DIY or pay someone to do it?

[semiproinvestorTim1]

Hey all,

I had this debate with my mate down the pub yesterday: If you need to do some work on a property do you think it's better to just DIY and save money or to get a professional in to do the job, giving you guarantees that it willbe done properly, and a recourse if it goes wrong as well as saving you time in many ways? (guess which side I was arguing for)

Let me know what you all think?

Tim

[caerhays]

If you've got both the skill and the time then DIY.
Don't do any electrical work other than replacing a bulb 'cos if it goes wrong; a) it could cost you an arm and a leg to put it right; b) you might injure a tennant with all that implies and  c) if your property sets on fire your insurers won't pay out !.

[propertyfag]

I agree with what Caerhays said.

I wouldn't attempt ANY Electrical work unless you're qualified. Moreover, you're not legally allowed to do any work on gas appliances unless you're on the Gas Safe Register.

For all other DIY, it depends on what level of skill is required.

But it's important to remember that a bodge-job may seem quick and easy, but they can easily cost you a lot more to repair. Only attempt a job if you're positive it will be nothing short of high quality.