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stormer.lyn
post Feb 20 2025, 09:25 PM

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From: Shah Alam, Selangor
QUOTE(hoonanoo @ Feb 20 2025, 08:41 PM)
I don't see how in any future, to avoid this kind of scammer
I can see that someone would be at the contractor's mercy.
let say you got project 300k, and I was wondering if can do by progress payment
when they finish 10%, you pay 10%.
This way can mitigate loss, right? But me not being specialize in construction, may not be able to judge that 10%.
moreover, working people like me no time to go inspect renovation unless its the house I am living in.
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You could hire someone to check on the contractor's work. About RM 2k to RM3k a month (few years ago, now don't know the price already) The workers will term that person "kerani" for Clerk-of-works. The CoW will check the drawings are followed, correct materials used, and the progress of works according to schedule for payment release (you must pre-decide the progress with the contractor) etc. Many years ago I did this job, so I know it exists. Half million renovation so worth it to spend 5% on making sure it is done right by hiring a CoW.

 

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