Hallo, nice to meet you all.

I am new member here and just bought the flat. Will get the key soon within 3 months.

New flat - 4 bedroom - 85 Sqm, everything is still empty except doors are there & flooring for kitchen & toilet only.

I still have an empty idea what/ how to start/do with renovation.

Is it if we engage contractor means tiles, light, Aircond everything we need to search & buy ourself, but if ID we just let them do all?

I only have the floor plan, never see how it looks inside the house...

Thanks.

Lili

Hi Lili,

Welcome to RT! Actually, this place is a treasure trove of renovation-related information and the other members are very generous with their advice. I've learnt so much from them!
You can scour other members' t-blogs for ideas / design inspirations.

Technically, with a contractor the costs are generally lower but you'll need a rough design of your house in mind. I said generally because these days, many contractors are happy to provide you with the design input as well.

With an ID, the costs are generally higher but they will provide you with some design input. However, as the one who has to live inside it, it would be better for you to have at least an idea of what it is that you and your family like.

You're going to have a great time doing up your dream home!

Hi,

I will share this post from Mikey from another thread to help you along.

Usual pricing shld be like this:

Full height feature wall ard $120pfr,

Tv console ard $120pfr,

Kitchen Cabinet ard $120pfr ( Your contractor price seems abit low...)

Box up pricing ard $200 depending on dimensions,

Casement Wardrobe ard $220pfr

This price i got from my renovator. If you need i can intro.

Oh ya, also needa take note of the material and mechanism they give like soft closing hinges etc...

Hope this helps.

cheers,

mikey ( no need headache, reno is a journey to your dream home

The rest will be the markup by your ID or contractor.

I think to start with, meet an ID or contractor and run through the floorplan once with them.

Then from there, pen down your list of specs for each area; be as detailed as possible.

This will keep you organised whether you meet an ID or contractor.