DIY vs Professional Leak Repairs: What You Need to Know

When a problem occurs in the home there is always the temptation to tackle the problem yourself, especially if you are generally handy. However, there are always home repair situations where you should call in the professionals. In today’s blog we will be looking at the problem of household plumbing leaks and comparing do it yourself leak repairs to professional leak repairs and letting you know when you should contact a professional to perform the repairs for you.

Doing it yourself is always a tempting idea, it can save you money and you can perform the repairs when they are most convenient for you, whether that be immediately or at a future time of your choosing. But it is important that you don’t overestimate your own abilities, don’t just assume that you can figure out a home plumbing issue simply by looking at it, as it may not be as simple a fix as it appears. A good rule is that if you don’t know how to shut off your main water valve, you do not know enough to fix a leak and should call a professional.

Some plumbing fixes may require building permits from your city so if you don’t feel like you want or know how to apply for a building permit you should contact a professional. DIY repairs usually end up taking more time as you may not have the proper tools or parts to perform the repair available to you. Professional plumbers on the other hand will have access to all the tools and the parts that are necessary to deal with your leak.

You should also make sure that you are able to properly detect the leak, you can often figure out that a hidden leak is occurring by keeping a close eye on your home water usage and looking for any persistent changes. However, if you are concerned about leak detection, it is a better idea to contact a professional, they have the knowledge and experience to properly diagnose a leak as well as the proper tools to detect hidden leaks. Experienced professionals also know how to handle hidden household leaks with the minimal amount of demolition, saving both time and money.

We hope that we have provided you with a solid guide on when and why you should attempt do it yourself repairs on plumbing leaks and hope that you will contact us at 604 Fix Leak for all of your plumbing needs.

604FixLeak offers leak detection, plumbing repairs and restoration services in the Greater Vancouver area.

If you have any questions about this article or need some help with a leak in your home or office, call us today at (604) 349-5325.