Grammar- Have something done

Question 1

Lisa repaired the roof. (= she repaired it herself)
Lisa had the roof repaired. (= she arranged for somebody else to repair it)
a: Did you make those curtains yourself?
b: Yes, I like making things.
a: Did you have those curtains made?
b: No, I made them myself.

Answer 1

Lisa had the roof repaired.
Where did you have your hair cut?
We are having the house painted.
I think you should have that coat cleaned.
I don’t like having my picture taken.

Question 2

How often do you have your car serviced?
Our neighbor is having a garage built.
Your hair looks nice. Did you have it cut?

Answer 2

You can say ‘get something done’ instead of ‘have something done’:
When are you going to get the roof repaired? (= have the roof repaired)
I think you should get your hair cut really short.

Question 3

We also use have something done with a different meaning. For example:

Answer 3

Paul and Karen had their bags stolen while they were travelling.
Gary had his nose broken in a fight. (= his nose was broken)
Have you ever had your bike stolen?