Big Diffence In Quotation

[gosaldar 0]

Dear forumers,

I would like to get some advice...

I've get quite a lot quotes from different ID. The average cost, taken from many ID such as Gplan, Ho-bee, Ideal-house and Plush Living, for the reno that I'm intend to do is about $32K.

However, I come across this company called Jade-Land (also called Souls Living) that quote me $24K. That is a big $8K different. I've met this the ID from Jade-Land to double confirm the quote (such as the price of the tiles, the type of paint used, etc), and can't seems to find any potential hidden cost. Anyone here use them before? I'm just kinda worried about a quote that is too good to be true. Any advice will be greatly appreciated.

Anyway, here is the list of requirement that I sent to all the ID.

A. PREPARATION WORK

1 HDB Submission

2 3-D drawing for each area as wess as all Carpentry Works.

3 Design and space-planning service

4 Project Management

5 Proposed color scheme

B. GENERAL WORK

1 Lay Corrugated Cardboard Sheet to protect existing flooring prior to demolition.

2 Supply sand/cement and haulage of material

3 Clear/dispose debris off-site

4 Chemical/Acid wash for the whole house

C. DEMOLITION WORK

Kitchen

1 Demolished existing Ceramic Floor and Wall Tiles

2 Demolished existing Kitchen Cabinet, Stove-support, and Sink

WC 1 & WC 2

3 Demolished existing Ceramic Floor and Wall Tiles

4 Demolished existing Basins and WC Pedestal

Living & Dining

5 Demolished existing Ceramic Floor Tiles

Master-room & Study-room

6 Demolished existing Ceramic Floor Tiles

7 Demolished New Door Opening between Master Bedroom/Study Room

Guest-room

8 Demolished existing Ceramic Floor Tiles

D. MASONRY WORK

Kitchen & Service Balcony

1 Supply & install Waterproofing to Floor

2 Supply & install Homogeneous Floor Tiles (with Skirting)

3 Supply & install Ceramic Wall Tiles between Top & Bottom kitchen cabinet

4 Supply & construct with New Cement Mortar Base for Kitchen Cabinet

5 Supply & construct with New Cement Mortar Base for Washing Machine and Fridge

6 Supply & Install New Stainless Steel Rubbish Chute

WC 1 & WC 2

7 Supply & install Waterproofing to Floor

8 Supply & install Homogeneous Floor Tiles (with Skirting)

9 Supply & install Ceramic Wall Tiles

10 Construct Shower Kerb

Living & Dining

11 Supply & install Homogeneous Floor Tiles (with Skirting)

Master Bedroom/Study Room

12a Supply & install Homogeneous Floor Tiles (with Skirting)

12b Supply & install Parquet Floor Tiles

E. PLUMBING WORK

Kitchen, Bath/WC, Bath/WC 1, & Balcony

1 Termination of existing Water Inlet Pipes & provide Temporary Water supply

2 Supply & Install new Cold Water Stainless-Steel/Copper Inlet pipes & PVC Water Outlet pipes

3 Main pipes from Living Room to Bathrooms

Kitchen & Service Balcony

4 Labor to install Kitchen Cabinet Sink

5 Labor to install Washing Machine Tap

WC 1 & WC 2

6 Labor to install Wash Basin

7 Labor to install WC Pedestal

8 Labor to install Instantaneous Water Heater

9 Labor to install Accessories

F. PAINTING

Whole House

1 Supply labor & selected ICI/Nippon Paint to Ceiling, Wall of interiors, door-frame, door, and piping

2 Apply sealer coating

G. PLASTER & CEILING WORKS

Whole House

1 Plaster whole house wall and ceiling

Living/Dining

2 Supply labor & Material to construct False Ceiling

3 Supply labor & Material to construct Curtain Pelmet

Master-room, Study-room & Guest-room

4 Supply labor & Material to install Cornices

Master-room

5 Supply labor & Material to construct Drywall at Bedhead and Divider next to Wardrobe

H. DOORS & DOOR JAMB

Master Bedroom/Study

1 Supply & Install Wooden Door Frame

2 Supply & Install Classic Wood Door c/w standard ironmongeries & lockset

I. FURNITURE FITMENTS

Kitchen

1 Design & install Top Laminated Cabinet w/ glass door, w/ ABS Trimmings at doors edging

2 Design & install Bottom Laminated Cabinet with ABS Trimmings at doors edging (drawers w/ soft closing)

3 Supply & install Aluminium Dish Rack/Tray

4 Supply & install Solid-Surface Top c/w Backsplash

5 Supply labor to install Cooker Hob, Cooker Hood

Main Bedroom

6 Design & install Laminated Sliding-Glass Wardrobe with ABS Trimmings at doors edging

My floor plan:

[mud3210 0]

haah.. maybe some employees frm Jadeland may reply u later (and u wouldnt know they are frm jadeland!), should be more than 3? 4? of them heee, im guessing

wah ur floor plan very big, cant see la.

