Why You Should Never DIY Your Plumbing Services

Plumbing never seems as dangerous an issue as dealing with electrics, which is why many people consider doing their own plumbing DIY.

After all, if the drain is draining a little slow, or the toilet is backing up, it can seem like a simple fix, just grab the plunger and get started!

But, unless you’re a trained professional, there are several good reasons why this is not a good idea:

Damage

Putting a plunger on a sink or toilet and moving it vigorously may solve the drainage issue. However, it can also cause damage to the pipes that you may not know about until much later on. This means you’ll have water leaking that can cost you a lot of money and damage your home.

Or worse, you may have sewerage leaking in your walls, which will result in an unpleasant smell and a health risk.

Because the drains are working better you may think the problem is solved, making the after effects much worse.

The Risk

A qualified professional will give you a guarantee that the work is completed properly and, any resulting issue, will be addressed by them. This will give you peace of mind.

It will also help to ensure your insurance remains in place. If a DIY plumbing repair goes wrong and causes a flood, or if a subsequent issue is because of your repair, it is possible that your insurance company will not pay out on the damage. This could potentially leave you thousands of dollars out of pocket, all because you didn’t get a plumber to do the job for you.

The Issue

But, more than this, a professional repair will identify the issue. For example, a persistent case of damp in a downstairs bathroom may be linked to a leaking faucet. If you fix this yourself you may miss the issue with your dewatering pump.

A plumber won’t just look at what appears to be wrong, they will identify the underlying cause and resolve the issue for you, ensuring that you don’t have a repeat issue or different side-effect in the future.

Time-Saving

A professional knows what they are doing and has the right tools available to do the job. This will reduce the amount of time that your plumbing is out of action and save you taking time off from work, which could potentially cost more than your plumber.

A good plumber will be able to identify the issue quickly, order the relevant parts, and have the repair finished in next to no time.

It may seem enticing to have a go yourself. But, in reality, you are potentially causing more damage and could give yourself a financial headache further down the line. Not to mention that, if you decide to sell your home, it’s possible that the buyers may be put off by the lack of professional plumbing maintenance.

Before you have a go yourself get a professional in to quote for you; you’ll be surprised at how reasonable the price is.