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Posted by Alison Bishop, on
Hi my name is Alison and I have one important question. Do DIY projects actually save money?Thanks for the help, I appreciate it
Duncan McCaffray

Duncan McCaffray

Yes, you can save money, defo. Like Gareth says it all about your skill level and the tools you have or may need to buy. The problems you come across may be a real pain to overcome without experience. Then put a value on your time after work and at weekends, might take you up to 25 nights plus time buying tools you need and materials you forgot, looking up you tube to see how to do something from someone giving dubious advice, on occasion. You will also have a warranty on the workmanship if any issues happen to occur after the install at the tradesperson expense and time and the knowledge that it is installed correctly with no leaks and all the correct fittings, isolation points, electrics etc in the places they should be with the right materials being used and using the right trade for each discipline i.e spark for electrics..... Not saying not to DIY, but be careful.
Gareth Avery

Gareth Avery

Hi Alison Yes it can save you lots of money if you are good at it . Unfortunately some peoples expectations don't meet there skill level . Ending up costing more in the long run . And always get a professional in for working with electrics , water and gas jobs

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