Hi tomjason,

I do really need a very good luck right now.
Received my first quotation.

- Demolish existing brickwall and make good = 700
- Demolish existing tile at convert bathroom = 300
- Excavation for footing, ground slab & ground beam = 500
- Construct new r.c footing, beams, column, slab at grd & roof level = 4000
- Laying 115 thk brickwall c/w plastering = 3500
- Supply & install 1'x2' floor tiles (kitchen) = 6000
- Supply & install 1'x2' floor tiles (convert bathroom) = 6100
- Supply & install roof trussess & concrete tiles.
- Supply & install single leaf solid door c/w frame & lockset (2nos) = 1200
- Supply & install 3 leaf push-out aluminium window for kitchen (1no) = 1000
- Supply & install exhaust fan for kitchen (1no) = 300
- Supply & install concealed ABS pipes for water tap including fittings (5nos) = 750
- Supply & install WC for bathroom (1no) = 500
- Supply & install sanitary & outlet pipes to sewer manhole (3nos) = 500
- Wiring & switch socket for powerpoint from DB (2nos) = 400
- Wiring & switch for lighting at extension part (2nos) = 160
- Painting for extension part = 2500

looking at this quotation making me "pening la"..
Question : Is the price stated reasonable?

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Added on September 22, 2012, 11:26 pmBos...

Me also want to know whats the purpose of Kayu Bakau....

TQ..

This post has been edited by aoi9798: Sep 22 2012, 11:26 PM

thanks bro tomjason, not it's not a mistake. If i use normal asbestos or factory zinc and exclude the tile how much saving i could get?
Your budget based on Y12 pad foothing/beam/pillar or normal pre cast tiang? I'm looking around RM40k; is't possible?

hi bro tomjason i want secret formula too.. my mummy nak reno sikit might be as a guidance hihi

Hi tomjason,

I'm planning to build a concrete kitchen tabletop with tiles. The contractor told me that I can choose whether to use:

1. bricks for the tabletop legs/stand, which will be about 4 inch thick (bricks + cement + tiles on both sides)... or
2. without bricks, but using cement with rod irons inside (+ tiles on both sides), which will be slimmer and nicer looking.

I like the 2nd option as it looks more modern, but I'm not sure whether is it strong enough? Afraid that in long term it may not be able to tahan the weight and all the pounding + cooking works done in the kitchen... scared may crack later and the whole tabletop collapse Also, is it advisable to add some hidden legs/stand in the middle of the tabletop? Hope you can help advice on this. For those who have experience in this, please feel free to comment and advise too. Thanks!

This post has been edited by cheekily: Sep 23 2012, 04:56 PM

Hi bro,

for your case estimated RM7K exclude door and windows (you do not mention how many windows and door..i estimated door and windows RM2500).

Kayu bakau is for piling, usually for area with soft land..this to prevent your house from sinking..do not worry the kayu bakau will last for ages and the kayu bakau termite cannot bite since to hard for them.

good luck

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Added on September 24, 2012, 9:04 amhi bro,

pvc pipe is not expensive...the contractor charge you expensive...try get few quotation..if you want cheaper..try get indon contractor but you must supervsie..

good luck

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Added on September 24, 2012, 9:05 ami have posted in the thread...read every page...

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Added on September 24, 2012, 9:14 amhi bro,

for your case...your reno 7x10..the contractor charge you RM28K....too expensive...

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Added on September 24, 2012, 9:22 ammy calculation in included roof tile...if to exclude roof tile minus RM2100...i don know cost of factory zink as you mention...i guess not much different...

yes my calculation based on Y12 footing,beam etc...your budget is around RM40K..yes it is possible.....you cannot get that price if you are hiring contractor..you can get it if you hiring indon contractor..try call the number i ave in the thread..

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Added on September 24, 2012, 9:26 amhi bro,

the second option is good..look slimmer...dont worry..it is strong....the weight of kitchen table is not supported 100% by that brick or concrete..90% of the weight is support by the concrete that attached to the wall....

This post has been edited by tomjason: Sep 24 2012, 09:26 AM

dear Sifu,

Kindly help to estimate the damage.

1. build a fencing wall 12 feet x 5.6 feet, 1 wall only using red brick.

