thanks. i intend to call about 5 max.
if the first 3 i call is already up to my budget and expectation, then close shop lor.
here is just shortlisting and pre-q mah.
then i invite the short listed for final quote lor.
thanks.

Cheaper does not mean the best. Got lots of hidden cost involve.
Is good to get more, so you learn more.

kochin, I just spent 4 hours measuring every wall (height) and floor (square footage) area. phew. at least now i can get contractors to quote more precisely, and also check measurements easily. will be seeing a couple of contractors over the next two days. shall compile, compare and choose by the end of this week. I'll gladly compare quotes with you if you want.

Adele, I'll try to provide you how much is the average hacking cost once i get my quotations in. Good luck!

wrb7878, i believe so too. thats why i intend to try and narrow down what is it exactly i want, put it into some kind of format, for ease of the contractor quoting as well. then when we meet at site, i will pass to him/her (if i successfully put it into a fairly comprehensible format lah haha). At site, the contractor would also likely be able to advise me more on what can/cannot be done, and what should be the proper/better way. in that sense, its good to keep an open mind. we'll see how it goes. cheers.

already noted that lowest might not be the best person.
will evaluate more on their technical bid then.

weikee, so far I have neither. All base on talk only.

kochin, so u have to look again ... or wanna get indon to do the job?

also, i asked erny from unity design for kitchen cabinet quote, oso many days never get it

Let the tiler do for you la. They do water proofing and floor tiles last. Wall first.