Don't DIY electrical work

With the growing popularity of DIY renovations and property flipping, many homeowners know the pride and satisfaction that comes with completing your own home improvements. But when it comes to electrical work, the risks associated with making a rookie mistake can be costly and dangerous.

What could possibly go wrong you ask?

When it comes to electrical projects, even the simplest of jobs can result in serious injury or property damage if completed incorrectly. It’s important to understand the risks associated with electrical work before attempting the project yourself.

Electrocution – The voltage in standard domestic wiring can be life threatening and result in electrocution; the fatality of a person by electrical current flowing through the body.
Electrical shock – Electric shock is the sudden discharge of electricity through part of the body. While not immediately fatal, a serious electrical shock can lead to additional side effects, including seizures, breathing difficulty and cardiac arrest.
Burns - even minor shocks will usually result in some sort of contact burn, and these can be severe.
Falls – electrical work often involves working at heights, if untrained or unfamiliar with the safety precautions to take, it can easily result in a fall and injury.
Property destruction – faulty electrical work can spark fires, fry circuits, destroy fixtures and damage major appliances.

But I want to save money!

The most common reason the DIY-er will attempt their own electrical work is to save money. However; poorly performed electrical work can cause serious damage to your property which will end up costing much more than what it would have cost to hire a qualified electrician in the first place.

Also worth considering is the policy details of your home insurance. Insurance companies will typically ask for evidence that a licensed electrician completed the work before covering any damage related to an electrical incident.

Don’t wing it, your home and family are not worth the risk. When you need electrical work done, call your knowledgeable, licensed, local electrician.

For more information or help with your next DIY project, give us a call on 0448 219 007