[gosaldar 0]

Like Ang**lo for example?

Floor plan has been adjusted :-)

Hope I can make up my mind soon, since I'm gonna get my key pretty soon.

haah.. maybe some employees frm Jadeland may reply u later (and u wouldnt know they are frm jadeland!), should be more than 3? 4? of them heee, im guessing

wah ur floor plan very big, cant see la.

[mud3210 0]

Like Ang**lo for example? ...

GaspZ! "Ang**lo"?! u mean theres a new one? ..omg lol

nope this one doesnt ring a bell yet..

Edited May 21, 2008 by mud3210

[redknapp39 0]

If it's a small company, then the quotation will be cheaper cuz of less overhead costs. No showroom, lower rent, less manpower n etc. Think u see their worksmanship 1st if u r interested.

By the way, this flat seems familiar. U got it via Feb Bi monthly Sales issit?

[gosaldar 0]

Not really... I just found it in resale market. Feb bi-monthly sale, I didn't even get queue number.

It's at Bukit Batok Central :-)

If it's a small company, then the quotation will be cheaper cuz of less overhead costs. No showroom, lower rent, less manpower n etc. Think u see their worksmanship 1st if u r interested.

By the way, this flat seems familiar. U got it via Feb Bi monthly Sales issit?

[SmartFool 0]

gosaldar

possible to advise a more detailed breakdown of your quotation?

eg how much for demolition, how much repainting etc

thanks

[gosaldar 0]

I just went to see them again this evening. But, now I've ask them to make some amendment:

1. The rate of the tiles
2. The correct size of the kitchen cabinet & material
3. Recalculation of the price of ceiling work (due to different design)
4. The type of paint used, now I can choose any ICI paint, and not restricted to ICI pentalite
5. Add in 1 ventilation fan at each toilet

That bring the cost to about $29K.

On my previous post, I said that the average of other vendor is $32K, it should be about $33K to be more accurate. This bring the diff nearer. Now it's at 4K. Which is like the GP margin of ID (which is around 15-18%).

Anyway, here is the breakdown of Jadeland quotation:

1. Demolition = $3200

2. Living, Dining, Balcony, Storeroom, & 3 bedrooms tiles = $6000

3. Kitchen tiles and waterproofing = $1200

4. Bathroom wall & floor tiles with waterproofing = $3000

5. Other masonry works = $1000

6. Plumbing works w/ ventilation fans = $1800

7. Plastering, ceiling, and cornices = $3900

8. Kitchen cabinet + solid surface = $4800

9. Wardrobe = $1500

10. Painting = $1800

11. Misc = 1200

[SmartFool 0]

thanks for the reference

good luck in ur reno

[waileong 0]

Did you think about the quality, reliability and ability of the contractors to do the job?

[gosaldar 0]

Of course, these are important. That's why I seed advice in Renotalk, since I never have experience with this ID before.

Did you think about the quality, reliability and ability of the contractors to do the job?

[h4happy 1]

Hi GOSA...you engaged JADE??

Did you ever visit a indian house renovated by JADE in Tanglin Halt?

Of course, these are important. That's why I seed advice in Renotalk, since I never have experience with this ID before.

[mud3210 0]

Hi GOSA...you engaged JADE??

Did you ever visit a indian house renovated by JADE in Tanglin Halt?

so wat did u find about the hse??? they brought me to see 1 chinese hse last week.

[gosaldar 0]

Actually I haven't seen any unit. Only go to their office.

I somehow don't comfortable with them. One of the guy sounds very defensive where I correct the quote. Another lady, I feel she is quite calculative. I guess I'll go for safer option like hobee, gplan, plush-living, or inzen.

anyway, I'll keep monitor this forum, just in case one of you use their service. I would really like to know whether I've made a foolish decision or I've averted a nightmare.

[Melissa Ng 1]

Actually I haven't seen any unit. Only go to their office.

I somehow don't comfortable with them. One of the guy sounds very defensive where I correct the quote. Another lady, I feel she is quite calculative. I guess I'll go for safer option like hobee, gplan, plush-living, or inzen.

anyway, I'll keep monitor this forum, just in case one of you use their service. I would really like to know whether I've made a foolish decision or I've averted a nightmare.

Go with your gut instinct