2. to fill cement on the small garden in front of house, 12 x 5 feet.

Thanks

hi,
I have ask a contractor to quote for the following:

10’x7’L SHAPE TABLE TOP (INCLUDE:DOUBLE SINK+TAP)
CONNECT WIRING AND INSTALL DOWN LIGHT(NOT INCLUDE DOWN LIGHT)

WET AREA: 10’x11’ BRICK WALL (INCLUDE 4X4 SLIDING WINDOW, 5’ WALL TILES(white horse), FLOOR TILES(white horse),PLUMBING WORKS. FIX GLASS BOX(NOT INCLUDE GLASS BOX),INSTALL
CORNICES.

quotation is RM 9200, is it reasonable?

PM me the formula pls, TQ

hi bro,

1. Wall fence estimated cost RM700.

2. concrete cement 12x5, estimated RM400.


gd luck bro

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Added on September 24, 2012, 11:46 amthe quotations is cheap...does the quotation include roof? or just wall 10x11 ??



This post has been edited by tomjason: Sep 24 2012, 11:46 AM

only 10' * 11' wall, no roof...

my calculation based on your requirement estimated RM7500 (including tabletop,wet kitche etc...)...

i suppose reasonable your quotation..try to get 2,3 quotation to compare...

Thanks for the advice! Will go for the thin leg/stand then The concrete tabletop is about 8 ft long... actually it's not from wall end-to-wall end, but more of in the middle of the wall, so will need 2 legs/stand on each sides (left and right). Do I need to add a hidden leg in the middle too?

This post has been edited by cheekily: Sep 24 2012, 06:12 PM

Thank you vy much.
how about quotation for the grille?
4’x6’ Mildsteel 1x1 - 2 units

2’x4’ Mildsteel 1x1 - 3 units

4’x4’ Mildsteel 1x1 - 3 units

5’x6’Mildsteel 1x1 - 1 unit

3’x6’ Mildsteel 1x1 - 1 unit

3’x7’ Back-door - 1 unit

5’x7’ Main-door - 1 unit

quotation about RM 4300 (with powder coat)

no problem if you do not want the the hidden leg...if you want also can...no problem...for tabletop the most important is how your contractor connect to the wall properly..

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Added on September 25, 2012, 8:11 amhi bro,

for grill m.s. powder coated price range is about RM12-RM16 sq ft..so i guess your quotation is double the price...

This post has been edited by tomjason: Sep 25 2012, 08:11 AM

thank you very much bro..

Sifu, need to check the price for piping quotation as below (double storey house):

To modify the main supply to the main water tank and backyard of the house (kitchen area) - RM1300
To change all the piping of 3 toilet with conceal piping - RM2500
To install (bybass water system) and test water pump - RM300

How this price above? I really no idea with the price whether is expensive onot.
1. Currently the old house I bought i running with old steel piping, is it recommend to change all the piping?
2. What kind of piping I should use? any specification?
3. Any other things I need to take attention??

Thank you....

Normally main contractor will charge higher..if you want cheaper get indon contractor....if want greater cheaper get indon worker..you supervise...

below is the answer:

1. Currently the old house I bought i running with old steel piping, is it recommend to change all the piping?

Ans: old steel is actually GI piping....usually will rust at the joint.....for long term advised to change to PVC Class 6.

2. What kind of piping I should use? any specification?
Ans: Do not use ABS pipe (blue pipe)

3. Any other things I need to take attention??
Ans: as item 2. Since you are using pump, make sure your contractor properly glue at the joint and bend.

i hv posted tip on piping..read all my thread.

gd luck

my house is 22 x 75. the backyard needed to extent to be wetkitchen = 5 feet.
Wetkitchen size = 22 x 5 feet

My scenario: Wanted to use existing door and windows panel, will add kitchen cabinet once extention done(different contractor)

According to this contractor, new door and windows needed since existing cannot fit/use(?). Anyone know why? Not sure what he meant by that but he included door and windows in below calculation

