Lilian 0 Report post Posted August 14, 2008 I was also shocked when the electrial wiring works were done...but my ID previously said that ours will only come up to $2-$3K so I didn't really make a big ho ha. So when the day arrived (to see the quotation), he gave us a shock. Was $5K loh...then alot of lighting points I cancelled and managed to reduce to roughly $4K loh. Mine is a 5-room executive. So proabably ex. He done up the works le...so how could i possibly say I don't want? If I don't want, he might charge us for un-doing.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CutePinkElephant 0 Report post Posted August 14, 2008 I was also shocked when the electrial wiring works were done...but my ID previously said that ours will only come up to $2-$3K so I didn't really make a big ho ha. So when the day arrived (to see the quotation), he gave us a shock. Was $5K loh...then alot of lighting points I cancelled and managed to reduce to roughly $4K loh. Mine is a 5-room executive. So proabably ex. He done up the works le...so how could i possibly say I don't want? If I don't want, he might charge us for un-doing.... 5k ar next time if he said 3k u must gv a shock face to him, so he will think twice to chop u and thin 3k u already shock if 5 k will be more Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevetang 0 Report post Posted August 14, 2008 Anyway, wat is done cannot be undone. Just tat feel heart pain for u, but if the work done is done up nicely than still not too bad la. Just move on to the next part of ur renovation phase, but be more careful about ur ID than. If not he come again and tell 4k more for plumpling works than... again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lilian 0 Report post Posted August 14, 2008 Plumbing works is included in my reno le. Ya, I think if he does a good job then not too bad. So rite now, all I can do is to save on my lightings loh. Need to source for cheaper source. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaCe 3 Report post Posted August 15, 2008 (edited) Plumbing works is included in my reno le. Ya, I think if he does a good job then not too bad. So rite now, all I can do is to save on my lightings loh. Need to source for cheaper source. hopefully your ID wont come up with the usual CON-practice of this one/that one not included MUST pay separately. Edited August 15, 2008 by MaCe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevetang 0 Report post Posted August 15, 2008 hopefully your ID wont come up with the usual CON-practice of this one/that one not included MUST pay separately. Ya Ya i agree with BIG BRO MACE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmartFool 0 Report post Posted August 15, 2008 also careful he wun try to ka u in other areas got hidden costs la add extra etc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaCe 3 Report post Posted August 15, 2008 Ya Ya i agree with BIG BRO MACE me beri SMALL...where got big?? always recommend HOBEE especially for first timers - cos they dont have hidden cost. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CutePinkElephant 0 Report post Posted August 15, 2008 (edited) me beri SMALL...where got big?? always recommend HOBEE especially for first timers - cos they dont have hidden cost. ya ya...and no need to afraid they will run away,cause hv brother mace guarantee Edited August 15, 2008 by CutePinkElephant Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevetang 0 Report post Posted August 15, 2008 (edited) ya ya...and no need to afraid they will run away,cause hv brother mace guarantee I agree also, BIG BRO MACE is the SAVE $$ EXPERT. With his guarantee no need to scare le. Learn a lot from his DIY and house cleaning thread. Edited August 15, 2008 by stevetang Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmartFool 0 Report post Posted August 15, 2008 (edited) me beri SMALL...where got big?? always recommend HOBEE especially for first timers - cos they dont have hidden cost. bro hidden cost means gst or wat miscellanous? Mace can do me a favour? need you to see my quote at my blog paisei cos i thinking the electrical very ex did so much homework but now i m lost Edited August 15, 2008 by SmartFool Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dazzle08 0 Report post Posted August 15, 2008 Plumbing works is included in my reno le. Ya, I think if he does a good job then not too bad. So rite now, all I can do is to save on my lightings loh. Need to source for cheaper source. Plumbing is a standard package included Wow...your ID not so honest. shld go thru with u before they installed the electrical pt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaCe 3 Report post Posted August 15, 2008 bro hidden cost means gst or wat miscellanous? Mace can do me a favour? need you to see my quote at my blog paisei cos i thinking the electrical very ex did so much homework but now i m lost will go over to see look see look when free. if hidden cost is only GST...thats nothing. it's always those stuffs that we did not expect to be of separate cost. example = painting - what simi sealer/extra colour/grade must pay extra..etc ya ya...and no need to afraid they will run away,cause hv brother mace guarantee their reputation in the industry don need my gurantee lor... I agree also, BIG BRO MACE is the SAVE $$ EXPERT. With his guarantee no need to scare le. Learn a lot from his DIY and house cleaning thread. bo lui ... so bobian.... must KENG here KENG there... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmartFool 0 Report post Posted August 15, 2008 ok Mace thanks for the info Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevetang 0 Report post Posted August 16, 2008 will go over to see look see look when free. if hidden cost is only GST...thats nothing. it's always those stuffs that we did not expect to be of separate cost. example = painting - what simi sealer/extra colour/grade must pay extra..etc their reputation in the industry don need my gurantee lor... bo lui ... so bobian.... must KENG here KENG there... Some ID add here add there and just tell u to pay extra, that the hidden cost. Like install heater or bathroom accessories they will also charge u, if tat is not indicated in the quote. Therefore all must be written in black & white, in the quote before u sign on the dotted line. BRO mace, ur KENG here and KENG helped us poor ppl alot. Therefore u must KENG more and share with us hehe... If we got new KENG ideas will also share share. OK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
