Contractor vs. Interior Design Firm: Where Does Your Money Go?
Most interior design (ID) firms in Singapore do not own carpentry workshops or employ full-time tilers. They act as project brokers, subcontracting work and applying a 25% to 40% markup on every trade.
| Feature / Deliverable | Jaystone Direct Contractor | Conventional Interior Design Broker |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Transparency | Direct trade rates with line-item Bill of Quantities (BOQ). Fixed per-foot-run rates. | Lump-sum packages with hidden variation orders (VOs) during site work. |
| Labor & Execution | In-house tilers, carpenters, and PUB plumbers who take direct accountability. | Subcontracted to third-party sub-contractors; high communication friction. |
| Middleman Markups | 0% Broker Markup: Pay solely for direct materials, permits, and skilled labor. | 25% – 40% added to cover high commercial showroom rentals and sales commissions. |
| Space & Technical Planning | Practical HDB/condo space planning, structural advice, and 2D/3D perspective drawings. | Heavy focus on 3D renderings that may exceed budget or Town Council limits. |
| Warranty & Rectification | 30-day dedicated workmanship guarantee with rapid on-site technician response. | Lengthy dispute resolution between ID coordinator and external sub-contractors. |
Meet the Master Tradesmen Behind the Reviews
Behind our 4.9-star rating are dedicated tradesmen praised by name in real Google reviews for their technical precision, punctuality, and tidy site cleanliness.
Jalal
Master Sanitary Plumber & Pipe Specialist
Commended by Adrian Adrian and Venus Wong for clean concealed piping rerouting, pressure testing, and meticulous shower set installations.
Khin
Senior Carpentry & Fixture Specialist
Praised by Charmaine Tan, Celestine Tang, and stephi for laser alignment, equilibrium drilling, and custom wardrobe door calibration.
Rayham
Electrical & Lighting Lead
Expert in EMA-compliant house rewiring, DB box upgrading, LED cove trough installation, and safe electrical circuit verification.
Ethan
Senior Project Consultant
Heads client space planning at our Lower Delta Road desk. Specializes in BTO budget optimization and Town Council hacking clearance.
Accreditations, Compliance & Consumer Trust
Operating legally, ethically, and securely in Singapore's highly regulated building environment.
HDB Registered Standards
All demolition, wall hacking, and wet works comply strictly with the Housing & Development Board (HDB) Directory of Renovation Contractors guidelines. We never hack reinforced concrete (RC) columns or exceed allowable floor screed thicknesses.
CaseTrust Aligned Protocols
We enforce consumer protection benchmarks: milestone-based progressive payments (deposit, post-hacking, post-carpentry, retention sum), transparent dispute escalation channels, and zero upfront fee traps.
30-Day Workmanship Warranty
Following joint handover snagging, our clients enjoy an ironclad 30-day workmanship guarantee. If any hinge misaligns, silicon seal shrinks, or faucet seeps, our on-call specialists return to resolve it promptly without charge.
Ready to Plan Your Renovation with Direct Contractor Rates?
Connect with Ethan and our senior trade specialists. Send your floor plan via WhatsApp for a fast, itemized estimate.
Office Hours & Access
1090 Lower Delta Road #04-06P, Singapore 169201
Monday – Sunday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Strictly by appointment only.