Quotation given for extention

i. Structure with piling kayu bakau ,complete plaster ceiling & painting RM 13,200.00
ii. Concrete slab on top RM 3,500.00
iii. 2 set aluminum window ( 6’x 4’ ) + ( 4 x 4 ) RM 1,000.00
iv. 1 set solid wooden door grade ’A’ RM 520.00
Or conceal 1 set security door with installation RM 1,900.00
v. Tiling ½ wall tiles for new extension RM 2,000.00
vi. Floor tiles for new extension with ( 1’x 2’) tiles RM 1,400.00
vii. Hack original back wall and clear rubbish RM 600.00
viii. L-shape table top ( 11+8+3-2 ) RM 2,600.00
With ( 2’x 2’ ) tiles on top & (1’x 1’) tiles for base
ix. Re-locate 1 set water point with outlet for basin RM 250.00
x. 1 set water point with outlet for washing machine RM 250.00
xi. Re-locate telephone box RM 250.00
xii. Wiring for new extension
 1 set 13amp direct line for D/B box RM 110.00
 1 pc N.C.B RM 30.00
 1 set looping13amp for washing machine RM 60.00
 1 set looping 13amp c/w switch for cooker hood RM 180.00
 1 set looping 13amp RM30/per RM 120.00
 1 pc lighting point for outdoor RM 75.00
 1 pc lighting point c/w switch for kitchen RM 75.00
 2 pc looping lighting point RM30/per RM 60.00

TotalCost : RM28180


Please help to advice us whether its waaaayyy overcharge or ok ok only, tomjason! big appreciation in advance

Thanks for your valuable advice

This post has been edited by cheekily: Sep 26 2012, 08:16 PM

hi bro,

for door and windows there few size...if you want to use the existing window..ask the contractor to use frame that fit your doors and windows...normally windows no problem since the frame is custom fit to your requirement..if you ar using wooden door frmae also there are custom fit..maybe your contractor is mau kerja senang....

below is my comment on the quotation:


i. Structure with piling kayu bakau ,complete plaster ceiling & painting RM 13,200.00
Ans: Expensive. Estimated RM6K only.

ii. Concrete slab on top RM 3,500.00
Ans: Resonable.

iii. 2 set aluminum window ( 6’x 4’ ) + ( 4 x 4 ) RM 1,000.00
Ans: Estimated RM840 (color glass min 5 mm thick, powder coated). Your quotation does not specify spec.

iv. 1 set solid wooden door grade ’A’ RM 520.00
Ans: If include pasang and varnish are cheap, (normally Varnish and pasang cost RM250).

Or conceal 1 set security door with installation RM 1,900.00
Ans; Reasonable

v. Tiling ½ wall tiles for new extension RM 2,000.00
Ans: Refer to my previous thread read all to find tile upah. Then you calculate


vi. Floor tiles for new extension with ( 1’x 2’) tiles RM 1,400.00
Ans: same as above.

vii. Hack original back wall and clear rubbish RM 600.00
Ans: reasonable (you do not specify size of wall)

viii. L-shape table top ( 11+8+3-2 ) RM 2,600.00

With ( 2’x 2’ ) tiles on top & (1’x 1’) tiles for base
Ans: Total length 24 feets. Estimated with tile RMRM2K.

ix. Re-locate 1 set water point with outlet for basin RM 250.00
Ans: resonable. Normally RM100 per point.

x. 1 set water point with outlet for washing machine RM 250.00
Ans: same as above

xi. Re-locate telephone box RM 250.00
Ans: Resonable

xii. Wiring for new extension
 1 set 13amp direct line for D/B box RM 110.00
 1 pc N.C.B RM 30.00
 1 set looping13amp for washing machine RM 60.00
 1 set looping 13amp c/w switch for cooker hood RM 180.00
 1 set looping 13amp RM30/per RM 120.00
 1 pc lighting point for outdoor RM 75.00
 1 pc lighting point c/w switch for kitchen RM 75.00
 2 pc looping lighting point RM30/per RM 60.00

For wiring, refer to my previous thread i hv put detail..then you calculate..

gd luck bro...try get few quotation to compare...since item item 1 is way to expensive.

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Added on September 27, 2012, 8:15 amyou are welcomed...


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yesterday my friend ask me to help her to complete her unfinish house..from other contractor.....her house completed already but she did not stay there so all wiring, windows etc kena curi already...she also want to extension sikit....


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This post has been edited by tomjason: Sep 27 2012, 08:15 AM