Banish DIY disasters with new home from Barratt

Richard Lawson, Barratt Homes sales director

The low maintenance benefits of a new home have been highlighted in a new survey from five star housebuilder Barratt Homes.

The survey reveals high levels of DIY disasters among the area's home owners, something the housebuilder says can be avoided if you buy a brand new home.

Barratt sales director Richard Lawson, said while many homeowners enjoy stamping their own personal style on their new houses, more ambitious DIY projects on older homes can prove disastrous.

He highlighted one of the many plus sides of moving into a new home is that you can still make it your own but without undertaking expensive, time-consuming and potentially dangerous renovations as you will be moving into a perfectly prepared home.

"People can still have the chance to choose their flooring, lighting or kitchen for example but have none of the hassle involved in fitting,'' he added.

In addition, the five star housebuilder also offers an exclusive five year warranty covering almost everything it fits as standard so owners can relax, with no unexpected repair bills to pay for up to five years.

He said that Barratt's five year warranty comes with 24 hour, 365 day a year emergency cover, so in the unlikely event that something does go wrong, buyers will have trained professionals to deal with it so that you don't have to face a DIY disaster.

The Barratt research, conducted by One Poll, exposed a range of DIY disasters from collapsed ceilings, flooded bathrooms and toxic spills, resulting in a list of personal injuries caused by drills, screwdrivers and chisels.

And recent research from Co-op Home Insurance reveals that a third of homeowners are injured while doing jobs around the home.

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Banish DIY disasters with new home from Barratt