When to Hire a Professional
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The repairs that your fix and flip requires are often small. If you’re
handy, you can save a lot of money by doing these repairs yourself.
Replacing, or fixing, a small issue can be fun, and it’s a great way to stay
within your allowed budget.
However, there are some repairs that you should never try to handle
yourself. They’re just too complex and complicated. You may wonder when is it OK to DIY, and when should you call
an expert?
Many houses in disrepair require a lot of work clearing the clutter out. If you think you have mold or asbestos in the
property, call a professional immediately. Any sign of mold, asbestos
or lead in the ceiling or insulation, is extremely hazardous!
Saving money is certainly not worth the risk that comes with dealing with such a hazardous cleanup. You could
also face legal consequences if you deal with the issue improperly. There’s no question about it, you definitely need
certified professionals to deal with hazardous messes like these.
This may seem like an easy repair, but replacing windows is a lot more
complicated than you might think. It involves a lot of precise measuring, and
one mistake could mess up the entire project.
It normally requires special equipment to perfectly measure, remove, and
replace a window properly and securely. It’s a repair that will cause you unwanted hassle and stress, and
likely cost you more if you try to tackle it yourself.
Uneven windows aren’t something you want in your house. They’ll cause
structural problems, allow unwanted moisture into the home, and likely let in
insects. When dealing with a rehab project that is so precise, it’s better to
leave it to the professionals.
A window is heavy and difficult to maneuver, you run the risk of injury to
yourself if you don’t know how to properly handle it. Be safe, and smart,
and leave any window repairs to the pros.
It’s really important to stay away from electrical work unless you’re a
professional. The risk to your safety far outweighs the benefit of saving some
money. There are over three hundred electrocutions in the United States each
year.
For your own safety, you should cross electrical work off your list of DIY
repairs. Aside from probable injury, and possible death, doing electrical work yourself can result in severe
home damage.
You could wind up doing more harm than good, and costing yourself a lot
more than you planned to save by not hiring a professional. Wiring systems
aren’t simple. Electrical problems that extend beyond changing a light bulb
are best left to the professionals.
While taking care of small clogs is something you can probably handle, anything more extensive requires a professional. There are simply too many things that can go wrong in a
complicated plumbing system.
Plumbing is one of those areas where even the smallest mistake can turn into
a big mess. You don’t want to tackle a project that big by yourself.
Without the proper training, you are likely to make a mistake, and while
some mistakes are easily fixed, when it comes to plumbing that’s not usually
the case. Plumbing mistakes can quickly lead to flooding, and then
you’re dealing with an even bigger messthan you started with.
Save yourself the time, money, and energy of dealing with bigger problems
by having a professional handle all of the complicated plumbing problems in
your fix and flip house.
Don’t be afraid about a DIY project. Rehab on your own is an awesome
opportunity to save money and increaseyour overall profit. Maybe you’ll even
learn something while doing it!
Remember that there are definitely times where you should step back and hire a pro. Don’t try to tackle a project that’s far too big, and complicated, for someone who isn’t trained to deal with
it.