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Renovation and interior design

Designers are on site visits and in meetings when homeowners phone, and a missed call from someone holding new BTO keys is a lead for the next firm. The assistant answers while the team is out, asks about the home, area, budget and timeline, and notes a site consultation request for a designer.

What it handles

  • Site consultation requests with property type, size, area, budget and timeline
  • Opening hours, showroom location and the prices you have approved by home type
  • Process questions: HDB permits, stage payments, timelines and the defects period
  • Changes to a consultation, late arrivals and messages for a designer or project manager

When it hands over to a person

  • A defect, leak or damage in a home we renovated (smoke, sparks or an injury: call 995 first)
  • A complaint, a payment or contract dispute, or a request to cancel or for a refund
  • A caller asking about an ongoing project, or for a named designer or project manager

What it never does

  • Promises a price, a completion date or a result before a designer has visited
  • Gives legal, loan, CPF or structural advice, or says what HDB or a condo will approve
  • Asks for NRIC numbers or card details by voice

Sample call

Haven Interiors, a made-up business

AssistantGood afternoon, Haven Interiors. I'm an AI assistant and this call may be recorded. How can I help?
CallerHi, I just collected the keys to my 4-room BTO in Tengah. How much would a renovation cost?
AssistantCongratulations on the new home. A 4-room BTO starts from S$42,000, and a designer confirms the final cost after seeing the flat. What budget do you have in mind?
CallerAbout S$55,000, and we'd like to start next month.
AssistantThank you, that helps. I can offer a designer visit on Saturday at 11:00 am or 2:00 pm. Which suits you?
Caller11:00 am, please.
AssistantNoted: site consultation at the flat, Saturday at 11:00 am. May I have your name and mobile number?
CallerAlex Tan, +65 9XXX XXXX.
AssistantThank you, Alex. I've noted that for the team, and a designer will confirm the visit with you. Is there anything else I can help with?

Questions it answers

From your own FAQ, nothing made up

What are your opening hours?

We're open Monday to Friday, 10 am to 7 pm, and Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm. We're closed on Sundays and public holidays.

How much does a renovation cost?

Prices start from S$32,000 for a 3-room BTO flat, S$42,000 for a 4-room and S$52,000 for a 5-room. The designer confirms the final cost after a free site visit. Which type of home do you have?

Can I book a site consultation?

Of course. I can note a site consultation request for the team. Do you prefer a weekday or Saturday, morning or afternoon?

Is the first consultation free?

Yes. The site consultation and the quotation are free, with no obligation to go ahead. The designer listens to your needs, measures the space and talks through your budget.

Where are you located?

We're near Paya Lebar MRT, about a five-minute walk. There's paid parking in the building, and showroom visits are by appointment.

Are you open on weekends and public holidays?

We're open on Saturdays, 10 am to 5 pm. We're closed on Sundays and public holidays, and open again the next working day.

Can I visit your showroom?

Yes. Showroom visits are by appointment, Monday to Saturday, so a designer can walk you through materials and past projects. Shall I note a request for the team?

What should I bring to the site consultation?

Please bring your floor plan and photos of styles you like, and have your key collection date and a rough budget in mind. For a visit to your flat, an adult needs to be there to let the designer in.

What do you need to give me a quotation?

The designer needs the property type and size, the area, your rough budget, your timeline and a floor plan if you have one. A free site visit then lets them prepare a written quotation.

How much to renovate a resale flat?

A 4-room resale HDB flat starts from S$58,000 because hacking, re-tiling and rewiring are often needed. The designer confirms the final cost after seeing the flat. Other sizes are quoted then.

How much to renovate a condo or landed house?

A 2 or 3-bedroom condo starts from S$70,000 and the designer confirms the final cost after a site visit. Landed homes vary too much for a starting price. Condo management offices have their own rules, and the team helps with the forms.

How much is a kitchen or bathroom renovation?

A bathroom or toilet starts from S$6,500 and a kitchen from S$9,000. We take smaller jobs from S$5,000 but not repairs or painting-only jobs. The designer confirms the final cost after seeing the space.

What is included in the renovation?

A whole-home renovation includes design, project management, the HDB permit application, flooring, painting, electrical, plumbing and basic carpentry. Starting prices include GST. Loose furniture, appliances and curtains are extra.

Is that the final price?

The prices I give are starting prices and include GST. After the site visit the designer gives a written quotation. That price stays the same unless you ask for changes, and each change is written down with its cost first.

