Compare your renovation shortlist
Give each firm the same floor plan, priorities and scope. Record evidence and unanswered questions—not a total score.
Before your meeting
- Check the legal company name and UEN. Verify any claimed accreditation, its scope and expiry. BCA registration and CaseTrust accreditation are different checks; neither alone proves suitability. For HDB works, identify and verify the contractor in HDB’s Directory of Renovation Contractors.
- Find a completed project of a similar type and scope. Ask what its quotation and final cost included.
- Read recent, detailed reviews across more than one source, including how concerns were handled.
Write confirmed, pending, not applicable, or a factual note. Ask for evidence before relying on a pending claim.
Scroll sideways to see Firms B and C, or print the worksheet.
| What to compare | Firm A: ________ | Firm B: ________ | Firm C: ________ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contracting company / UEN; contractor where different | |||
| Claimed credentials checked; expiry / scope | |||
| Similar completed project and its constraints | |||
| Layout responds to your routines and must-haves | |||
| Scope, quantities, materials and exclusions itemised | |||
| GST, design fees and provisional sums explained | |||
| Programme and payments tied to written milestones | |||
| Variations priced and approved in writing | |||
| Site contact, supervision and updates agreed | |||
| Defects, warranty and after-sales terms in writing |
Approvals: ask which approvals your scope needs, who applies and when approval is required. Discuss HDB requirements for HDB flats; MCST rules for condos; professional and authority submissions for landed/structural works; and landlord/authority requirements for commercial premises. This is a scope-checking prompt, not an exhaustive legal checklist.
Before signing: resolve material unanswered questions. Confirm the agreed scope, payment recipient and responsibilities in writing. Avoid deciding under pressure from a short-lived promotion.
My follow-up questions:
Decision and reasons: