# The DIY Demolition Fail, Hitting Pipes and Wires

**URL:** <https://home.renovation.reviews/t/the-diy-demolition-fail-hitting-pipes-and-wires/33812>\
**Category:** General\
**Created:** [September 9, 2025, 3:51pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/the-diy-demolition-fail-hitting-pipes-and-wires/33812 "2025-09-09T15:51:22Z")\
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**Author:** ![Bobby\_Michael](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/bobby_michael/32/2057_2.png) [@Bobby\_Michael](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Bobby_Michael)\
**Post date:** [September 9, 2025, 3:51pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/the-diy-demolition-fail-hitting-pipes-and-wires/33812/1 "2025-09-09T15:51:22Z")

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Enthusiastic homeowners often grab a sledgehammer for demolition, only to accidentally hit plumbing, wiring, or ductwork. This leads to expensive repairs and project delays.

The Fix:

If a pipe is hit, the water supply should be shut off immediately, and repairs made by a plumber. Damaged wires require an electrician for safe rewiring. For small drywall repairs, patch kits can restore surfaces once systems are fixed.

Prevention:

Using a stud finder with wire and pipe detection prevents most accidents. Consulting blueprints or having a professional inspection before demolition is the safest option. Controlled demolition with proper tools is always better than reckless swinging.

In conclusion, demolition fails are costly but avoidable. A little patience saves money and stress.

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**Author:** ![Succy](https://home.renovation.reviews/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/ccd318/32.png) [@Succy](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Succy)\
**Post date:** [September 9, 2025, 3:51pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/the-diy-demolition-fail-hitting-pipes-and-wires/33812/2 "2025-09-09T15:51:48Z")

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This is a really good job brother

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**Author:** ![Bianca](https://home.renovation.reviews/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/3be4f8/32.png) [@Bianca](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Bianca)\
**Post date:** [September 9, 2025, 3:52pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/the-diy-demolition-fail-hitting-pipes-and-wires/33812/3 "2025-09-09T15:52:16Z")

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This is really good keep it up bro

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**Author:** ![Jakurasmith](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/jakurasmith/32/585_2.png) [@Jakurasmith](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Jakurasmith)\
**Post date:** [September 9, 2025, 3:55pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/the-diy-demolition-fail-hitting-pipes-and-wires/33812/4 "2025-09-09T15:55:02Z")

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Keep it going brother

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**Author:** ![iamade147](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/iamade147/32/9369_2.png) [@iamade147](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/iamade147)\
**Post date:** [September 9, 2025, 3:55pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/the-diy-demolition-fail-hitting-pipes-and-wires/33812/5 "2025-09-09T15:55:41Z")

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Thank you bro

Keep up the good work

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**Author:** ![tayzer14](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/tayzer14/32/1866_2.png) [@tayzer14](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/tayzer14)\
**Post date:** [September 9, 2025, 4:43pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/the-diy-demolition-fail-hitting-pipes-and-wires/33812/6 "2025-09-09T16:43:34Z")

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Oh wow this is such a an interesting article

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**Author:** ![Onyxx](https://home.renovation.reviews/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/o/da6949/32.png) [@Onyxx](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Onyxx)\
**Post date:** [September 9, 2025, 5:25pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/the-diy-demolition-fail-hitting-pipes-and-wires/33812/7 "2025-09-09T17:25:57Z")

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The upgrade really brightens up the whole area.

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**Author:** ![Michelle\_Brown](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/michelle_brown/32/2325_2.png) [@Michelle\_Brown](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Michelle_Brown)\
**Post date:** [September 9, 2025, 5:29pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/the-diy-demolition-fail-hitting-pipes-and-wires/33812/8 "2025-09-09T17:29:21Z")

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Thanks for the update