It's illegal to do your own electrical and plumbing work for pretty sound reasons. Not that it matters. There is no shortage of local electricians and plumbers.
No it's not. In a lot of places if you're the home owner you can do your own everything.
Ok where I am you certainly can not do it yourself and if there is a fault which causes a fire or electrocution, you could be criminally liable.
That varies quite a bit by location. In many areas, a homeowner can do their own repairs. In slightly fewer areas, they can do new installs. In any case, doing the work safely and correctly trumps having a license in importance.
> In any case, doing the work safely and correctly trumps having a license in importance.
Getting major work done without a license seems like a great idea until one tries to file a major claim with their homeowner’s insurance.
Interesting; all that's required here is that the work be inspected by the city on completion. I can't imagine someone telling me what I can and can't repair in my home.
There is only one electrician I know of who doesn’t charge 2-3x to come to our exurban neighborhood. That’s because he lives in the area. Unfortunately, he’s moving away soon. So, at least here, there is a shortage of electricians.
That doesn't sound like a shortage, just sounds like you live far away from a city so it costs more for travel times.
Right; there is a premium you pay for living in an area with low density. The housing may be cheaper but services in general are a lot more expensive.