You CAN DIY
- Painting (interior and exterior)
- Basic landscaping
- Installing flat-pack furniture
- Hanging pictures and shelves
- Basic gardening and pruning
- Cleaning gutters
- Changing tap washers (some states)
- Installing curtains and blinds
- Minor tiling repairs
- Timber deck maintenance
MUST Use Licensed Professional
- Electrical: Any electrical work
- Plumbing: All plumbing beyond washers
- Gas: Any gas work
- Air conditioning: Refrigerant handling
- Structural: Load-bearing changes
- Waterproofing: Wet area membranes
- Asbestos: Removal over 10m²
Consider a Professional For
- Large tiling jobs
- Rendering
- Roofing
- Major landscaping
- Concreting
- Tree removal
- High or difficult access work
Questions to Ask Yourself
- Is it legally required to be done by a tradesperson?
- Do I have the skills and tools?
- What's the safety risk?
- What's the cost of getting it wrong?
- Will DIY affect insurance or resale?
Hidden Costs of DIY
- Tool purchases
- Material waste (inexperience)
- Time investment
- Potential for costly mistakes
- No warranty on workmanship