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dannyl77
post Jan 13 2009, 12:08 AM

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QUOTE(naleh33 @ Jan 12 2009, 12:53 PM)
Hi all,

I have just got my keys to my new condo. I am planning to do some renovation. However, need some advice. Should I look for single renovator/contractor/ID who do the whole renovation for me or should I look for separate renovator like for kitchen cabinet,wardrobe and also living room?

I am abit confused and lost to start my renovation of my houseĀ  sad.gif

Hope someone can provide me with some guidance
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Hi , just came across this thread & share some experience with every1 here....

I got my keys to my condo also last month , Just finish my simple renovation...

Hi naleh33 :

1st & foremost , i think u need some Vision or Idea what u want to do with ur house 1st - A concept or Theme , Try to get it from going through some INTERIOR RENOVATION MAGAZINE - I think it will cost u RM 10 -RM 20 only for 1 , get a few books if to get more variety.... AFter that , u can Look for Renovator / Contractor / ID ......

if u go for Single Renovator / Contractor which Renovate everything - u will safe ur energy & time... Usually got some Renovator / Contractor which is STATION @ your condo area ( PAO CHEONG ) , if ur condo is Just completed.. usually 3-4 Group of Renovators / Contractors....
Try to compare their prices - Get a few lar... compare for urself..... Let them know ur idea get some suggestion from them & compare apple to apple the Quotation.... Also , Check out their Quality & Workmanship by a Viewing their Completed Project ( if there is la ).... U can also go & seach for urself others Contractors / Renovators Outside & compare..

Wat i can say is sometimes hiring these STATION Contractor ( PAO CHEONG ) can be an advantage becos , they know the Your Bulding Materials Specs / Requirement ...... as in ur Paint color code , Tiles Code , Standard Grille Design ( if there is la ) , Renovation Application - Renovation Deposit & security Deposit .... & since they are Station there , They are Saving a bit on Mobilasation Cost becos their Sub-con dont need to Travel to much ..... And also u dont have to worry about coordinating them ( if they are Hire Seperately ) , they will co-ordinate themself...... In My case , My Main Contrator did my ELECTRICAL including Hacking Wall & Additional Power Points / Fan Points / Air-cond Points , PLASTERING all the Hacked wall + Will Touch-up Back with Original Paint color ..... CONCRETE TOP , Some Tiling Works , Some Plumbing works + Tiling Works , PLaster Ceiling , Window & Door Grille , Additional Aluminium Window , Gypsum Wall , Additional Painting Works , & lastly Installation of All the Lights Fittings / Fans / Water Heater , etc..........

The Kitchen Cabinet i let another Guy do ( Fren ) , The rest all i Let 1 Contractor Handle ( Less Headache ) ,

If u look for a Multiple sub Contractors , i tink maybe u can save some Money , around 10-15% maybe ... I am just guessing lar - Maybe more , Maybe less ..., But the thing is , u need to do all the Coordinating / Monitoring ...... u need to meet up with all of them , one by one , or call them up , one by one..... very tiring one , unless u are willing to do so & u got a lot of time ......, or Maybe what u can do is Filter them , somethimes u know lar we got frens who might be doing something we need & that we can get good price one .... Maybe you can take it out from the works of the Main Contractor / Renovator ..... In my case - The Kitchen Cabinet / Wardrobe ...

Lastly , u Mentioned ID , if u can afford to Hire & I.D. ( Interior Designer ) , then i guess u are quite Wealthy ( or Willing to Spend lar ) ... Then u dont have to Worry .. He ( The ID will do everything for u - That is wat u pay him for )
From ideas to Conceptual , to designing , to Renovation , to Hiring Renovator ( either the one the ID Recommended one or Tender one ) to Monitoring , Supervising & coordinating of Renovation works , Fittings & Furniture selections / consultations , All & everything he will help u to do........... but from what i know The Fees Dont come Cheap.....

Anyhow.... Just sharing my 2 cents here.... smile.gif & all the Best in ur House Renovation..... biggrin.gif

This post has been edited by dannyl77: Jan 13 2009, 12:13 AM

 

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