Quote Sample : Electrical & Plumbing

Sample 1 : July 08

ELECTRICAL WORK

To run lighting point - Qty/36 - Price/$35.00 - Amount : $1.260.00

To install lighting - Qty/44 - Price/$8.00 - Amount : $352.00

To run and install 13A x '1 - Qty/1 - Price/$55.00 - Amount: $55.00

To run and install 13A x 2 - Qty/6 - Price/$65.00 - Amount : $390.00

To run and install 20A oven point - Qty/1 - Price/$85.00 - Amount : $85.00

To run and install SCV TV point - Qty/2 - Price/$95.00 - Amount : $190.00

Total : $2.332.00

PLUMBING WORK

To install storage heater - Qty/1 - Price/$95.00 - Amount : $95.00

To install kitchen sink & tap - Qty/1 - Price/$80.00 - Amount : $80.00

To shift and connect existing copper pipe to new sink location - Qty/1 - Price/$150.00 - Amount : $150.00

To install bathroom accessories - Qty/2 - Price/$30.00 - Amount : $60.00

To install bidet spray - Qty/2 - Price/$30.00 - Amount : $60.00

To install rain shower set - Qty/1 - Price/$50 - Amount : $50.00

Total : $495.00


Total Up : $2,827.00

result : reasonable
yup, price is about there.maybe u can nego on the 13A x 2 to $55/pt, and the 13A X 1 to $45/pt as that is what is quoted to me.
For the 13A x 2 & 13A X 1. We felt it too expensive. Normally from the market price sld be ard 13A x 2 $50.


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Sample 2

ELECTRICAL
To supply lighting points @ $38 per point
To supply labour to install light fittings @ $12 per light
To supply & install 13AMP single socket @ $65 per point
To supply & install 13AMP double socket @ $75 per point
To shift existing telephone pt @ $50 per point
To shift existing tv/scv point @ $90 per point

PLUMBING
To supply labour to install central heater (1 unit) @ $100.00
To supply labour to install shower set & shower mixer (2 sets) @ $180.00
To supply labour to dismantle existing & install new wash basin & mixer tap (2 sets) @ $160.00
To supply labour to install bathroom accessories (2 sets) @ $80.00
To supply labour to install kitchen sink and tap (1 set) @ $80.00

Painting : Negotiation

Before I pm you the contact, I need to caution you on the negotiation part.

Most of these contractors will quote a low price over the telephone to 'entice' you, then later when they visit yr flat, they will jack up the price. So make sure you tell the contractor you are getting a few quotes, so even if they visit yr flat to give a final quote, you are not obliged to use them. That way you will get a good & reasonably low-price & competitive quote !

Second, make sure you tell the contractor exactly what you want -- whole flat plastering or simply "touch-up". The contractor will tell you whole flat plastering, but later claimed he meant only "touch-up" when you have given him the job. So you need to be very clear and specific about what you want -- before you agree with his quote. Point out the areas in your flat you need smoothening and plastering, so there is no ambiguity later. This was a lesson I learnt, not that I am complaining.

As for paintwork, be clear about how much sealer you need. The painter will quote say $250 for the sealer coat, but the fact is, he does not need to apply sealer coat to the whole flat, only those areas where there is fresh cement or plaster. So if he does not plaster all the area of a wall, you need not pay so much for the sealer coat. This I found out from my experience. I could have bargained for a lower price for the sealer but didn't because I was not aware of the tactic. Now I am a bit wiser, I share it with you.

Now for the actual paint job. Tell him what you want painted -- don't forget pipes, ceiling, door frames, etc. And the number of coats. They will use this as an excuse to jack up the price. I told him what I wanted on the telephone before he came to my place.

The contractor will show you a glossy catalog. And you pick, say, ICI Light and Space or All-in-One.

Later you are surprised when he used ICI Maxilite, a cheaper grade of paint for paint contractors. They don't tell you this at the time they quoted for the job, like in my case.

Too bad I only learnt about that tactic after I had agreed.

In my case I decided not to make an issue when I saw the team did a good job of the plastering -- you can see my blog for the Before and After photos -- so I let it pass. In any case the painter gave me what was specified for the final coat -- Dulux Light & Space, and the overall plastering-and-paint job was good.

