Professional Plumbing Vs DIY – which is better?

There are plenty of home DIY projects that not only help you to become more knowledgeable and creative, but also can give you a feeling of pride and satisfaction knowing that you did it yourself. Planting a garden, fixing cupboards, and re-styling your bathroom or bedroom are all great examples of this. But what should you do in the event that you’ve got a plumbing issue? Some repairs are quite simple and straightforward, but many are complex and expose you to the risk of creating further damage.

Cost

If you need to hire a plumber to investigate and repair your plumbing, you may be worried about the cost and choose to try it yourself. This could be a big mistake.

Consider a leaky sink. If you’ve determined the source of the leak and repair it yourself, do you have the right replacement parts? Can you seal the leak properly? If you didn’t do it properly, the leak could be exacerbated and require more costly repairs, not to mention the mould and damage that water can create if left unchecked.

Time

Time really is money, so ask yourself before attempting repairs yourself if it’s really worth your time which could be used more productively doing other things. Plumbing problems can be a real headache and finding the time to analyse the problem, pick up tools and equipment from a hardware store, and performing the repairs with little professional knowledge of the intricacies of household plumbing is time intensive.

Hiring a professional plumbing service such as Murphys Plumbing in Melbourne is as simple as giving us a ring and letting us know what we need to look at. Our qualified plumbing experts have the tools, expertise, and experience required to have your plumbing issue resolved quickly and efficiently.

Expertise

While some problems can be fixed without much expertise and minimal equipment, such as a clogged toilet, many appear to be simple yet require the experience that only a qualified plumber can provide to identify and repair. Long-term water damage can become much more than simply a plumbing issue, as leaky plumbing can enter walls and insulation, which can in turn compromise structural integrity, lead to respiratory problems from mould and bacterial growth, and leave a particularly foul odour in your home.

The only way to adequately assess the nature of more serious plumbing problems is with the help of a plumber. With the help of technology such as CCTV sewer inspections, plumbers can see further than the naked eye and determine the right solutions for your home’s plumbing issues.

Safety

Many DIY problems are very safe to do on your own, even if you have little knowledge beforehand regarding safety. Unclogging a shower drain or toilet may require the use of chemical products and a little bit of elbow grease, but many household repairs involving plumbing can potentially expose you to safety risks.

Professional plumbers understand the safety concerns and take necessary precautions, including as appropriate: use of personal protective equipment, understanding of the right techniques to complete the task, and having the right equipment on hand. For all of these reasons, it’s not worth exposing yourself to danger when you can hire a plumber that will get the job done safely for you.

Murphys Plumbing

If you’re in greater Melbourne and in need of a plumber, look no further than Murphys Plumbing. We have qualified plumbers ready to solve your plumbing issues safely, effectively, efficiently, and for a reasonable cost that can save you from future problems down the road.