Hi, I have got my quotation from a contractor on renovating my house. It's actually over my budget, so I'm thinking of taking some expensive items out. What do you think of the price?

Autogate (motor and cabelling only) = 3k

Extra plug points + lighting + aircon + fans installation = 2k

Walk in wardrobe with one sliding door = 8k

kitchen low cabinet (12 ft) + 1 tall cabinet (2 ft) + fridge cabinet (3 ft) + solid top = RM9.5k

kitchen wall cabinet = 1.8k

Island 4' X 3' = 2.3k

Splashback mosaics = 1k

Painting whole house (emulsion paint, interior only, house built up size 1800sqft) = 5k

Study table + Book cabinet (total 17 ft) = 5.5k (I think I'll first take out this, as 5k for a study is too much)

Hi there!

I have seen your posted quotation. Honestly, I think some of the things is a bit on the higher side of quotation. But then again, I'm not sure what's the material or quality of material used. If you need any advice, don't hesitate to buzz me yeah!

Cheers!

The kitchen is expensive

wow..wardrobe 8k oredi?

wooden work (kitchen cabinet & wardrobe) is expensive

Without know the exact scope of works it would be difficult/ in accurate for anyone to comment. But generally, the prices are on the high side.
Why don't you get a few more quote for the same scope of work, then it should be able give you the basis to negotiate with your preference contractor.
Having said that, if you go for those One Stop designer/ contractor you would be expected to pay higher prices. They need to make profit from the work
Why don't you break them into different contractors? e.g
1. autogate
2. electrician
3. Cabinet & furnitures
4. Painting

Oh, forgot this point ; the wardrobe is 13ft length. I also think the wooden works are expensive. My eyeballs nearly dropped when I look at the wardrobe's price. My friend told me this contractor's work is very nice, like show units, which is why I approach him.

I consider taking a contractor because other than doing the above, I need someone to do the cement work after installing aircons, splashback, install bathroom accessories, cabeling and plug points etc.

I tried to approach some contractors just for the cement works but they didn't want to take cause it's too small. Not to mention most bathroom accessories shops don't provide installation (or even contacts) for shower screens, mirrors etc. All the shops I visited asked me to get contractor to do these.

This post has been edited by lowlowc: Sep 13 2011, 09:12 AM

u may contact me is you are interested.
may visit my website at www.monteinterior.com for more info
thanks

This post has been edited by monteinterior: Sep 13 2011, 10:00 AM

lowlowc, ya lor .. need to plaster back le the things..and install the bathroom stuff. ur contractor reliable ka? better make sure it's worth the money since it's on the high side. my one's attitude is terrible, but when come to quote in the beginning was total opposite.

Sorry to hear that you got a contractor with attitude. What did you employ the contractor for?

It's not possible for me to let the contractor did all the above stuffs, cause over my budget already. Still need some money to buy aircons, fans and other furnitures.

Is 5K for painting interior of a double storey 20X65 expensive? I have not confirm with him whether this one include paints or not. I'm thinking to buy my own paint cause nippon still having promotion of 20% discount.