House renovation - need workers

[BangkokRobert]

Looking for leads on workers for house renovations. Project needs

- gypsum wall construction

- doors

- flooring

- old ceiling/wall/flooring removal

- electrical wiring replaced

- toilet/shower additions

- painting

This project will probably take 3-4 weeks and cost 250,000~300,000. Any leads on any part of this would be helpful.

Thanks!!

[krisb]

Is the house in Thailand?

Edit to add, it sounds quite extensive? Almost like a gut the house, and rebuild the whole thing. I think your time frame is way out by your description.

Edited September 21, 2014 by krisb

[BangkokRobert]

Oh, yes, sorry. House is in Bangkok near Rachada and Rama IX roads.

[Sayonarax]

If a Thai tells you it will take them 6 months to complete something, double it.

When a job is taking longer than expect, (99% of the time) under thai logic its best to send less workers and start a new job.

Don't tell someone how long it takes to complete, unless you've done it before.

[BangkokRobert]

Ah, right. I've had 5 contractors over and the most details one said 2 weeks. I think 3-4!

[BangkokRobert]

The last project I did they said 3 days and it took 11.

[Sayonarax]

Ah, right. I've had 5 contractors over and the most details one said 2 weeks. I think 3-4!

My neighbor went through 5 contractors to get her extension complete.

Easier to get the job done ya self

[NoshowJones]

This is just a thought, I have had a house built, lots of other building work, extensions, car port, extra rooms, even a small house etc, and never had a problem. Could it be this is because I live in a village, and everyone one knows all the guys who do that sort of work and they know their reputation is at stake. I know that goes against Thai logic, but I can't think of anything else.

[N47HAN]

Could try bangkok home services.

Company owned and run by an englishman called david.

Possibly more than a local Thai but would recommend you at least get a figure from them to compare.

no affiliation with them , have just seen some of there completed jobs.

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[Thongkorn]

This is just a thought, I have had a house built, lots of other building work, extensions, car port, extra rooms, even a small house etc, and never had a problem. Could it be this is because I live in a village, and everyone one knows all the guys who do that sort of work and they know their reputation is at stake. I know that goes against Thai logic, but I can't think of anything else.

And there is the other side, be there when they are working. some do try it on. as the same in any other country before i am accused of Thai bashing.

Edited September 21, 2014 by Thongkorn

[NoshowJones]

This is just a thought, I have had a house built, lots of other building work, extensions, car port, extra rooms, even a small house etc, and never had a problem. Could it be this is because I live in a village, and everyone one knows all the guys who do that sort of work and they know their reputation is at stake. I know that goes against Thai logic, but I can't think of anything else.

And there is the other side, be there when they are working. some do try it on. as the same in any other country before i am accused of Thai bashing.

There was always somebody there when the work was being done, I have heard of people trying it on, but as I say, I have always been happy with their work. The house was built about eight years ago, and a lot of improvements since then, there has never been any comeback.

[BangkokRobert]

I'll try this again with a newer more specific post.