Hi Galaxy Angel,

Sorry to intercept your thread but i need your advise on the maincon Imam.

Currently Imam is doing my house renovation. During quotation stage, he said will include ("bao") all wiring, wet works, backyard extension & plaster ceiling, plumbing.

But now when he's about to complete the wiring job, all of a sudden he told my husband that "bao" doesn't mean he will include power gang, power socket and 20A faceplate, etc..  So we have no choice but to buy, if not Imam will charge me.

Not only that, Imam also charged an additional RM3K for plaster ceiling, saying that he "miscalcuated" the extension area for my 2 bedroom.

Seems like a lot of hidden cost, did Imam charge you the same? Please share your experience, thank you.

Correct me if I am wrong, base on the calculation from my laminated flooring, the combined room size for the 2 bedrooms is 370sqft. Its only a flatboard plaster ceiling + cornice for downlight installation. No light drought, nothing fanciful. Last minute Imam  (the main contractor) told me his "bao" don't include this extended area...

Is this  the standard practice?

With 7-8 indons behind him, I don't think i have a choice...

Not clear, what you means by man hole?

I dont think its for the ceiling. Not for the above question. Normally at the back of terrace house, there is a manhole for sewerage inside the lot. Its on the land...a square mild steel cover. The cover can be open for maintainance purposes.