When to Hire a Professional

The repairs that your fix and flip requires are often small. If you’re

handy, you can save a lot of money by doing these repairs yourself.

Replacing, or fixing, a small issue can be fun, and it’s a great way to stay

within your allowed budget. 

However, there are some repairs that you should never try to handle

yourself. They’re just too complex and complicated. You may wonder when is it OK to DIY, and when should you call

an expert?

Here are a few projects that you should never try to tackle without expert

guidance.

Dangerous Cleanup

Many houses in disrepair require a lot of work clearing the clutter out. If you think you have mold or asbestos in the

property, call a professional immediately. Any sign of mold, asbestos

or lead in the ceiling or insulation, is extremely hazardous! 

Saving money is certainly not worth the risk that comes with dealing with such a hazardous cleanup. You could

also face legal consequences if you deal with the issue improperly. There’s no question about it, you definitely need

certified professionals to deal with hazardous messes like these.

Windows

This may seem like an easy repair, but replacing windows is a lot more

complicated than you might think. It involves a lot of precise measuring, and

one mistake could mess up the entire project. 

It normally requires special equipment to perfectly measure, remove, and

replace a window properly and securely. It’s a repair that will cause you unwanted hassle and stress, and

likely cost you more if you try to tackle it yourself.

Uneven windows aren’t something you want in your house. They’ll cause

structural problems, allow unwanted moisture into the home, and likely let in

insects. When dealing with a rehab project that is so precise, it’s better to

leave it to the professionals.

A window is heavy and difficult to maneuver, you run the risk of injury to

yourself if you don’t know how to properly handle it. Be safe, and smart,

and leave any window repairs to the pros.

Electrical Repairs

It’s really important to stay away from electrical work unless you’re a

professional. The risk to your safety far outweighs the benefit of saving some

money. There are over three hundred electrocutions in the United States each

year. 

For your own safety, you should cross electrical work off your list of DIY

repairs. Aside from probable injury, and possible death, doing electrical work yourself can result in severe

home damage. 

You could wind up doing more harm than good, and costing yourself a lot

more than you planned to save by not hiring a professional. Wiring systems

aren’t simple. Electrical problems that extend beyond changing a light bulb

are best left to the professionals.

Plumbing

While taking care of small clogs is something you can probably handle, anything more extensive requires a professional. There are simply too many things that can go wrong in a

complicated plumbing system.

Plumbing is one of those areas where even the smallest mistake can turn into

a big mess. You don’t want to tackle a project that big by yourself.

Without the proper training, you are likely to make a mistake, and while

some mistakes are easily fixed, when it comes to plumbing that’s not usually

the case. Plumbing mistakes can quickly lead to flooding, and then

you’re dealing with an even bigger messthan you started with. 

Save yourself the time, money, and energy of dealing with bigger problems

by having a professional handle all of the complicated plumbing problems in

your fix and flip house.

Don’t be afraid about a DIY project. Rehab on your own is an awesome

opportunity to save money and increaseyour overall profit. Maybe you’ll even

learn something while doing it!

Remember that there are definitely times where you should step back and hire a pro. Don’t try to tackle a project that’s far too big, and complicated, for someone who isn’t trained to deal with

it. 

Remember that there are definitely times where you should step back and hire a pro. Don’t try to tackle a project that’s far too big, and complicated, for someone who isn’t trained to deal with

it.