I was patient and understanding only because his quote was lower than what most others were charging.

For the price I am not complaining, but am pleased with the result.

PM sent. Use my name ("Roland") to knock down the price he quoted.

For yr guidance, this was what I paid:

plastering $350
sealer coat $250
painting $800
total = $1,400

I got him to reduce to $1350.

BTW, he asked for a 50% deposit. I refused (to be safe in case the contractor not bona-fide and out to cheat) and said I will pay $400 only after he started work. When I saw he kept his word and started work in earnest, I decided to pay him $500 at the start of the 2nd day. Also, he didn't ask for payment after he had completed the job, I paid him instead but at his suggestion withheld $50 as he wants to return later to finish some little touch-ups that I had pointed out to him.

If you encounter any problem with him, it will likely be communication. I think his communication skills are not too good.

ID / Contractor Quotation : Itemised list

1 Professional Interior Designing
Design Concept Consultation
Space Planning & Furniture Layout Plan Proposal
Furnishing Consultation
3D Computerized Perspective Drawing
Materials & Colour Scheme Proposal
Hassle-free ISO formatted Project Management & Site Supervision & Audit
5 Years Warranty With Guarantee After-sales Services

2 Demolish Works
Hacking of living & dinning floor finish & skirting
Hacking of store room floor finish & skirting
Hacking of all bedrooms floor skirting
Hacking of all bathroom floor & wall finish
Hacking of kitchen floor finish
Hacking of kitchen exposed area wall finish
Hacking of cement motar bases & dapoh slap
Hacking of bathroom door & frames
Hacking of bathroom fittings & accessories
Hacking of kitchen cabinet

3 Masonry Works
Laying of 600mm x 600mm polished homogeneous floor tiles c/w skirting at living, dining & store room
Laying of HDF laminated flooring c/w skirting at all bedrooms
Make good to damaged wall for laying laminate skirting at all bedrooms
Laying of ceramic or homogeneous floor tiles at all bathroom
Laying of ceramic full height wall tiles at all bathroom
Laying of ceramic or homogeneous floor tiles at kitchen
Laying of ceramic wall tiles at exposed kitchen wall
Laying of waterproofing membrane at all bathrooms floor
Laying of waterproofing membrane at kitchen floor
Construct 50mm cabinet base
Construct 50mm washer base
Construct 50mm fridge base
Construct shower kerb at all bathrooms

4 Plumbing Works
Replacement of new copper piping to new kitchen sink position
Labour for installation of kitchen sink
Laying conceal drainage pipe for kitchen sink
Replacement of copper piping to new washing machine position
Laying conceal drainage pipe for washing machine
Labour for installation of bathroom accessories
Labour for installation of storage or instant heater

5 Ceiling Works
Construct false ceiling at foyer area
Construct false ceiling at bedroom passage way
Construct L-box light holder at living area
Construct L-box light holder at dining area
Construct 2 rolls of L-box light holder at master bedroom
Carpentry Works: external in laminate finishes

6 Design & fabricate 20ft kitchen cabinet in ABS trimming laminated door c/w :
1) design handles & cutlery tray
2) Supply & install stainless steel dish rack
3) Labour to install cooker hood & hob
4) Stainless steel backing at cooker hob

7 Carpentry Work
Design & fabricate 2'L tall cabinet for oven or conceal pipes
Design & fabricate 8'L x 8'Ht feature wall c/w swing door at household shelter
Design & fabricate 6'L TV console at living area
Design & fabricate 6'L x 6'Ht feature wall above TV console at living
Design & fabricate 6'L wardrobe in laminated floor finish at master bedroom
Design & fabricate 5'L x 6'Ht headboard feature wall at master bedroom
Design & fabricate 5'L suspended computer table at studyroom
Design & fabricate 5'L top-hung cabinet & shelf at studyroom

8 Miscellaneous / General Services Works
Painting of whole unit's wall & ceiling with pentalite emulsion paint
Painting of all pipes, doors, door frames & gate with gloss paint
Paint or re-vanish of existing main door
Supply & install acrylic bi-fold door at all bathrooms
Supply & install 10mm tempered glass shower screen at master bathroom
Laying of floor protection after completion of flooring
Chemical washing for whole unit
General cleaning upon completion