Gimmicks From Renovation Packages

[bentan76 2]

that's really good research and template done! yeah, some id really unscrupulous and add alot of extra things later

Xie Xie! When I encounter a good and honest sales person, I sincerely appreciate their effort and time. Though I might not engage their services due to other factors, they will definitely leave an impression .

[bentan76 2]

Hi Bentan,

Can send me your contractor details once you finalised on the person? Thanks a lot.

I am just starting to source for quotation.

Hi CalisL,

Sure! Will PM you once I sign on the dotted lines. Hope things can work out well for you as well

[bentan76 2]

There's both good & bad when it comes to packages... For those who can live with the simple designs or with the limited options, then the number of top-ups need not be too many.

I agree that we have to be cautious, that's why do have several quotes from different companies to have a clearer picture of what you're going to be purchasing. For some, a package (even if its slightly more ex) can also be a hassle-free experience as one company cn help to settle everything, from sourcing of materials & providing the labour.

100% agree bro... the problem will always be how deep is the pocket, how far are you willing to go!!

I would say that we are all trying to make our money work a bit more harder for us ya! But, within a reasonable range... not the impossible. There is no $0.50 chicken rice and $1.00 chicken rice only gives you 4 tiny meat.. Haha

[KHiZzMo 0]

bentan still there? what happen now?

[myhomesg 0]

Oh god, after reading through this post I am relating to the ordeal. We bought a 4rm resale hdb and majority of the contractors and ID's come up with strange issues. We don't even want them to give us a design, we know exactly what we want - they just have to make some changes and additions in 80% of the flat without any fancy additions or major tiling work, they straight on come out with crazy amounts like 30k and 40k Totally lost on how to go about this process.

Any suggestions? The breakdown of our work is straight forward:

- 1 patch of tiling required in the bathroom and fitting new sanitary

- 1 small area (less than 5% of floor space to be re-tiled)

- some carpentry work in the kitchen, rooms and living room

- Wiring of new electrical appliances, removing the old one's

The main issue I am facing is hacking costs - I get a feeling I am being cheated for the hacking work which is in a small area of the living room, bathroom and false ceiling.

I keep wondering if it will be better to get individual contractors for each type of work - carpentry, electrical, plumbing, wall and floor works. I don't even know if that makes sense

[pDark 1]

Hi myhomesg,

did you get quotes which itemize/list down every single detail and their individual prices? If yes, don't mind sharing it here so we can advise on which component is overcharged or reasonable etc.