That's why i never engage with relatives or friends.
I trust no one, not even myself.

yes, now oso im scare d to engage any of renovation contractor...my house renovation have been delay for few mth bcos of the wireman recommended by my fren..

my fren used to work as IT, degree holder... now doing cctv installation ...bcome a cctv/alarm contractor, doing hacking /installation thing..u can c tat renovation in MY is booming, lots of newly completed house over the yrs..

over 10 contractor, duno how many is good n honest one..

This post has been edited by dinor01: Oct 31 2013, 09:31 AM

Ya. difficult to judge now.
the only thg is don't pay first before they done their job or gradually per stages.
Or else we cry also nobody heard.

i miss out the step to knock all the tiles...after i paid all...i notice craxk on the wall tiles...go n knock again..all r hollow sound....

If got budget go for Mild steel 1.2mm with Galvanised dipping and Powder coat.

how much do mild steel gate price nowadays for cheap n good?

There's plenty of cons when using relatives for renovation, not likely to bargain once price quoted, when situation like yours arise, very difficult to approach as not to spoil relationship.

Is wrought iron grille any good for outdoor and indoor? I need strong security grille, no need those fancy grille.

Grilles cannot fully deter break in Hence no need to to get expensive nor super thick mild steel, Wrought Iron.

I'm looking for wire mesh supplier for my house windows. Don't like the conventional grille type. Anyone got reliable contacts?

I'm looking for gate supplier supplier for my house. It's about 18ft wide x 6ft height.. 18 ft wide inclusive of 15 ft main gate and 3 ft for walk in gate. Anyone got reliable contacts and can come out with quotation?

thanks

Hi guys,

i have recently received my pangsapur damai keys.

It is a 984 sq feet apartment (almost same as per attached).

I have to do the grille at the yard, front door, balcony, 1 master bedroom windows and 2 more bed room windows.

A contractor is quoting RM 2,600.

Is this reasonable?
What questions should i ask to see if the quality is right at the price?
He has done 1 apartment there which i have not seen yet.

thanks.


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You need to asked your contractor what sort of material for that price.

- material type; hollow or solid?, thickness? round or rectangle? iron or wrought ?
- pattern; design, if regular pattern then gap.

-> observe how it is installed. secure against a thief trying to unscrew or pry it open or not.

-> calculate cost per sq ft. (that is how they all do it).

compare cost per sqft based on material type.

Our company are provide metal works such as window & door grille, main gate, awning, security door & etc. Kindly call 016-2622285 for more details. TQ

any1 know a reliable grille seller in JB?

Hi
Hollow and 2-3 mm.
Wallplug n welded.

Rm2500.

I do not have the measurement.

Is the price ok for an apartmebt?

Thanks

any could recommend for johor bahru area ?

There are quite a number of grill manufacturers in Tebrau area. Most grill companies in Nusajaya are sales and marketing. Just go direct to Tebrau.

I got 3 different quotations, can get some comments from sifus here....

material and design not much different, mild steel, simple pattern, house with lots of windows and sliding doors

Quotn #1 - 7200 - saw the sample, finishing is good, smooth and nice paint, joints are even
supplier say he will use the only 'certified' way to install - by drilling hole thru the side of the grill and fixing into wall with screw. Screws cannot be seen so very safe.

Qoutn #2 - 5400 - workmanship is a bit poor, paint is uneven, got thick and thin patches, welding at joints look rough, got blobs of metals. Seen the 'show' house - grill installed by welding little metal 'ears' to the frame and screw onto wall. Screws can be easily seen and accessed. I estimate with a portable power screwdriver, < 3 minutes to open the 2x2 grill for toilet window (4 screws). Other windows more difficult, have to pry open the glass window first.
When I asked, supplier say no problem one. To break in the thief will not bother to unscrew. They use crowbar/carjack to break open or just cut the bars, much easier for them

Quotn #3 - 4800 - finishing a bit poor like in #2. Supplier say he will use a combination of screws and directly welding to the window/door metal frame to install. Got such thing one? I would imagine it will look real horrible with all the welding marks. But he claim will paint over, and this is the safest method. No way can unscrew or jack.

Will like to go for #1, but big price difference due to method of installing. A cursory check around the neighborhood, seems most houses use #2 method to install their grills. Never seen something like #3.