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Should I DIY or Hire a Pro and How?
By Wong Car Garage | January 19, 2010
Hi, I’m Jenn and I’ve been designing garages and kitchens for years now.
Here’s some advice I have given my friends and clients when they are debating on whether to DIY (Do it Yourself) or hire a professional.
Ok, you’ve figured out what you want to do with your garage. Now ask yourself the following questions:
- Does the job require electrical wiring?
- Am I an electrician?
- Does it require plumbing?
- Does it require concrete?
- Is it something high up that would require ladder work or more than 1 person?
If you answered “YES” to any of these you may seriously want to consider hiring a professional to save yourself, time and backache! Also your contractor should be licensed, bonded and insured just in case something does happen when working on your electrical or plumbing. And they should be up to date on all the code requirements and permits you may need to perform the work properly.
How to Find a Reliable Contractor - It’s Research Time!
- Check out their website. Is it professional? Are there testimonials? Photos?
- Better Business Bureau (Rates Businesses from an A+ to F)
- Angie’s List (Personal reviews by homeowners in your area)
- Contractor’s State License Board
- Make sure company is licensed, bonded and insured and avoid a world of headaches later! Protect yourself!
Now call a few companies that pass these initial requirements and set your appointment for a FREE ESTIMATE.
Good Luck!!
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January 26th, 2010 at 7:49 pm
Great question and the answer isn’t so simple. When building the structure and you need design help and people who know how to install, it’s clearly a good time to call a pro.
But what about the organizing of stuff so that you can get into your garage in the first place??
This is another kind of pro to call. If you don’t know where to begin sorting and tossing, or you need some coaching to keep you on track, then that’s another opportunity to call a professional, but in that case call an organizer.
We could discuss this all day I think.