Many homeowners have the skills, tools, and experience to undertake certain home improvement projects. However, some projects are best left to the professionals. Let’s figure out if your next project should be on your DIY list or if you should call in a professional to handle it.
What Makes a Project Too Much for DIY?
Here are four questions to ask yourself about any home improvement project.
- Do you have the skill to handle the job?
- Can you finish the project in a reasonable amount of time?
- When you factor in the value of the time you are going to spend on the project, would a professional be able to do it for less cost?
- Will your finished project have a professional look?
You don’t want to tackle a project and find it is too much for you. The need to redo the entire project will only make things more costly in the end.
Leave These Projects To the Professionals
There are some home improvement projects that should always be left to the professionals. Here is a list of 10 such projects:
- Structural changes – The hidden parts of your home keep it upright and sturdy. If you need to move a beam or cut out joists, you need the help of a building professional.
- Electrical – Adding a new circuit? Need to rewire your home? These are projects you should call in an electrician to handle. A poor wiring job is a major safety hazard.
- Roofing – The roof protects your home from the elements. If you cannot remove the existing roof, make repairs and get the new roof on in two days or less, let the professionals handle it.
- Plumbing – Need to plumb a custom bathroom? Want to move the plumbing fixtures as part of a kitchen remodel or bathroom renovation? Professional installation is the key to getting the job done right.
- Carpentry – Trying to do a major carpentry job an hour at a time is inefficient. It will almost always take much longer than if a professional handles it from start to finish.
- Masonry – Many masonry projects require a strong underlying structure. It can take years to master this skill. Save yourself frustrations, and let the pros handle it.
- Wallpaper – If there is any project where a bad seam or corner will stand out, it is with wallpaper. Let the professionals deal with aligning seams and tucking corners.
- Tile – Tiles are made from different materials, and each requires different installation methods. Professionals know these details and can do the job faster.
- Painting – Preparation is critical for getting a good paint job. You need to make repairs, fill cracks, prime the walls and caulk around windows and doors. Painters have the tools and experience to get a professional finish.
Final Thoughts
With the right contractor you can achieve many of the features in a custom home, even if you are only remodeling. If you want a professional to handle your next home remodeling project, contact Alair Homes Phoenix today. We are the premier custom home builders in the Phoenix area as well as the top remodeling company locals trust.