Reasons Why Hiring a Professional is the Right Choice for that Home Renovation Project
When it comes to solving plumbing issues in your home, it’s natural to want to save money. After all, plumbers are considered to be among the highest paid “blue collar” workers, and plumbing companies have long had a reputation (justified or not) for charging big bucks for the work they do.
So, it’s hardly surprising that many people will want to try to cut corners (and costs) by embarking on “Do It Yourself” plumbing projects. It should also come as no surprise that many people only end up succeeding in making the problem worse, and spending even more money in the long run. Here’s a handy list of reasons why you shouldn’t consider the D.I.Y. approach when it comes to plumbing.
Safety
Do you really know what you’re doing? Are you an experienced plumber with all of the necessary certifications that grant you the ability to even go about attempting this job? And do you know how to properly shut off the water before you begin tinkering with the various valves and pipes?
If you don’t even know the names of the various doodads and widgets that you’re adjusting and unscrewing, chances are you also don’t know all of the proper safety precautions that need to be taken before you start the job. Why don’t you do yourself, your neighbors, and your landlord a big favor and leave it all to a professional?
Warranty
Here’s something else to think about: A D.I.Y. job doesn’t exactly come with a warranty? If you screw the job up royally, who’s going to pay for the damage? You can’t exactly send a big bill to your landlord or your insurance company when you’re the one who caused the huge mess in the first place.
Calling in a plumbing expert and giving the job to them means that the work they do will be properly warrantied. All plumbers have to carry insurance in order to be allowed to do their job in the first place. This means that the client they do the job for is fully protected from the consequences of any disaster that may ensue. You certainly can’t expect this protection when you attempt to do a plumbing job on your own.
Saving Money In The Long Run
Yes, you may save a few bucks in the short term with a D.I.Y. fix. That’s if you don’t mess it up and worsen the issue. But, in the end, if you want a permanent fix that you can feel safe about, it’s best to bite the bullet and hire a professional plumber. You don’t want to spend the next few years doing little “patch up” jobs that will cost you more in the long run. For peace of mind, and a bill that’s truly final, call a plumber!