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Is My Quote Reasonable?

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Hi all, I am intending to reno my 2 toilets + 1 kitchen. Here is the quote which I received:

.To overlay floor tiles for 2 toilets.:$700

2.To make drainage hole for kitchen toilet.:$200

3.To replace tiles for shower kerb for 2 toilets.:$160

@shower kerb does not incl in overlay tiles

4.To remove & re-install shower screen for kitchen toilets.:$130

@for lay ties on shower kerb

5.To supply and install 2 sets sitting bowls.:$600

6.To overlay wall tiles for master toilet.:1200

7.To supply & install fix glass panel for master toilet.:$250

8.To re-install swing glass for master toilet.:$100

9.Laminate cabinet for master toilet.:16ft x $90=$1440

10.To run piping;remove & re-install glass basin for master toilet.:$250

11.To supply & install solid surface top for master toilet cabinet.:5ft x $60=$300

12.To supply & install mirror with side shelving for master toilet.:$550

13.To run lighting point & install light for master toilet.:$150

14.To supply and install 2 sets aryclic bi-fold door.:$400

15.To re-install 2 kitchen toilet instant heater.:$60

16.To over lay floor tiles for kitchen.:$900

17.To lay tiles for fridge & washing machine base.:$160

@base does not incl.in overlay floor tiles.

18.To supply & install laminate glass between cabinet.:$550

19.To re-polish existing cabinet top.:$180

20.To run SCV point for bedroom 2.:$80

21.To run socket at master toilet.:$50

22.Painting for whole house.:$1050

23.Houlage & washing whole house.:$350

Just wondering if everything is reasonable?

Hi all, I am intending to reno my 2 toilets + 1 kitchen. Here is the quote which I received:

.To overlay floor tiles for 2 toilets.:$700

2.To make drainage hole for kitchen toilet.:$200

3.To replace tiles for shower kerb for 2 toilets.:$160

@shower kerb does not incl in overlay tiles

4.To remove & re-install shower screen for kitchen toilets.:$130

@for lay ties on shower kerb

5.To supply and install 2 sets sitting bowls.:$600

6.To overlay wall tiles for master toilet.:1200

7.To supply & install fix glass panel for master toilet.:$250

8.To re-install swing glass for master toilet.:$100

9.Laminate cabinet for master toilet.:16ft x $90=$1440

10.To run piping;remove & re-install glass basin for master toilet.:$250

11.To supply & install solid surface top for master toilet cabinet.:5ft x $60=$300

12.To supply & install mirror with side shelving for master toilet.:$550

13.To run lighting point & install light for master toilet.:$150

14.To supply and install 2 sets aryclic bi-fold door.:$400

15.To re-install 2 kitchen toilet instant heater.:$60

16.To over lay floor tiles for kitchen.:$900

17.To lay tiles for fridge & washing machine base.:$160

@base does not incl.in overlay floor tiles.

18.To supply & install laminate glass between cabinet.:$550

19.To re-polish existing cabinet top.:$180

20.To run SCV point for bedroom 2.:$80

21.To run socket at master toilet.:$50

22.Painting for whole house.:$1050

23.Houlage & washing whole house.:$350

Just wondering if everything is reasonable?

your tiling and painting a bit exp... your toilet so big for long cabinet?! wow..

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Oh I thought my tiling is quite ok? But I agree the painting is expensiv, so that's why trying to source for a separate painting contractor. Are you looking for a contractor also?

Oh I thought my tiling is quite ok? But I agree the painting is expensiv, so that's why trying to source for a separate painting contractor. Are you looking for a contractor also?

well, probably it has to do with your area size which I'm not 100% sure for that pricing :D

yea, still looking, on numbered 11th already and should be done after 2 more. Already narrowing down on 2-3 already :D

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Wa u look for so many ah...u doing the whole hse or juz part of it? My contractor is referred to me by friend who had her hse done by him. Cos price and workmanship is competitive. Mine is only 85sqm so painting job of $1050 is ex. Trying to see if can get around $800.

Wa u look for so many ah...u doing the whole hse or juz part of it? My contractor is referred to me by friend who had her hse done by him. Cos price and workmanship is competitive. Mine is only 85sqm so painting job of $1050 is ex. Trying to see if can get around $800.

mine is 67sqm and people already quote me close to 1000 for some...

redoing the whole house but the basics only... the very bare basics...

all 11 are either introduced by friends/forummers here... :D

mine is 67sqm and people already quote me close to 1000 for some...

redoing the whole house but the basics only... the very bare basics...

all 11 are either introduced by friends/forummers here... :D

mine is a 5room, painting is $1050.

my painting is quoted by ID, who probably added the cost elsewhere.

Hence some items are cheap, but others are still okie.....

When you do more things, they are able to give more discounts.

I revamping whole house, and doing lots of carpentry, but I only look for 4-5. lolz.

does it actually help looking for so many quotes?

sometimes cheap cheap quotes have many hidden costs, or might mean poor workmanship , imo.

of cos expensive ones also have their cons. Just a matter of luck. :)

how much are you setting aside or reno?

mine is a 5room, painting is $1050.

my painting is quoted by ID, who probably added the cost elsewhere.

Hence some items are cheap, but others are still okie.....

When you do more things, they are able to give more discounts.

I revamping whole house, and doing lots of carpentry, but I only look for 4-5. lolz.

does it actually help looking for so many quotes?

sometimes cheap cheap quotes have many hidden costs, or might mean poor workmanship , imo.

of cos expensive ones also have their cons. Just a matter of luck. :)

how much are you setting aside or reno?

we're trying to work out a comfortable sum without borrowing too much, likely to be around 10+k because we do not do carpentry (except bottom cabinet) and no floor tiles to hack (except kitchen), probably no cornices, no rewiring.... just basics...

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My budget is under $10k including the paint job. I think there are many contractors out there, some may be cheaper than others. But I prefer to get someone who is being referred because workmanship is also very important. And the flat is going to stay with you for many years, so get one who has favourable feedback will be priority. Price will be the next thing to consider, I will only consider those below average prices.

Merryman, if you need further quote (which I don't think you still want right...haha) can pm me, i can refer my contractor to u.

My budget is under $10k including the paint job. I think there are many contractors out there, some may be cheaper than others. But I prefer to get someone who is being referred because workmanship is also very important. And the flat is going to stay with you for many years, so get one who has favourable feedback will be priority. Price will be the next thing to consider, I will only consider those below average prices.

Merryman, if you need further quote (which I don't think you still want right...haha) can pm me, i can refer my contractor to u.

I'm meeting my 12th and maybe 13th tmr evening, think I have enough, thank you :D

wow, below $10k?! tempting but I should let it be... my apt is probably in a more original state than yours is :D

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Cos my new house is in quite a good state now, so dun need to do much reno. $10k is more than enough to do 2 toilets & kitchen, but if do whole house I think at least $15-20k.

Hope you are not too confused by all the quotes. Sometimes, just go with your heart, see which contractor u feel most comfortable, unless pricing really a big difference.

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