New research suggests that one in ten people will be forced to claim on their home insurance policies in order to correct the damage done by unqualified tradesmen.
The Times reports that over 4.6 million 'botched' home jobs have occurred in the last 12 months, according to a survey conducted by Lloyds TSB Insurance.
In some cases it has cost up to £1,250 to correct the sub-standard workmanship including fixing roofs, carrying out building work and redoing conservatories.
Homeowners are being advised to make sure they seek out recommendations for tradesmen and do not simply opt for the cheapest quote in order to save money during the recession.
Phil Loney, managing director of Lloyds TSB Insurance, said: "Homeowners need to confirm traders' full credentials and avoid the false economy of unqualified labour."
Last month, the AA highlighted the damage that DIY over Bank Holiday weekends can cause, with one in ten projects expected to go wrong.
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