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 Renovation with non-local contractor, The prices and the works involved

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swing123
post May 18 2025, 10:36 AM

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Looking at the itemised list I think the price is fair and not exorbitant. If the workmanship is good then I would say you get a fair deal.

I did my reno with a much longer list than yours and nearing completion, so benchmark your itemised price vs mine which is niot too far off. I did not engage a master con so I asked for few quotes for each of the major work done and your price is roughly within the range.

Renovation costs had sky rocketed over the last 2-3 yrs
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post May 26 2025, 10:56 PM

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QUOTE(stormer.lyn @ May 26 2025, 09:49 PM)
I'll comment on the electrical works only. If done properly and following specs, the RM 15k sounds about right for a whole house rewiring
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The rm15k includes not just rewiring, but plaster ceiling and curtain rail. Granted it is for 900sf but still, with the number of sockets and downlights, I would say it is a fair deal.

To TS, just double check if the mega cable specs for different socket points, I would suggest top up for 4mm for kitchen sockets and airconds. Curtain rails check if it is heavy duty and silent tracks, and if it is ceiling mount and he is also doing plaster ceiling, ask for reinforced ceiling for where the rail is installed.
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post May 26 2025, 11:06 PM

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QUOTE(kruzae @ May 18 2025, 12:55 AM)

Toilets (2 toilets, measuring 8x5 and 7x5ft):
- Aluminium ceiling board for toilets
- changing the toilet windows to top hung (2x2ft) (I provide the windows)
- removing and installing new floor tiles (he provided the tiles, i choose, its a 1x2ft)
- changing and minor arrangement of the piping including concealing work
- installing 2 exhaust ceiling fans including the duct and hole creation in the wall
- removing and installing new toilet bowls and sink cabinets (I provide all the items)
Total: RM 4500

Painting the whole house including all doors
Total:  RM 1500

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Hi, hope this is not too late to provide suggestions for toilet. Since u r changing tiles, do up the waterproof treatment before installing tiles. For tiles, ask for specs, prefer porcelain instead of ceramic, and for shower area, choose R11 specs tile for the floor tiles.

You may not have the needs for now, but I would suggest to widen one of the toilet door for wheelchair accessibility.
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