Once sign reno contract, cannot take items out?

[Terraces 0]

Along the renovation journey, there was some changes to our reno ideas and we had to change the reno item, e.g. from false ceiling to Lbox, which is much cheaper than the former. However, our ID from a Casetrust - accreditated company indicated that as we have signed the contract, we have to abide by the indicated items in it and there will be no revision (lowering) to the prices even if we settled for a cheaper alternative in the end. 

Is this true in renovation contracts? Can anyone assist?

[AndreaLee 3]

On ‎12‎/‎13‎/‎2017 at 12:17 AM, Terraces said:

Along the renovation journey, there was some changes to our reno ideas and we had to change the reno item, e.g. from false ceiling to Lbox, which is much cheaper than the former. However, our ID from a Casetrust - accreditated company indicated that as we have signed the contract, we have to abide by the indicated items in it and there will be no revision (lowering) to the prices even if we settled for a cheaper alternative in the end. 

Is this true in renovation contracts? Can anyone assist?

Hmm, I don't think you are able to change anything. As the contract has already been signed. Unless if your ID is kind enough to redo your contract and void the last one.

[hellolulu 0]

I think it depends on the ID. I have heard of ID that allows their clients to change the details/designs - what happened is, there will be a second contract drawn up at the end of the renovation that details the changes made. If there is any price difference, you either top up or the ID would deduct accordingly from the last payment.