How do the stage payments work?

We ask for a 10 percent deposit when you sign. The rest is paid in stages linked to progress, and the last payment comes after the handover check. The schedule is in your contract.

What payment methods do you accept?

We accept PayNow, bank transfer, cheque, NETS and major credit cards. Payments follow the stages in your contract, and we never take card details over the phone.

Can I use my CPF for the renovation?

I can't advise on CPF or loans, so please check the rules with your bank or the relevant agency. A designer can give you the payment stages so you can plan.

Can I get a receipt or an invoice?

Yes. You get an invoice for each stage payment and a receipt once it is paid, with GST shown. We can issue a company invoice if you need one.

How long does a renovation take?

Design and permits take about 4 weeks. The work then takes about 8 to 10 weeks for a new 4-room BTO, and longer for resale flats and condos. The designer gives the schedule after the site visit.

Can I start renovating before I collect my keys?

Work can only start after you collect your keys and the permit is approved. You can plan the design and get a quotation before then. Do you have a key collection date?

Do you handle the HDB renovation permit?

Yes. We apply for the HDB renovation permit once the plans are final, and work starts only after it is approved. HDB decides on approval, so I can't promise a date.

Can I hack down a wall in my HDB flat?

Some walls can be removed and some cannot. HDB decides, and the designer checks your floor plan and applies for the permit. I can't say for your flat before that.

Do you do 3D drawings?

Yes. 3D drawings of your layout are part of the package, and you go through them with your designer before any work starts.

Can you make the home senior-friendly?

Yes. We can add grab bars, non-slip flooring and a step-free bathroom. Some government schemes may help with the cost depending on eligibility, and the team can explain.

Can I bring my children or an elderly parent to the showroom?

Yes, please do. The showroom has lift access and seats, and family members are welcome to join the site consultation too.

Are your contractors licensed?

Yes. We are on HDB's list of registered renovation contractors, and electrical and plumbing work is done by licensed workers. The designer can show you the details at the consultation.

Is there a defects period after handover?

Yes, for 12 months from handover. If you find a fault, tell the team. They inspect it and repair any defect caused by our workmanship.

Do you give a refund or a guarantee?

I can't promise a result, but the designer explains what to expect before any work starts. Our work has a 12-month defects period. Refunds and cancellations follow your contract, and a team member can explain the terms.

Can I cancel or reschedule my consultation?

Yes. Please tell us at least a day before and the team will find another time with you at no charge.

What if I'm late or miss my consultation?

Please call us if you're running late. If you're more than 20 minutes behind, the designer may need to move the visit to another time.

Can you give me a discount?

I'm sorry, I don't have any discounts to offer. A team member can tell you about current offers and what each quotation includes.

Why is renovation so expensive?

Prices cover the design, permits, materials, skilled workers, project management and the defects period. The quotation lists every item, so you can see where the money goes.

Can you match another firm's quotation?

I can only speak for Haven Interiors, and I can't change our prices. A designer can go through both quotations with you and show what each one includes. Would you like me to note a request?

Can you guarantee the price and completion date?

I'm sorry, I can't promise a price or a completion date. The designer gives a written quotation and schedule after the site visit, and explains what could change them.

I'm worried about renovation horror stories

That's a common worry, and it's right to ask. You get a written quotation and contract, payments in stages linked to progress, a project manager on site and a 12-month defects period.

I'm unhappy with the renovation work

I'm so sorry to hear that. Please tell us what went wrong. The designer and the manager will review it with you, and the team will explain what can be done.

Can I speak to a designer or the manager?

Of course. I can ask a designer or the manager to call you back. May I take your name and mobile number?

Do you record my calls?

This call may be recorded, as I said at the start. Recordings are only used to follow up your request, and you can ask us to delete them.

Do you speak Mandarin?

Yes, our designers and front desk speak English and Mandarin. On this demonstration line I can only help in English.

Sample answers for a made-up business. Paste your own FAQ and ask it questions.

Connects with

Fits into how you already work

Your designers' diary, where we can connect to itLead summaries with property type, budget and timeline on WhatsApp, Telegram or emailCall records and a monthly review on the dashboard

Names, addresses and floor plans are personal data under the PDPA. Callers are told it is an AI and that the call may be recorded, only what the designers need is kept, and we sign a data processing agreement with you. Permit, structural and loan questions stay with your designers and registered contractors.

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