Is DIY Restoration Cheaper Than Hiring A Professional?

2/14/2022 (Permalink)

When you have damage at your home or business, you have a choice to make.  This is because the sooner the remediation begins, the less the damage is allowed to permeate the physical structure and items within.  Often people will be overwhelmed and attempt to fix the damage themselves.  But is it cheaper to fix it yourself, or should you hire a professional.

It is not always cheaper to hire someone.  For instance, if there is a small pool of water on the floor, or only a small area affected by smoke. But any damage that is on the larger side is almost more cost effective to let a professional company remediate.

You may spend time and money attempting to fix the issue, only to temporarily fix it, or having to call a professional down the road.  Furthermore, you can suffer adverse health effects if you try to remediate damage like smoke and mold without the proper tools or knowledge.  You may actually make the problem worse by not fixing it the right way.

Secondary damage, such as mold growth after water damage is very likely when the initial damage is not fixed properly.  In this case, you may end up spending more money by trying to fix it yourself. 

It is important to contact a certified damage remediation professional as soon as you are aware of damage. SERVPRO of Trumbull, Monroe & Northern Bridgeport has over 30 years of experience working with people who need damage restoration at their home or business property.  If you have any type of property damage, call us immediately at 203.324.1642.