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From hanging pictures and painting walls, to enhancing the look and feel of your bedroom with some DIY panelling - there’s a long list of jobs around the house that can be done yourself. Particularly with the rise of ‘how to’ content found all over TikTok.
However, the same can’t be said when it comes to electrical work. You’re dealing with high-voltage electricity, which unsurprisingly can have serious consequences if something goes wrong.
Here's five reasons why DIY electrics are so dangerous.
Even small errors such as wiring a socket incorrectly or failing to isolate the power can lead to a severe electric shock. This can result in serious injury or in the worst cases, be fatal - making this one of the most crucial dangers.
Faulty electrical installations are one of the leading causes of house fires in the UK. Poorly connected wires, overloaded circuits or substandard materials can all lead to overheating and fire.
In the UK, certain types of electrical work are not only unsafe for DIY but also regulated by law under Part P of the Building Regulations. This means some work must be carried out by a qualified electrician and certified to ensure it's safe and compliant.
If you carry out electrical work yourself and something goes wrong - including fires or injuries - your home insurance may not pay out. Most insurers require that electrical work be done by a certified professional to honour claims.
What starts as a money-saving attempt can quickly spiral. Fixing botched DIY jobs often costs significantly more than getting it done properly the first time, and can delay other renovations or improvements.
Hiring a qualified electrician ensures your electrical work is safe, compliant and completed to a professional standard. They have the expertise to diagnose issues, carry out installations correctly and meet UK regulations - ultimately saving you time, money and risk. It's a small price to pay for the peace of mind you simply don’t get with DIY.
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