It can be a great feeling when you complete a piece of DIY and can see your finished project in the home. However, there are some tasks that you should definitely leave to the professionals. Whether it is for aesthetic purposes or an essential repair, some things are dangerous and need expert supervision. Home repairs can vary in levels of difficulty and danger. You should always consult a professional before making any changes in and around the home.

Read on and find out why you should avoid carrying out these tasks by yourself.

Tiling

Tiling is not that dangerous. However, it can look really bad if done by an amateur. It might be okay for an experienced DIY novice to finish the kitchen splashback, but tiling a bathroom isn’t wise. Any flaws or imperfections in bathroom tiles can let damp through the gaps and cause significant structural damage. It will look better done professionally anyway!

Roofing

You might be tempted to head up and fix the roof yourself, but this is an incredibly dangerous task. Especially if you’re up there and don’t really know what you’re doing. Roofers have the experience and the tools to fix your roof to the best standard. DIY roof jobs can often end up in leakages in your home and nobody wants that.

Electrical Work

Faulty electricity can cause more than 400 deaths each and every year. This should be reason enough for you to put down the wire cutters and called a qualified electrician. Changing a bulb or fuse in a plug is probably fine. Do not attempt any rewiring. Electricity is one of the most dangerous things you can try to fix around the house.

Asbestos Removal

Asbestos is well known for being extremely poisonous and dangerous to work with. It is not commonly found in domestic buildings nowadays, but more often in older commercial properties. Sometimes though, homeowners may find asbestos. Do not attempt to remove it, it can be very damaging to your health. Instead contact a professional immediately who can remove the asbestos in a safe and controlled way.

Repair Gas Appliances

Repairing gas appliances is another big no-no. The gas that is used in these appliances is very toxic and can cause damage to your health. It will take a registered professional to make sure these appliances are working correctly and are not emitting any of the potentially toxic gases. This goes for gas cookers and gas heating as well, which should both be repaired with utmost care.