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Renovation Quote For Overhaul Of 30-Year Old 4A Unit Resale Flat - Reasonable?

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Hi all, i'm new to this forum and would like to seek the advice and comments on my renovation quote from my contractor. Its for a overhual of a 30 year old 4A unit. I personally think that its a little on the high side...Appreciate any comments and advices. Thanks in advance!

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Kitchen and Toilets

1 To supply and lay Homogenous tiles flooring with water-proofing for kitchen. $1,200.00

2 To supply and patch ceramic wall tiles for kitchen. ( Full Height ) $2,200.00

3 To construct sink support with Homogenous tiles. $700.00

4 To construct half height wall for sink support. $400.00

5 To supply and install Laminated kitchen cabinet. ( Top and Bottom 2 side 52ft ) $5,720.00

6 To supply and install Solid Work Top for kitchen cabinet. ( 2 side total : 30ft ) $2,100.00

7 To construct fridge base, washing machine base and cabinet base. ( 2 side ) $400.00

8 To supply and install inlet and outlet for washing machine and sink. $160.00

9 To supply and patch ceramic wall tiles for 2 toilet. $2,200.00

10 To supply and Lay homogenous tiles for 2 toilets flooring c/w Water-proofing. $1,600.00

11 To supply and install 2 toilet aluminium bi-fold door. $440.00

12 To supply labour to install 2 toilets bowl. $200.00

13 To supply labour to install common toilet wash basin. $80.00

14 To supply and install solid surface vanity basin and below cabinet for master toilet. $900.00

15 To supply and install 1 fix panel shower screen ( 3ft ) for master toilet c/w shower kerb. $450.00

16 To supply and install kitchen and 2 toilets big PVC pipe. $900.00

Wiring and Piping

17 To rewiring for the whole house.

7 no. 13Ax2, 6no. 13A, 2 Telephone point, 2 x Heater point, 2 x SCV point, 1 x 15A, $1,900.00

9 x lighting point, install 9no. Lighting, 1 x DB box.

18 To supply and install S/S piping for kitchen and 2 toilets. ( single ) $750.00

Living hall and Bedrooms

19 To supply and install Laminated door for 3 bedrooms and store room. $1,400.00

20 To erect L box ( 3 side ) and 1 side light holder and false ceiling for living and dining hall. $1,800.00

21 To supply and install 12 LED lighting point for L box and 1 for false ceiling & 1 for light holder. $520.00

22 To supply and install Laminated TV console for living hall. ( 8ft ) $2,080.00

23 To supply and install big mirror for dining hall. ( 6ft x 4ft / tea colour ) $500.00

24 To erect simple cornices for bedroom 2 & 3. $400.00

25 To erect L box with light holder for master bedroom. ( L shape ) $800.00

26 To supply and install 5 LED and 1 light holder lighting point for master bedroom L box. $300.00

27 To supply and install Laminated wardrobe c/w pull out mirror for master bedroom. ( 6ft ) $1,710.00

28 To supply and install dressing table ( 3 ft x full height ) and 2 side table for master bedroom. $1,180.00

29 To supply and install Laminated wardrobe for bedroom 2. ( 6 ft ) $1,560.00

30 To supply and install Laminated wardrobe ( 6ft ) for bedroom 3. $1,560.00

31 To supply and install Laminated study table and book cabinet for bedroom 3. ( 8ft ) $2,080.00

32 To plaster for the whole house wall and ceiling. $1,900.00

33 To supply and lay Homogenous tiles for living hall, dining hall ,3 bedrooms and store room $6,500.00

flooring c/w skirting.

34 To supply and lay homogenous tiles for main entrance staircase. ( 2 step ) $300.00

35 To supply and install Solid Nyatoh main door. $600.00

36 To supply and install wrought iron main gate. ( 3ft x 7ft ) $500.00

Window

37 To supply and install aluminium sliding window for living hall, bedroom 3 and kitchen with $3,500.00

top hung ( 3 way track ) , master room and bedroom 2 casement with Top hung, 2 toilets

adjustable louver.

38 To supply and install Aluminium sliding grille for living hall, 3 bedrooms and kitchen window. $1,250.00

39 To cover master bedroom side top hang window. $40.00

Other

40 To supply and install kitchen entrance Aluminum sliding door. ( PVC / 3ft x 7ft ) $350.00

41 To supply and install S/S rubbish chute. $200.00

42 To hack existing wall tiles and floor tiles for 2 toilet and kitchen, sink and stove support, $3,000.00

Dismantle kitchen cabinet, 2 toilet bowl and basin, toilet door and 3 bedroom door.

And hack living hall and 3 bedrooms and store room marble flooring dismantle master bedroom

wardrobe and all cornices.

43 To reposition kitchen entrance and made good finishing. $250.00

44 To paint the whole house wall and ceiling with ICI emulsion paint. $1,200.00

45 To wash whole house flooring with acid and clear all debris. $300.00

46 To supply and install 1 to 3 sprit unit air-con for 3 bedrooms. ( Mitsubishi industrial ) $2,950.00

47 To supply and install Laminated shoes cabinet ( 5ft ) & cushion seat ( 2 ft ) for living hall . $1,050.00

48 To supply and install Tempered glass c/w spray paint colour for cooker area. ( 4 ft ) $500.00

Total : $62,580.00

 

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From the looks from it, your renovation required tons of carpentry works and electrical works. This 2 will cost you quite a fair bit.

From the comments below are base on personal preference. Any offence, I sincerely apologies to you.

DESCRIPTION Quote

Living hall and Bedrooms

19 To supply and install Laminated door for 3 bedrooms and store room. $1,400.00 - normally one bedroom door will cost around $200 plus to $400. yours seems on a high side. Unless if the laminated door quality and design is there then the price of each door will be on a higher side.

22 To supply and install Laminated TV console for living hall. ( 8ft ) $2,080.00 - if you are able why not just buy off the shelves? There are tons of great designs for TV consoles. Unless you mention Feature wall then you will need contractor to do it for you.

23 To supply and install big mirror for dining hall. ( 6ft x 4ft / tea colour ) $500.00 - if you are looking into fengshui this you might check if it is ok to put at dining hall.

28 To supply and install dressing table ( 3 ft x full height ) and 2 side table for master bedroom. $1,180.00 - if you are able just buy off the shelf.

29 To supply and install Laminated wardrobe for bedroom 2. ( 6 ft ) $1,560.00 - is it sliding door or casement door? If it is casement door then will take up some space for open and close.

30 To supply and install Laminated wardrobe ( 6ft ) for bedroom 3. $1,560.00 - is it sliding door or casement door? If it is casement door then will take up some space for open and close.

31 To supply and install Laminated study table and book cabinet for bedroom 3. ( 8ft ) $2,080.00 - if you are able just buy off the shelf.

flooring c/w skirting.

35 To supply and install Solid Nyatoh main door. $600.00 - fire proof?

Other

46 To supply and install 1 to 3 sprit unit air-con for 3 bedrooms. ( Mitsubishi industrial ) $2,950.00 - inverter? check the warrenties and what model do they provide.

 

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$600 for main door 100% not fire proof .

aircon price is ok

tv console is expensive

dressing table and side tables buy off shelf because normally if u buy bed frame they have matching tables and dresser

study table must see design than can know if coat how much

Edited by wondermelon
 

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Always remember during the renovation do have a check on the progress. Sometimes there is a sudden hiccup which you will be surprise. Do be firm on your decision and do not have them brainwash you.

thanks all for the inputs.. have managed to nego with him and also reduced the scope...now cost about $56k. have decided to proceed... hope to see a newly renovated house soon!

 

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