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Can Homeowners Do Their Own Plumbing?

Homeowners looking for ways to save money on home repair and remodeling costs often wonder if they can do their own plumbing. While DIY plumbing is feasible for homeowners that have the right skillsets, many homeowners will find doing their own plumbing too daunting to begin (or finish after getting started).

When a licensed plumber is brought in after amateur work has been started, it’s usually more costly because all the work needs to be checked and, often, work needs to be undone and fixed to bring it up to code. Even when work is done to minimum code specifications, a professional plumber may need to redo DIY plumbing work to make room for planned future work. 

Local plumbers have the tools and professional connections needed to complete plumbing projects on time and on budget. They also have the know-how to file for applicable permits and abide by current building codes. Aside from the personal danger of working with plumbing home fixtures and the risk to damaging expensive home materials like flooring and cabinets, this is the biggest risk to home plumbing DIYers. Working on your own home without extensive knowledge of code requirements creates the possibility for fines or legal action down the road in the case of injury or home inspection. If you plan on doing any work in your home, research local building codes and file for work permits well in advance of the project to account for slow turnaround times on these critical documents.

For larger projects, experienced plumbers are a better choice because they understand the right workflows to keep work moving ahead in a logical order, even if unexpected delays arise. Simply put, hiring a professional plumber will result in faster project completion and a better finished product. 

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Spotting a Water Leak
Avoiding Mold Growth After Water Damage
Discovering the Cause of Hot Water that Isn't Hot
Fixing Routine Toilet Problems
DIY Drain Cleaning
Should You Replace Your Shower?
Unclogging a Stubborn Toilet Clog
Do You Need to Replace Your Toilet?
Fixing a Leaky Faucet 101
Replacing a Sump Pump DIY
How to Replace a Sink
Installing a New Kitchen Sink
Fixing a Leaking Kitchen Sink
When a Plumber is Needed for a Clogged Toilet
What's The Cost of Having a Toilet Installed?
Who Can Fix a Dishwasher?
Faucet Repair Costs
Stop a Water Heater from Leaking
Plumbing for a Dishwasher
Price to Install a Water Heater
Washer and Dryer Installation
Who Can Repair your Toilet?
Installing a Bathtub
Do Plumbers Repair Broken Water Heaters?
Putting in a Dishwasher
Figuring Out where a Plumbing Leak is Coming From
How can you Fix Existing Plumbing Issues in a House?
Uncovering Plumbing Failures
Replacing your Toilet Tank
Toilet Installation Costs
Can you Replace your own Toilet?
Who is Best to Replace an Exterior Faucet?
Can you Replace an Outdoor Faucet?
Hiring a Plumber to Repair Faucets Outside
Replacing your Sump Pump
Who Can Put in a New Water Heater?
Can you Handle Frozen Pipes Yourself?
Is a Leaky Faucet Expensive to Fix?
Who Fixes Broken Water Heaters?
What do Plumbers Charge to Replace a Toilet?
Finding Someone to Replace your Shower
Taking Out your Bathtub
What Should you know Before Installing a Kitchen Sink?
Plumbing Requirements for a Bathroom Sink
Who Should You Hire to Install a Sink in Your Kitchen?
Putting in a Water Line for your Fridge