Tradiematepro<\/a>, a support and coaching platform for trade-based businesses, says for every wannabe tradie that has been flown to hospital, there are many others who have injured themselves carrying out home repairs.
\nHis word of advice for those considering risky DIY is \u201cDon\u2019t!\u201d
\n\u201cThere have been some terrible injuries in the past few weeks from people tackling repairs and home improvements, so it\u2019s always better to call in the professionals,\u201d Mr Jones said.
\n\u201cIt\u2019s understandable, especially with the forced isolation, that people have carried out home maintenance to save money and for health reasons, but in many cases it\u2019s a disaster.
\n\u201cAs well as the obvious risk of injury, some projects could be fatal, especially when it comes to electrical or even working on uneven surfaces at a great height.
\n\u201cPlus, nine times out of 10, the repairs become even more expensive as the professionals are then called in to fix botched jobs \u2013 we\u2019ve had a huge surge in residential repairs and maintenance, in particular plumbing and electrical work, over the last few weeks.
\n\u201cAnd with rentals, landlords, property managers, strata building and facility managers all have obligations to ensure repairs and maintenance are carried out on tenanted properties.
\n\u201cNo home improvement is worth risking maiming yourself, or worse.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Following a spate of emergency call-outs due to serious injuries from people doing their own DIY, tradie experts are imploring residents to contact the professionals instead. According to CareFlight rescue helicopter service, more than four Australians have fallen from their roof carrying out repairs since May 1 \u2013 and another 10 were flown to hospital […]<\/p>\n
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