Disclaimer — Give it a Go

Last updated: 14 November 2026. This page applies wherever you use Give it a Go. Some rules, licences and official sources change by country, and the notes below will follow the region you have selected.

Guidance only

Everything on this site is general guidance. It is not professional advice, a survey, a diagnosis or a quote. A guide cannot see the condition of your property, and a step that works in one place may not be right in another. Use what you read here as a starting point, then use your own judgement.

Your safety and your decisions

You are responsible for your own safety and for the work you choose to do. Read the safety notes on each guide, use the right tools and protective equipment, and stop if a job is beyond you. If you are unsure, find a qualified professional.

Work that must be done by a professional

Some jobs are not DIY. Gas work, mains electrics beyond simple tasks, structural work, and any other job that the law says must be done by a licensed professional, must be left to a qualified tradesperson.

UK In the UK, gas work must be done by a Gas Safe registered engineer. Mains electrical work beyond simple tasks, and work covered by Part P of the Building Regulations, must be done by a qualified professional. Check GOV.UK if you are unsure what you are allowed to do yourself.

US In the US, gas work, mains electrical work beyond simple tasks allowed where you live, structural work, and any other job that your state or city requires a licensed contractor to do, must be done by a qualified professional. Licence rules vary by state. Start with your state licensing board, or the NASCLA directory of state licensing agencies.

Australia In Australia, gas work, mains electrical work, structural work, and any other job that must be done by a licensed tradesperson in your state or territory, must be done by a qualified professional. Licence rules vary across Australia. Check the official licence register where you live, such as Service NSW or the Victorian practitioner search.

Canada In Canada, gas work, mains electrical work, structural work, and any other job that must be done by a licensed professional, are regulated by the province or territory. In Ontario, hire a licensed electrical contractor and start with the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA), and for gas or fuels work use the TSSA registered fuels contractor search. In British Columbia, start with Technical Safety BC. Other provinces and territories have their own official registers.

New Zealand In New Zealand, gas work must be done by a licensed gasfitter — check the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board register. Electrical work must be done by a licensed electrical worker — search the official Electrical Workers Register. For restricted building work, check the Licensed Building Practitioners register.

Ireland In Ireland, gas work must be done by a Registered Gas Installer (RGI). Electrical work must be done by a Safe Electric registered electrical contractor. Structural work, and any other job the law says must be done by a qualified professional, must be left to one.

AI photo checks and previews

If you use the photo check or the “see it finished” preview, treat the result as a suggestion. The AI can be wrong. It is not a diagnosis, a survey, a quote or a guarantee of how the finished job will look. Always check the work, the materials and any safety issues yourself before you start.

If you rent

If you are a tenant, check your tenancy agreement and tell your landlord before you do any work. Some jobs will be the landlord’s responsibility. Doing work without permission can cause problems, including for your deposit.

Tenant and landlord advice

Advice pages for tenants and landlords are general information only. They are not legal advice, and they are not a substitute for official guidance or a solicitor. Rules vary by country, and within a country they can vary by nation, state or city. Follow the official source for the place you live.

UK In the UK, start with GOV.UK. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have their own rules, so use the official guidance for the nation you live in.

US In the US, tenant and landlord law varies by state, and sometimes by city. For federal housing information see HUD’s tenant rights page, then check your state attorney general or housing department for the local rules.

Australia In Australia, tenancy law varies by state and territory. Start with the official body where you live, such as NSW Fair Trading, Consumer Affairs Victoria, or the equivalent authority in your state or territory.

Canada Tenancy law varies by province and territory. Start with the official guidance where you live: Renting in Ontario: your rights, British Columbia’s Residential Tenancy Branch, Québec’s Tribunal administratif du logement, or Alberta’s information for landlords and tenants. For a national overview see CMHC’s landlord and tenant responsibilities. Other provinces and territories have their own tenancy authorities.

New Zealand Tenancy rules are set nationally. Start with official Tenancy Services guidance for tenants and landlords.

Ireland Start with the official Residential Tenancies Board (RTB). Citizens Information also explains renting in Ireland in plain English.

Trader listings

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Liability

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