Renovation gone wrong: Family forked out over S$130,000, then their contractor ‘went missing’

Renovation gone wrong: Family forked out over S$130,000, then their contractor ‘went missing’

Unexpected extra charges, unusual payment requests and stalled work that dragged for months ended in a costly loss for this Singaporean family. CNA’s Money Mind finds out the renovation red flags worth heeding.

Singapore Family’s Renovation Bill Jumps to S$216,000 After Contractor Allegedly Goes Missing

A family thought they were renovating a retirement home for under S$80,000, but the project costs escalated after additional charges and payment requests. The contractor later stopped responding, leaving the family to redo much of the work.