BeforeAfter↔Cheng
Double-storey terrace · 8 weeks · RM 56,000–63,000
PROJECT STORY · CHENG
Wet and dry kitchens.
Connected, thoughtfully.
Two kitchen zones in a double-storey terrace, planned together for everyday preparation, heavier cooking and an easier cleanup.
PropertyDouble-storey terrace
Time on site8 weeks
Final cost rangeRM 56,000–63,000
Site supervisorHafiz Rahman
THE STARTING POINT
What the family
needed to change.
The family already had front and rear kitchen areas, but both felt tired and awkward to use. The front counter became a storage spot, while washing, preparation and heavier cooking competed for space at the back. They needed the two rooms to work as one clear route.
The brief we agreed
- Use the existing front and rear kitchen footprint
- Keep lighter preparation and heavier cooking in clear zones
- Improve storage, washing and the route between both rooms
- Plan the wet-area details before installing the new cabinets
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.
Give each zone a clear job
The front kitchen handles lighter preparation and serving. The rear kitchen is arranged for heavier cooking and washing.
Keep the connection useful
The glass-door opening remains the link between the rooms. Its operation and the surrounding clearances were checked with the cabinet layout.
Finish the hidden work first
Agreed plumbing, drainage, electrical points and wet-area waterproofing were completed and checked before cabinetry and worktops.
THE AGREED WORK
A scope you can
follow room by room.
- Measured layouts for both kitchen zones within the existing footprint
- Removal of the agreed old cabinetry and worn finishes
- Wet works, waterproofing and tile work in the listed rear areas
- New dry-kitchen storage and wet-kitchen cabinetry
- Worktops, sink connections and agreed electrical points
- Glass-door adjustment and ventilation work listed in the scope
- Testing, cleaning, final walkthrough and defect follow-up
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 & strip out
Agree temporary wash-up and access arrangements, protect the route and remove the listed old finishes.
02
Weeks 2–3
Wet works & services
Complete drainage, plumbing, wiring and the specified waterproofing work. Test before covering up.
03
Weeks 4–5
Tiles & cabinets
Finish the agreed tiles and install the measured cabinetry in a coordinated sequence across both zones.
04
Weeks 6–7
Worktops & connections
Fit worktops and the agreed sink fittings, complete ventilation work and adjust the glass doors.
05
Week 8
Test both kitchens
Check water flow, drainage, lighting, drawers and door clearances. Clean both rooms and close the agreed defects.
HOW THE JOB STAYED ON TRACK
One supervisor.
A clear daily update.
Hafiz planned both kitchens on one schedule, so cabinet deliveries and service work followed the same sequence. The family received a daily WhatsApp update with photos from each active work zone.
- 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
Before work began, the family and Hafiz agreed which days would affect washing and cooking most. The family arranged cooking elsewhere during the main wet-work stages, with a temporary wash-up point agreed in advance.
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 56,000–63,000. The agreed work total below sat within that range. The final 5% was held until the agreed handover defects were closed.
Site protection, strip-out & disposalRM 3,500
Wet works, waterproofing & tilingRM 10,500
Dry-kitchen cabinets & storageRM 15,500
Wet-kitchen cabinets & worktopsRM 13,500
Plumbing, drainage & electrical workRM 9,000
Glass-door adjustment & ventilationRM 4,500
Testing, finishing & final cleanRM 3,000
Agreed project totalRM 59,500
WHAT CHANGED FOR THE FAMILY
Two working zones.
One considered finish.
The cabinet tones and worktops connect the two rooms visually. Practical surfaces, sensible clearances and a checked wet-area scope make the difference during daily cooking.
- A clearer route from preparation to cooking and washing
- Storage planned across both kitchen zones
- Agreed service points and fittings checked before handover
★★★★★
“Our front kitchen used to collect things while everything happened at the back. Hafiz planned both spaces together and told us which days would affect cooking. The eight-week schedule helped us plan around the work, and they came back to adjust one door after the walkthrough.”Jason
Cheng · 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.