House Renovations Plans .. finally (Part 4)

Renovation works have slowed, ever since we demanded plans from our contractor. "Demanded" is the word because it would not have been otherwise done.

We are well aware that contractors do not, as a general rule, draw plans. In fact, speaking to all friends currently renovating at the moment, it is really unheard of. However, if you had heard our contractor's "sell" and brag about how he will draw us plans, we thinks you would agree too.... make the man draw the plans.

Moreover, we hope, with plans, he will actually remember what he is suppose to do in each room/ at each part of the house. He keeps forgetting "the plan"!!

This was a typical conversation between Mrs Kong and our contractor before Mrs Kong gave up and handed over the reigns to Mr Kong:

Mrs Kong: Mr Contractor, at what height will the plaster ceiling be for the upstairs rooms and in the kitchen?

Mr Contractor: at the original height. I will make sure that the walls are sand down and white washed first before putting the final layer of paint. Don't worry, we will do a good job. There will be 2 layers of water proofing on the bathroom floor, we use this because the bathroom is a little porous. We don;t want it leaking do we? It will be more problems for me! This is really a perfect sized home for you. Not too big. Just nice, good space (etc etc blah blah) ... yes I have done a lot of work and have loads of experience with these things. ....

Mrs Kong: Good.

One week later, the plaster ceiling is not at its original height as promised. Mrs Kong argues with Contractor. Contractor seems to have forgotten promise, because there were no plans!!