Many times, renovation quotations do not include the necessary materials and their prices. The "unknown" is often a source of fear for many people, leading to concerns about going over the budget.
However, the materials used in renovations are tangible, something everyone can see and touch. While there is no strict highest or lowest price for these materials, the wealth of information available online makes it relatively easy to find market prices once you know the name of the material. Hence, there’s not much to worry about, especially after referring to the details below:
Materials Needed for the Living Room
- Main Door: $6,500 – $10,000 each; Hollow Door: $2,000 – $4,500 each
- Door Hardware (Lock/Handle/Door Closer): $700 – $1,500 per set
- Seamless Flooring: $15 – 40 per piece; Floor Tiles: $50 – 200 per piece
- Lighting Fixtures: $1,000 – 3,000 each
- Socket Panels: $20 – $150 each
Materials Needed for the Bathroom
- Bathroom Sink Faucet: $300 – $1,300
- Bathroom Sink: $400 – $2,000
- Traps: $60 – $80 each (S-type suitable for toilets, U-type for floor or standing basins, and bottle-type for sinks)
- Shower Screen: $4,000 – $7,000
- Shower Stand: $400 – $2,000
- Exhaust Fan: $350 – $800
- Toilet Bowl: $1,500 – $4,000
- Flexible Toilet Hose: $60 – $100 each
- Wall and Floor Tiles: $50 – $200 per piece
Materials Needed for the Kitchen
- Kitchen Sink: $900 – 4,000
- Kitchen Sink Faucet: $700 – $2,000
- Washing Machine Faucet: $50 – $100 each
As for how many floor and wall tiles are required, renovation contractors generally handle the calculations. However, it's advisable to allocate an additional 10% to account for wastage. Refer to the following information for cost estimates:
Usable Area (sq.ft) | Budget for Floor and Tiles（HK$） |
300 - 400 (1B1B) | $13,000 - $16,000 |
401 - 500 （2B1B） | $16,000 - $20,000 |
500 - 700 (3B2B) | $22,000 - $29,000 |
The materials and budget required for the entire unit are as follows:
Usable Area (sq.ft) | Budget for Floor and Tiles（HK$） |
300 - 400 (1B1B) | $50,000 |
401 - 500 (2B1B) | $50,000 - $60,000 |
500 - 700 (3B2B) | $70,000 - $90,000 |
If you have any questions regarding renovation budgets, feel free to reach out to our renovation specialists.
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