Why you Shouldn’t DIY Your Home Remodel

Doing-it-yourself is all the rage right now, from home repairs to crafting, weddings to clothing. It can be tempting, looking at the plethora of tutorials and self-help guides out there and comparing quotes, to skip the professional contractor and just DIY your home remodeling project. We at Adroit Design Remodeling have one piece of advice for aspiring DIY remodelers – Don’t!

Here are four reasons why:

Remodeling can be dangerous

Remodeling your home can be dangerous work, especially if you’re planning to do any structural or electrical work. You risk injuring yourself or damaging your home if something goes wrong, and learning the complex skills needed for some remodeling projects can take a great deal of time. All the power tools, new equipment, heavy beams, and panels of drywall can put you and your family at risk of injury if you’re handling a project on your own. It’s best to find a qualified, skilled professional to do the job so you don’t risk getting hurt.

DIY-ing it can cost you more than hiring professionals!

If you aren’t sure of what you’re doing on a home remodel project, there are chances that you may make a costly mistake. Planning incorrectly or doing things in the wrong order can cost you hundreds, even thousands, in wasted materials that have to be re-bought. Additionally, each mistake made at least doubles the amount of time it will take your project to be completed. That’s twice the amount of time you could be spending in other areas of your life. By paying a contractor to do your remodel, you get a date when you can expect your work to be completed, as well as all the experience and training that your crew brings to the job.

Non-professional work means non-professional results

Home remodeling requires many skills, and learning each required skill for a project is not feasible. Complex tasks such as plumbing or hanging windows take time and practice. If it’s your first time ever attempting to miter a corner on a piece of trim or crown molding, you may make a mistake that causes the two pieces to not line up correctly. This can leave you with results that look less-than-professional and can, in the long run, impact the resale value of your home. You are better off hiring a professional who can, and has, produced professional results on multiple occasions.

Navigating a complicated permitting process

Knowing what portions of a remodeling project require permits can be difficult. And making sure your project is up to code means poring over lists of requirements that often vary in different jurisdictions. Hiring a contractor means you are getting someone who is used to obtaining the proper permits and ensuring that work is up to code. The contractor takes the time to check all the boxes with your local government agencies so you don’t have to. This saves you time, money, and energy running around to various offices.

Though it may be tempting to tackle that kitchen or living room remodel yourself, there are many reasons why you should hire a qualified, experienced contractor for your job. The reward is that you get to sit back and enjoy the process of your home’s transformation!