Five Costly Mistakes to Avoid When Undertaking Repair Projects

There are a few things you will want to stop the costs of repair projects from spiraling out of control. So, we’ve put together this guide to negotiating the complex world of home renovation and decor projects. There are some mistakes to avoid when planning renovations, and there’s some other mistakes to avoid during the repair project.

Forgetting Health and Safety Measures

The most common mistake made during home repair projects is when the homeowner hires a specialist and doesn’t provide health and safety measures.

If you undertake repairs and someone gets hurt, you can find yourself in serious trouble, according to Rosenfeld construction injury lawyers. So, make sure that you have all the relevant safety and health measures taken care of.  

• Our remodeling expert, explains that an element not to be neglected during a renovation are the light points and switches: for safety reasons any socket or fixed installation of lighting must be installed at least 1 meter away from all areas where water runs or get splashed.
• The expert points out that the plugs must be grounded to avoid shock.
• It also indicates that in the case of floors, it is recommended to choose matt or non-slip ceramics. Additionally, install 3M safety tapes and rubber mats in the shower to avoid accidents.
• For the shower it is preferable to choose shower cabins made with safe materials such as tempered glass or PVC bathroom partitions.

Forgetting Permission !

If you don’t get the proper permits and licenses put in place before you start, there is a high chance you will run into costly repairs down the line. Many local government bodies will simply tell you to tear something down again if you don’t have planning permission. You have been warned!

Mistakes to Avoid : Not Setting A Budget

You need, need, need a budget, regardless of the size of the project. If you don’t set a budget, you can end up spending four hundred dollars to replace a doorknob. It happens, believe us. Don’t fall victim to the no-budget-It’s-only-a-small-job frame of mind. It may end up costing you a small fortune to complete the simplest of tasks.

Using Any Old Tool

If you choose to go the DIY route and use tools, remember that power tool type jobs are far more complex than paint or wallpapering. If you are using a hammer there is the potential for damage. If you are using anything electrified, there is the potential for damage to yourself, as well as your property.

We keep banging on about safety, but this is no joke. If you start a job with a tool you don’t know how to use, you may well get hurt. Call in a professional and admit when you are defeated. Do NOT go and watch a ‘How-To’ video and try it yourself without the proper tools or knowledge !

Mistakes to Avoid : Doing it All Yourself

If you can, do as much of the renovations on your own as you are able. If it comes to problems that you need a specialist for, hire the specialist. The number one way you get injured and end up in the Emergency Room is by not knowing what you are doing. If you feel you are in over your head stop, put down the nail gun, and call in the joiner. It’s easier than a long spell in hospital.