Home improvement often feels never-ending<\/a>. There\u2019s always a job to do: the bathroom needs re-tiling, the living room\u2019s desperate for another coat of paint, and those blocked gutters are causing problems. <\/span><\/p>\n For many of these jobs, DIY is the answer to get it done quickly and cost-effectively. However, larger, more complex home improvement projects aren\u2019t so simple. They take time, require skill and experience, and can even be dangerous. Before diving right in and doing it yourself, let\u2019s look at the advantages of calling in a professional. <\/span><\/p>\n When it comes to bigger, more complicated projects, chances are you may be able to complete it yourself. But it\u2019s likely to take twice as long as a professional – perhaps even longer. <\/span><\/p>\n Projects like this often take more time than expected because of problems you encounter along the way. With a lack of experience, it\u2019s easy to make mistakes and you have to waste time fixing them. <\/span><\/p>\n This can cause a great deal of stress for you and your family. A professional contractor will have experience dealing with similar jobs and give expert estimates about how long a job will really take. <\/span><\/p>\n There is a myth going around that it\u2019s cheaper for homeowners to take on home improvement projects themselves. This may be true for smaller projects. But jobs that require skill and experience are generally more cost-effective when using a professional. <\/span><\/p>\n As costly mistakes are expensive to fix, lack of skill and knowledge can really bring up the costs of a project. This is particularly true for complex jobs such as boiler problems and plumbing and heating systems. In the worst-case scenario, failing to do a good job could even hurt the value of your home. <\/span><\/p>\n Professional contractors also have the added benefit of access to discounted high-quality materials and tools from industry contractors and wholesalers.<\/span><\/p>\n Clearly, the choice between DIY and hiring a professional is much more than money alone. Contractors can also offer a greater degree of safety, professionalism, quality, and efficiency. When you weigh up these benefits, it\u2019s no wonder so many homeowners choose professional-quality work.<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019re interested in carrying out home improvements like a new boiler or underfloor heating, GOS Heating may be able to help. If you have any queries, <\/span><\/i>get in touch<\/span><\/i><\/a> with us or give us a call on 01772 734 966.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Home improvements: use a professional or go DIY? Home improvement often feels never-ending. There\u2019s always a job to do: the bathroom needs re-tiling, the living room\u2019s desperate for another coat of paint, and those blocked gutters are causing problems. For many of these jobs, DIY is the answer to get it done quickly and cost-effectively….<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2227,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2379],"tags":[1989,1987,1988],"yoast_head":"\nDo you have the time?<\/b><\/h3>\n
Can you do it as efficiently as a professional? <\/b><\/h3>\n