If you’re an avid DIY fan, or your home just needs a few touch ups, it can be highly tempting to grab your tools and get to fixing straight away.

Well, we’re here to tell you there are some cases where you need to step away from the drill and let a professional handle it. If you aren’t sure whether that emergency repair is something you should handle yourself, or something that requires more experienced attention, we’ve got just the guide for you. Here are four jobs that need a professional:

1. Any electrical work
Whether it’s a faulty power point or wiring that keeps cutting out, doing your own electrical work is a big no-no. Not only is it illegal to carry out electrical work in Brisbane without a licence, but it can result in some pretty nasty accidents. Leave the wiring alone and let a local Brisbane electrician see to it.

2. Plumbing leaks
While you may be well acquainted with your plunger when a drain is blocked, if you find a sink or pipe is leaking in your home, leave it alone! Plumbing leaks can be due to severe blockages and broken pipes, and tampering with them can possibly make the issue worse. Call in some Brisbane plumbing services to diagnose and repair any leaky drains.

3. Installing air-conditioning
While you may be extremely tempted to purchase that window air-conditioning system when the weather in sweltering, you’ll be better off in the long run if you leave it to the pros. It may cost a little more upfront to have a proper air-conditioning or ducted unit installed, but it will pay off in the long run!

4. Removing walls
A little paint here and there can’t hurt a home, but if you’re looking to do extensive renovations let a carpenter handle it. Open living plans look great, but without proper expertise you might just pull down a structural wall and then you’ll be in serious trouble. Trust any major renovations or extensions to the people properly trained to do it!

Have you had a DIY project go horribly wrong? What jobs do you like to leave up to the professionals?