end up spending what you’d originally have paid out for a professional to carry out the job in the first place, as well as your own D.I.Y equipment costs on top!  

Safety

Firstly, we suggest that you always weigh up the how safe each job is too. External home repairs often include skilled work being completed at great heights and/or with dangerous tools and equipment. Have you done this before? Do you feel confident? These are always great questions to ask yourself before you chose to DIY. 

Decorating

Painting and decorating the exterior of your home carries little risk of damage, so if you’ve got a steady hand, why not give this a go yourself rather than calling in a professional! Wooden windows, panels and doors often need refreshing and you could save some pennies if you have the enthusiasm and patience to get stuck in. 

However, if the project feels like it has the risk of taking a turn (say, drilling a hole through a water pipe for example), we suggest leaving it to a licensed pro. If the task is electrical, involves plumbing or demolition- call in help. The last thing you want is for the house to come crashing down or worse, you hurt yourself in the process. 

Time

The final thing you should consider before making a decision on DIY vs Pro, is time. How much is your time worth? Yes, you could save money doing the job yourself but no doubt this will take longer than a speedy, experienced professional. And just think, you could be sat back with a cup of tea whilst someone else does the job for you!  

If you decide on a professional to help get your home repairs done, we at ProClean are here to help.

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