Murphy’s Law says it best: if anything can go wrong, it will. And this holds true for major Do It Yourself projects in our homes. Before you make the decision to tackle that kitchen or bathroom remodel project yourself, consider these potential pitfalls and our list of reasons why hiring a professional is the better way to go.
Here are a few of the things that can go wrong:
Faulty installation of pipes or other “below the surface” work that could lead to a much more expensive task a few months down the line, such as needing to tear down the entire wall to get to a leaking pipe that may have been put in incorrectly. By hiring a professional for your kitchen and bath remodeling to begin with, you can avoid a lot of heartache.
Inexperience with heavy machinery that could lead to serious injury or worse is a huge risk. Things like the use of a wet circular-saw or toxic materials that if not handled properly could be harmful – can cause long term health problems or even disability.
Incomplete projects due to lack of knowledge of the technical aspects of a job can cause lots of aggravation. Very often in the midst of installing a complex system in a kitchen such as a dishwasher or an island exhaust unit, a less experienced person can get stuck. Unless a professional is hired to finish the job, the kitchen can sit there in disarray for months.
Hidden costs can occur, which would have been unknown to the Do It Your selfer. Someone who has not done a lot of remodeling jobs might not be able to anticipate the amount of material or supplies needed to complete the project. Hidden costs are almost inevitable with DIY project because often the project needs unfold as time goes on.
Inaccuracies can ruin the entire area of your home if you are not careful. One tiny mistaken measurement when you are cutting a new kitchen or bathroom counter, for instance, can throw the whole project off and result in wasted materials and time and causing lots of frustration.
Here is why hiring a professional for your project is a much better way to go:
Trained experts who specialize in remodeling have seen everything under the sun and know how to handle potential pitfalls before they happen. When the materials they are using are the best available and the techniques used to install them are up-to-date, you can’t go wrong. Most DIY projects gone wrong results in hiring professionals anyway, why not start your project with them?
A company with a good track record and years of experience also has its own equipment. They will load their heavy machinery into their vehicles, expertly use them on-site keeping all safety measures in mind and before you know it, you won’t even be able to tell any major equipment was in your home.
The time and energy saved by using an expert for your kitchen and bath remodeling automatically makes it worth not doing the project your self. Experts know exactly what they are doing; they have done the same types of projects over and over again and have lots of experience dealing with all sorts of situations during the project duration, giving them an edge over DIY enthusiasts.