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Prices for the respective items are very high. With those quoted prices, the Interior Design Consultation ($500 X 4) should be waived. Another aspect to look at is the miscellaneous works: door at $300 each. what is that door made of? comes with handle and lock? Include installation? Neg for waiver of GST and what is the warranty period? Besides pricing, you should consider other aspects like transparency of the ID / company, workmanship etc. High price does not mean unethical. High price might translate to better quality, better service and better project management? Always remember to have black and white on these types of details. If not, during renovation times, these will be your hidden costs. Your ID can claim that he / she assume you know which we (newbie in renovation) could not foresee everything.

Hello JunLiang, Thanks for your post in reminding newbie like me.... I will pay attention to the above mentioned pointed out by you For your case, this is what I would consider the ID to be unethical. He is in a better position to understand what are required in the renovation as this is his job. We only renovate once (maybe twice) in our lifetime! He chose to act ignorance .... haiz....

Hello People Anyone engaged Plus Interior for your renovation or have gotten quotation from this ID firm? I found this firm from Vincent Blog and wanna find more information, but not available. Therefore request someone to shed some light for this firm. Thanks in advance!

Hello People Anyone engaged Plus Interior for your renovation or have gotten quotation from this ID firm? I found this firm from Vincent Blog and wanna find more information, but not available. Therefore request someone to shed some light for this firm. Thanks in advance!

Hello Kalimantan, Thanks for your advice. What you said is true. =P

Hello duomaxwell, Thank you for creating such a comprehensive posting of your renovation journey! After reading your posting, which you must have spent precious time and effort, Newbie like me has a better understanding of what to look out for before and during renovation =P Cheers!

Extracted from HDB website. HDB does not mentioned that PE is compulsory and no mention of this "new requirement" on HDB website. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Demolition of non-load bearing reinforced concrete (RC) elements (E.g. stiffeners, lintols and hangers etc.) Engaging a QP to inspect and supervise the demolition works will help to ensure that no load bearing RC structural elements (e.g. columns, beams, slabs and walls) are damaged in demolition process. We will let you and your renovation contractor know about the need to engage a QP for demolition works once we receive your renovation application. Note: The list here of works requiring the engagement of a QP is not exhaustive You and your renovation contractor will be informed if your proposed renovation requires the engagement of a QP ___________________________________________________________________

Dear people, From Fengshui perspective, which type of materials should i choose for my Kitchen Table Top? Granite or Quartz? Thanks in advance. =P

Hi Jktan, I am also sourcing and gotten a few quotations which I have studied and analysed. hahaha. =P Just to add on: Hidden cost can be something like the measurement not clearly mentioned. Example, a. supply and construct shower screen for master-bedroom - the measurement is missing. The contractor assumes you required only 2feet. But you thinking should be 4 feet. The difference of 2 feet makes a difference to your pricing. To avoid fingers pointing, state clearly the measurements for the benefits of both parties. b. supply and install 12ft Quartz top - what is the thickness of this quartz? You assume is 20mm thick, but contractor gotten you only 13mm thickness. How to resolve? By topping up extra money? Without clearly stating the measurements in the quotation, both parties will second guess and lead to potential issues once renovation commences.

Hi Jktan, Since your quotation is from Contractor, the unit costing for each item should be clearly stated. With that Contractor unit costing, you are in a better position to judge is it reasonable for the price quoted. Each item must has a pricing and not all lump together to give you a final figure of $18K. For example, contractor pricing for top and bottom kitchen cabinet is around $240pfr. For your case 12ftX$240= $2,880. The quoted price for this cabinet should be around this range to be reasonable. For "supply and install window grille for whole house", is the grille only the middle portion of the window or the full height of the 3/4 window for your living room? Does it include air con ledge?