I too am looking for a contractor to do the following minor work on a low rise condo in KL:

1) Painting
2) Plaster ceiling with down lights
3) PLumbing
4) Other minor works

I need contractors which satisfy the following conditions:

1) Fast
2) High quality work
3) Reasonable pricing

Please be informed that im well versed in construction and its pricing so only PM me if you are a good contractor or you know of good contractors.

Thanks!

RM 50-60K will not get you a high class finish that you require. You will however be able to get a decent renovation with good appliances. I did the reno of my condo in 2009 for approx RM 50K including the following:

1) Painting & plastering all walls
2) Changing all lights, switches & fan fittings
3) Changing all internal electrical cabling & plumbing
4) Full reno of 2 bathrooms incl tiling, fittings, hacking of bathtub
5) New tiles for master bedroom, kitchen, balcony and both bathrooms
6) Grills on main door and balcony door
7) Full remodel of kitchen using modern kitchen design with granite top (2 lengths) and cabinets
8) New appliances e.g 42" LCD TV, water heaters, fridge, washing machine with drier, built in hob, hood and oven, water purification system, inverter aircons, normal fans & designer fans
9) New double curtains in all rooms
10) New 3+2 leather sofa set
11) 6 seater hard wood dining table
12) Grinding of marble flooring in hall, living room and dining area
13) Re-skin of all existing built in cabinets
14) Construction of new ceiling height built in cabinet on balcony

To get this price, i did a tender between 3 contractors (in a format which made evaluation easy). For appliances, i went around and found the cheapest and best places to purchase before getting my contractor to install.

The construction alone cost approx RM 30K with the appliances and other fittings & furnishings costing 20K. I think this was a good price considering the fact that condo construction will cost relatively more compared to landed due to access limitations.

But sadly, my previous contractor is not contactable anymore thus i need to get another contractor for my 2nd property reno now.

Not really. Its cheaper than solid surface. BUt looks far better and more durable especially to scratches. I went for Black Galaxy.

India

Which condo's have you undertaken renovations at so far?