Don’t bodge it yourself (BIY)
May 4, 2007 by admin
Filed under News, News-Insurance
Homeowners are being encouraged to avoid partaking in any bodge it yourself (BIY) over the Bank Holiday weekend.
According to Halifax Home Insurance, we spend £607 million on repairing the damage we do to our homes while trying to fix them up.
Traditionally the UK goes DIY mad over the Bank Holiday and this is often when the majority of damage is done.
However, Halifax is warning people not to take on a job which they are not qualified to do as it could end up costing a lot more to fix the job than it would have to have got a professional in originally.
“Whilst well planned and executed home improvements can add significant value to a home, getting it wrong can be a disaster,” commented Vicky Emmott, senior manager of underwriting at Halifax.
“We’d advise anyone planning any major improvements to their home to employ qualified and reputable tradesmen, rather than going it alone.
“Indeed trying to tackle certain areas that you are not qualified for, such as electrics or plumbing, could invalidate your home insurance and leave you liable for the cost of any subsequent damage,” she added.
DIY enthusiasts are encouraged to make sure there house is properly covered before embarking on a project.
