Electricity, water and status quo handling
Not all handed over apartments have outlets, power lines, and water supply and drainage suitable for the new interior plan. When changing the location of the kitchen, washing machine, electrical equipment or adding outlets, homeowners may have to pay additional labor and material costs.
Therefore, it is necessary to clearly identify the electricity, water, ceiling, floor and completion items that are included in the interior price quotation.
Cabinet accessories
The price of a cabinet system does not only depend on the material used to make the barrel and wings. hinges, drawers, levers, bowl holders, corner shelves or storage accessories also affect the total cost.
Two cabinets with similar sizes but different accessory configurations may have different prices. Homeowners should request the quote clearly stating the accompanying accessories instead of just looking at the overall unit price.
Kitchen appliances
Kitchens, incense smokers, ovens, dishwashers, refrigerators... are not always in the furniture package.
This is an item that is easily forgotten when making a budget, especially for families who complete an apartment for the first time. Buying equipment after the cabinet has been produced may also lead to adjusting the size or electrical and plumbing systems if not calculated from the beginning. The cost of installing equipment also depends on whether to change the power line, water line or kitchen cabinet.
Transportation and installation
An appraisal needs to clarify whether the transportation costs, putting things into the apartment, and installation have been calculated.
In addition, costs may arise for dismantling, handling construction parts that are not in accordance with the current status, or transporting materials and furniture in the specific conditions of each building.
This is a group of costs that is usually not in the number that homeowners use to compare between price quotes if the estimate table is not detailed.
Midway design change
This is one of the common reasons why the budget exceeds expectations. Homeowners can change materials, increase cabinet size, add items or upgrade equipment after finalizing the design.
These changes differ from costs incurred due to unforeseen problems and need to be agreed upon in writing on the price before construction. Construction experts also recommend that the contract must clearly state the items including, not including, and how the change is calculated.
To limit budget overruns, homeowners should not only ask "how much money it costs to make furniture" but need to request a detailed price list for each item. At the same time, a provision should be made for unexpected costs. Many house renovation management guidelines recommend about 10-20%, depending on the level and risk of the project.
