endlssorrow 1 Report post Posted January 18, 2011 my ID charged me $850 for uploading sand & material, $450 for clearing debris & haulage. Does this really cost that much? Can we pay to HDB appointed main contractor directly ourself? If yes, i heard about $300 only right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neubie 2 Report post Posted January 18, 2011 (edited) very ex. usually haulage is charged per floor of labor charges if the lift does not stop at your unit. Edited January 18, 2011 by neubie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edenstrauss 3 Report post Posted January 18, 2011 (edited) The IDs have to earn their bread & butter too so they will markup their pricing for every single piece of work involved. Otherwise, the IDs cannot survive without any lucrative profits / low margins. If you want to have it at a lower rate, you'll have to drop the ID and go ala-carte for your entire renovations, which is alot of work & hassle because u will take over the ID/ project manager's job in co-ordinating & overseeing their work. Meaning that, u need to get your own direct floor tiler, electrician, plumber, door installers, carpenter, etc. Sure save $$ on provision that all of them do a good job. Please PM me if you need to obtain a quotation from a licensed contractor who specialises in cement related works. I could provide you his mobile number. Edited January 18, 2011 by edenstrauss Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porkypig 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2011 my ID charged me $850 for uploading sand & material, $450 for clearing debris & haulage. Does this really cost that much? Can we pay to HDB appointed main contractor directly ourself? If yes, i heard about $300 only right? That is daylight robbery.. BTW, is your new flat a resale or new? If it is a resale, the contractor will have to pay $$ to arrange the big metal bin to store all the debris. You can refer to hdb website for more info or there is a thread on hidden cost which you can refer to for ref. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
samantha.lkh 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2011 wao that is very ex. $850 is foreign worker wages for a month! but do homework 1st call town council to check call contractor to to check at least u have a figure before talking to your ID. may be the price include supply of material? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
endlssorrow 1 Report post Posted January 19, 2011 any1 knows that which number to call town council? i getting my BTO soon in sengkang. what does include supply material refer to? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
endlssorrow 1 Report post Posted January 19, 2011 1) Notwithstanding may order and accept delivery of materials for the renovation works from the supplier on behalf of the owner, should any issue pertaining to such materials arise, the owner shall seek recourse from the supplier directly. We shall not be liable for any loss or damages in respect of such materials. 2) The sum excludes the costs and expenses of all bathroom and toilet fittings, wares, kichen fittings and appliances, lighting, fan and other electrical items which shall be borne by owner separately. 3) The sum excludes all costs and expenses for procuring or obtaining the permits or approvals. Such costs and expenses shall be pay by owner. Like that is very lugi to owner when signing right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
