DIY vs Hiring a Professional

Bathroom Renovations Toronto

There are some bathroom renovations that are really simple, like painting or hanging something up, but there are also some that you really should hire a professional to complete just because it is their area of expertise and they really know what they’re doing. There are pros and cons to both, and really it is up to you to decide what is right but you should keep in mind that if you are completing a large bathroom renovation it is usually best to hire someone even if you do want to tackle it yourself.

Reasons to Call in the Professionals

Time

If you have a deadline you want to meet for whatever reason professionals will better be able to meet this than doing it yourself. Professionals have probably encountered every kind of renovation surprise you could think of, and even some you have not thought of, so they will be able to handle the renovation. If you are trying to tackle it yourself and you run into an issue it could cause a serious delay in your timeline until you can figure it out and fix it. Professionals will quickly be able to figure it out, and fix it as needed.

Quality

Well, let’s be honest: the professionals are professionals for a reason. It is almost like cooking: sure you can make something but if a chef is coming in to make it theirs will almost always taste better. Professionals will deliver a quality renovation with touches you may not have even thought of. This is their area of expertise, they are doing it all day every day. Let them deliver a bathroom you can proudly show off to your friends and family.

Warranties

Most quality contactors will provide you with some kind of work guaranty. This is a sure sign of a great contractor; they will take pride in their work and know it is quality work. They are so confident they are probably willing to bet you will be just as happy with it.

Reasons to Get Your Hands Dirty

Money

Let’s face it: professionals will cost you money. Good work, and a good contractor will not be friendly on the wallet. If you are really stretching your budget in just materials alone then you might want to consider what work you can do yourself, without causing serious damage.

Pride

If you complete a bathroom renovation yourself – and it looks amazing – this is something you can be so incredibly proud of. When guests are complementing you on your bathroom you can proudly say you did it all. Pride in your home is a very important thing for homeowners.

Experience

If you can complete the renovation it will probably give you experience in various areas that you can apply to other renovations in your home. For example, if you are installing tile you might be able to transfer these skills to re-tiling your kitchen floor later on. Any task you completed in your home renovation is something you can add to your experience bucket and pull out at a later date to impress everyone else on your next renovation.

If your bathroom renovation is small there is a good chance you can most of it yourself without causing too much damage, but if you are doing a complete overhaul then this is a project you might want to consider bringing the professionals in for. Regardless of which path you take a bathroom renovation is a really exciting time and the end result will provide you with a beautiful bathroom you can show off to all your guests.