Headline: Malaysian Celebrity Chef Regretfully Overpays for Home Renovation, Doubts Contractor’s MotivesHeadline: Malaysian Celebrity Chef Regretfully Overpays for Home Renovation, Doubts Contractor’s Motives Body: * Malaysian celebrity chef Wan recently lamented on social media about his unsatisfactory experience with a renovation company that failed to meet expectations despite receiving a substantial initial payment. * Chef Wan shared screenshots of the original quote and the proposed additional costs, totaling over RM1 million. * The first phase of the renovation, which included installing a fountain, replacing a fence, and repairing a shower screen, was reportedly incomplete despite 80% of the total RM527,000 bill being paid. * After returning from a trip to Greece, Chef Wan requested a clear quote for the remaining work but was surprised to receive an estimate of an additional RM500,000. * The renovation company allegedly justified the exorbitant costs by citing the use of Nyatoh wood for doors, which would significantly increase the price. * Chef Wan expressed concern over the excessive charges, questioning whether the doors were “the doors of the National Palace.” * The celebrity chef admitted to feeling regretful for paying the large initial sum and trusting the contractor. * He emphasized that he never received proof of work while he was abroad and expressed frustration that the contractor appeared to ignore his concerns. * Chef Wan concluded by expressing sympathy for potential victims of the contractor’s alleged shady practices.
Famous Malaysian chef Wan recently spent a fortune renovating his house in Raub, Pahang, but the renovation did not meet his expectations.
In his recent IG posts @_chefwan58, Chef Wan shared the quotes he got from the renovation company and said that he paid an amount of RM421,000 of the total bill, RM527,000. This was only the first phase of the renovation.
These works include installing the fountain in his garden, replacing the broken fence, repairing the shower screen and much more. See the screenshots below for more information.
Despite 80% of the total bill having been paid, little work was done.
“There was hardly any progress. She couldn’t even finish tiling the bathroom and driveway when I was in Greece for 2 weeks.”
After returning from his trip to Greece, Chef Wan needed more renovation work. Before they could start on that, he wanted a clear quote.
The renovation company said it will cost an additional RM500,000This means that the renovation of Chef Wan’s house will cost more than RM1 million.
“And their excuse? The materials are expensive. I asked her to replace and repaint my front door, 4 window panels and some electrical work.”
The company claimed that they would only use Nyatoh wood for the doors, which would cost the celebrity chef a large sum. Chef Wan then shared the quote given for the 2nd phase, which would cost him RM500,000.
- Main Entrance RM25,000
- 2 bedroom doors (standard door size) RM23,000 each
- 1 bathroom door RM4500
- 2 bathroom doors RM4000
The doors alone cost RM83,500.
“Are these the doors of the National Palace or what? This is part of the extra RM500,000 they wanted from me, with the excuse that the electric gate consumes more power,” Chief Wan explained.
Chef Wan expressed his regret that he had previously paid them 80% of the initial quote, because he trusted them enough when he was traveling. He started to distrust, not only when the costs became more expensive, but also when he did not receive proof of work when he asked for it when he was in Greece.
“I confronted them 3 times and lost my patience, but they didn’t seem to care about my opinion. I cried last night thinking about my money and how many victims fell into their trap.”
Chief Wan also regretted his generosity, saying:
“I think I was kind enough to pay her when she said she needed the money.”
To our contractor friends, what do you think of this quote?
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