The DIY love affair is waning though as most people admit theyÂ’re not too keen on it and sick to the back teeth of Changing Rooms style programmes.
Majority of people just donÂ’t have the time anymore and see it as more of a chore and a hindrance, with some too scared theyÂ’ll mess it up and end up devaluing their home.
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Seven in ten would rather just get somebody in and be done with it, especially considering that a fifth of painting and decorating jobs go unfinished and end up as more of an eyesore than they were before.
When it comes to calling in the experts for a bit of DFY (Do it For You), plumbing, building an extension and installing a new kitchen/bathroom are the top three jobs that would prompt homeowners to consult the Yellow Pages.
Andy Gray, head of mortgages for Woolwich, said: “It seems that the phrase ‘time is money’ applies to the UKÂ’s new DFYers. People think their own time is precious and with the added concern that they are not going to do a good job, people are increasingly turning to experts to get the job done.
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“Home improvements can make a tangible difference to the value of peoples homes, but a bad standard of work can drag the price down. Savvy buyers can often see through botched DIY jobs, meaning that sellers will either need to drop the price or employ an expert to re-do the task.”
