A dad had to pay £4,500 to fix his DIY efforts when his attempt to save money by fixing a leaking roof himself ended up causing severe damage to his home. Tom Saunders, 40, thought fixing his own leaking roof and repairing parts of a ceiling would be cheaper than hiring a tradesperson.
But soon after his repair mould quickly spread to the bathroom, and hallway ceiling and walls of the property and Tom had to call in a professional - at a cost of £4,500.
