Is $15,500 Too Expensive For Kitchen Reno?

[jaskel 2]

like what jaskel said, the rate could be reasonable. i think some other IDs might be able to do it for you at say $13,000?

but really have to see what is the intended design..

Agreed, the range is ard that.

Edited May 11, 2011 by jaskel

[JCase 0]

Thanks, ngunadi. First time doing renovations. I thot the charges for the corrugated paper was crazy. The quoted me separately for table and the solid surface top, still too high for 1 plus metre. You got any good id to recommend?

You can buy mid range teak dining set and chair for the price quoted on SS top and table.

[fangel 0]

Dear Jaskel,

Wow!! This is extremely helpful and I am really appreciative of your effort to reply my post. Very objective. Thanks v much!

[fangel 0]

Are these the people at Sin Ming Plaza?

They quoted for my place before. Approx 23% more ex compared to other quotes.

Yes they are at Sin Ming Plaza.

[billi 0]

Hi all,

A company quoted me as below, looks really expensive. Comments please.

QUOTATION for RENOVATION at

Based On SGD($)

HACKING & HAULAGE

Hack Existing Kitchen Floor Finishes 450.00

Hack Existing Kitchen Wall Finishes 800.00

Hack Existing Cement Sink/Stove Support at Kitchen 150.00

Dismantle & Dispose of Existing Kitchen Cabinets & Kitchen Fittings 250.00

Dismantle Storage Heater plus Installation 240.00

Haulage of New & Raw Materials 300.00

Clearing of Debris 450.00

Hack Existing Wall(s) Between Kitchen and Foyer Area 7.00 ft run 280.00

PRELIMINARY WORKS

Make Good Hacked Wall Area(s) & Plaster Smooth 1,600.00 ( Expensive ard $800 )

WET WORKS

KITCHEN

Supply Labour & Material to do Cement Screeding For Kitchen Floor 750.00

Waterproofing 250.00

Construct Cement Base (Sides Only) for Kitchen Cabinets 300.00 ( Expensive ) $250

Construct Cement Base for Refrigerator 150.00 ( expensive ) $80

Construct Cement Base for Washng Machine 150.00 ( expsnsive ) $80Piping For Kitchen 350.00

Installatoin Kitchen Sink & Tap 120.00

Piping For Washing Mechine 30.00

CARPENTRY WORKS

NOTE: Unless otherwise stated, all Carpentry Works quoted herein are constructed using Solid Plywood w/ Laminate/Veneer Finishes only. Where design/specifications include materials other than Solid Plywood w/ Laminate/Veneer Finishes, relevant charges will apply subject to further quotation(s) & confirmation.

KITCHEN

Supply & Install Built-In Top & Bottom Kitchen Cabinets - High-Quality Laminate Doors w/ ABS Trimmings 2,750.00 ( what is the totla lenght of cabinet isit soft close system and ABS )

> Includes: 1 Pc Aluminium-Framed Frosted Glass Door

> Includes: 1 Set Drip-Dry Dish Rack

Supply & Install Granite Top for Kitchen Cabinet Top 11 ft run 1,210.00

> Includes: Standard Back-Splash & Front-Edge Profiling

Add-On: Undermounting of Kitchen Sink

Supply & Install Paint Glass Backing as per Design Proposed 11 ft run 550.00

Supply & Install Tall Display Cabinet as per Design Proposed 3 ft run 900.00 ( Expensive ) $600

Supply & Install Breakfast Table as per Design Proposed 5 ft run 1,000.00

Supply & Install Solid Surface Top for Breakfast Table Top 8 ft run 720.00 ( per ft run $65 x 5ft )

CEILING WORKS

Contruct Light Holder at Kicthen Beam Area as per Design Proposed 10 ft run 480.00

Supply & Install Tea Mirror Finishing at Kitchen Beam Area as Per Design Proposed 10 ft run 350.00

PAINTING WORKS

Painting Works for Whole Kitchen 1 area 450.00

OTHER WORKS

Supply & Laying of Floor Protection w/ Corrugated Paper (Single Layer) 1 area 260.00

Washing of Whole House (General Cleaning) 1 area 260.00

Total: $15,550.00

Edited July 14, 2011 by billi

[dinobros 1]

The prices quote is not cheap but i think they are quite standard if you go for quality work.

Hack whole house? i was quoted about 5k for hacking whole house plus 4 panel of walls in the kitchen.

Just be careful if you request for quote from ID or contractor if it is too cheap.

Received a quote from a ID which is so cheap that we became skeptical and decide not to choose him.

He wanted us to put deposit on the first day even before he seen our unit.

Most probably a rip-off.

$3000 hacking can hack whole house.

$1600 for "Make Good Hacked Wall Area(s) & Plaster Smooth" -> this is usually not quoted at all

$600 for cement base ?? cement made of marble ah?

"Supply & Install Breakfast Table as per Design Proposed 5 ft run 1,000.00Supply & Install Solid Surface Top for Breakfast Table Top 8 ft run 720.00"

Do you really have 2 breakfast table or they double quote you?

You are doing the whole house, what is the need for "Supply & Laying of Floor Protection w/ Corrugated Paper (Single Layer) 1 area 260.00" ??

Corrugated paper also want to quote until $250. I know ppl want to earn $$, but this is just go out all the way too rip ppl off.