BeforeAfter↔Bukit Katil
Double-storey terrace · 5 weeks · RM 31,000–35,000
PROJECT STORY · BUKIT KATIL
Storage for a
growing family.
A double-storey terrace kitchen, reorganised for school mornings, family meals and everything that needs a home.
PropertyDouble-storey terrace
Time on site5 weeks
Final cost rangeRM 31,000–35,000
Site supervisorHafiz Rahman
THE STARTING POINT
What the family
needed to change.
The kitchen was still usable, but the family had outgrown its storage. Pots were stacked behind one another, everyday items crowded the worktop, and the corner cupboards were hard to reach. They wanted more useful space within the existing room.
The brief we agreed
- Keep the existing room footprint and L-shaped layout
- Give pots, crockery and pantry items their own places
- Free up a clear food-preparation surface
- Use finishes that are easy to wipe after daily cooking
BEFORE & AFTER
Same viewpoint.
A better everyday.
Drag the line to compare the room before and after the agreed renovation.
BeforeAfter↔WHAT WE DID
The decisions behind the result.
Store by everyday use
Deep drawers put heavy pots within reach. Everyday crockery sits close to the preparation and washing areas.
Use the full height
Full-height upper storage gives less-used items a place without taking over the worktop.
Keep services practical
The sink and hob stayed in their established zones. The team checked and renewed the agreed service points before the cabinets went in.
THE AGREED WORK
A scope you can
follow room by room.
- Measured cabinet layout and a storage plan agreed with the family
- Removal of the old cabinets and agreed worn finishes
- Plywood cabinetry with laminate doors and drawer fittings
- Quartz worktop, sink connection and agreed tiling
- Plumbing and electrical adjustments listed in the quotation
- Testing, final cleaning and a joint defects walkthrough
Loose appliances and furniture were outside this scope. Any additional hidden repairs needed a written price and approval before proceeding.
Chosen before ordering
The family confirmed cabinet finishes, worktop choices, fitting measurements and the listed hardware before fabrication began.
THE WORK, IN ORDER
A schedule the family could plan around.
Material choices and cabinet lead times were confirmed before the on-site period began.
01
Week 1
Protect & remove
Screen the work area, protect the access route and remove the agreed cabinets and finishes.
02
Week 2
Services & tiling
Finish the agreed plumbing and wiring points, prepare the walls and complete the specified tile work.
03
Week 3
Cabinets into place
Install the measured cabinets, check levels and confirm the worktop dimensions.
04
Week 4
Worktop & fittings
Fit the quartz worktop, connect the sink and complete the agreed lighting and hardware.
05
Week 5
Check & hand over
Test drawers, doors, water flow and lighting with the family. Clean the room and close the agreed touch-ups.
HOW THE JOB STAYED ON TRACK
One supervisor.
A clear daily update.
Hafiz confirmed the cabinet layout and the family’s storage priorities before ordering. During site work, his daily photo updates showed which trades had finished and what would happen next.
- Agreed work and payment milestones in writing
- Changes discussed before extra work began
- Photos and the next day’s plan shared on WhatsApp
- Joint checks and touch-ups before the last payment
The family selected their sink before the cabinet drawings were finalised. That kept the worktop opening and under-sink storage clear, with fewer decisions left until installation day.
WHERE THE BUDGET WENT
A cost you can
make sense of.
These work groups made up the final agreed scope. Exact materials, quantities and exclusions were listed in the written quotation.
Final project range: RM 31,000–35,000. The agreed work total below sat within that range. The final 5% was held until the agreed handover defects were closed.
Protection, cabinet removal & waste disposalRM 2,400
Wet works & agreed tile workRM 4,800
Cabinets, drawers & storage fittingsRM 15,800
Quartz worktop & installationRM 4,200
Plumbing & electrical adjustmentsRM 4,200
Finishing, testing & final cleanRM 1,600
Agreed project totalRM 33,000
WHAT CHANGED FOR THE FAMILY
Useful on the inside.
Calm on the outside.
Warm oak lower cabinets and cream upper doors keep the room light. The practical gain comes from the drawer layout, cabinet height and clear worktop, rather than adding more floor area.
- A clear preparation area beside the sink
- Daily-use storage that is easier to reach
- The existing kitchen footprint put to better use
★★★★★
“We used to move three things just to get one pot out. Hafiz asked what we used every day before the cabinet plan was final. The drawers make a real difference, and the kitchen was ready in the five weeks agreed.”Farah
Bukit Katil · Kitchen renovation
LET’S MAKE ROOM FOR BETTER
Tell us what you
want to change.
We will visit, measure and send a written quote in 3 working days.
No obligation. No pressure to decide on the day.