There's no fixed rate — cost depends on the scope of work, material grade, and level of customisation. As a general guide, interior design work in Malaysia typically ranges from roughly RM70 to RM150+ per square foot depending on finish quality. At Desbu KL, interior renovations start from RM50,000, major renovations start from RM100,000, and full design-and-build new house projects start from RM500,000. Your final figure depends on your property size, condition, and the finishes you choose.

The biggest swing factors are material grade (standard vs premium vs luxury finishes), how much custom carpentry vs factory-made furniture is used, and whether the project involves structural work like hacking walls, moving plumbing, or re-wiring — all of which cost significantly more than surface-level finishing. A very low quote compared to others usually means one of these has been left out, not that you found a better deal.

Desbu KL works on transparent, no-hidden-cost pricing. If a Variation Order (VO) - any change or addition beyond the original agreed scope - comes up during the project, we inform you and get your approval before proceeding, so you're never charged for extra work without knowing in advance.

Timelines vary by project type: interior renovation for a condo/apartment typically takes 6-8 weeks, a double-storey landed house renovation takes 8-10 weeks, a major renovation takes 4-6 months, and a full new house design-and-build project takes 8-12 months. Actual duration depends on scope, material availability, and approval timelines.

Every Desbu KL project follows the same 8 steps: (1) Contact Us - get in touch to start your transformation journey; (2) Site Visit / Meet Up - site inspection and requirements briefing to understand your needs and vision; (3) Proposal - a detailed proposal with design concepts, budget, and timelines; (4) Confirmation - finalize the project details and give the green light to begin; (5) Detail Drawings - our designers create precise drawings to bring your vision to life; (6) Project Started - construction and implementation begin with our expert team; (7) Handover - we ensure every detail is perfect before handing over the transformed space; (8) Support & Warranty - ongoing support and warranty for your peace of mind.

Desbu KL only requires a 10% deposit upfront upon confirmation - the rest is paid according to project milestones, so you're never paying the bulk of the cost before work is underway.

Desbu KL's payment schedule is milestone-based: 10% deposit upon confirmation, 30% on material delivery / start of works, 30% at project midpoint, 20% near completion, and the final 10% on handover after inspection.

Yes - every Desbu KL project is confirmed in writing before work begins, covering scope of work, materials, timeline, payment schedule, and warranty terms. CIDB has flagged renovation fraud as a real problem in Malaysia - reported cases have run into millions of ringgit in losses - almost always tied to homeowners proceeding without a clear written agreement. A proper contract is your main protection, and Desbu KL provides one as standard.

Yes - Desbu KL is a registered contractor, PPK Registration No. 0120250507-WP154578, Grade G5.

It depends on the scope. Structural changes - adding or removing walls, partitions, or altering the layout - generally require council approval (DBKL, MBSA, MPS, or your local authority). Purely cosmetic work such as repainting or replacing flooring is often exempt, but even built-in items like wardrobes can require approval under Malaysia's Uniform Building By-Laws (JMB). We confirm permit requirements with you as part of project planning.

Typical permitted hours are 9am-5pm or 6pm on weekdays, with Saturday often limited to a shorter window and Sundays/public holidays generally off-limits. Noisier work like hacking or drilling is usually restricted to a narrower daytime window. Exact rules vary by local council and, for condos, by your building's own house rules.

Yes. Written approval from your Joint Management Body (JMB) or Management Corporation (MC) is required before work starts, based on a renovation form outlining scope, contractor details, and dates. Most buildings respond within about a week. A refundable renovation deposit - commonly RM500 to RM3,000 depending on the building - is standard and returned after a final inspection confirms no damage to shared facilities.

You generally cannot alter structural elements (columns, beams, load-bearing walls), touch common property such as corridors, shared pipes, or the building facade, overload floor slabs, or relocate wet areas without a structural assessment. Non-structural work - flooring, cabinetry, non-load-bearing partitions, rewiring by a licensed electrician - is typically fine with JMB/MC approval.

Yes - where the building's JMB/MC allows third-party (contractor) submission, Desbu KL helps process the renovation application on the owner's behalf. If a particular JMB/MC requires the application to come directly from the unit owner, we'll guide you through exactly what's needed, but you'll need to submit it yourself in that case.

Desbu KL provides up to a 10-year warranty, along with 3 months of on-site follow-up visits and free lifetime online support after your project is handed over. This is significantly beyond the 12-24 month workmanship warranty that's typical in the Malaysian renovation industry.

If an issue comes up after handover, simply report it via WhatsApp or a call, and we'll arrange a fixing date as soon as possible.

Desbu KL is a CIDB-registered, one-stop interior design and build company with 9 years of hands-on experience across Kuala Lumpur and Selangor homes. Design and construction are handled under one roof rather than split between a separate designer and contractor, which removes a common source of miscommunication and delay. Pricing is transparent with no hidden costs, and every project comes with up to a 10-year warranty plus lifetime after-sales support.

Desbu KL serves Kuala Lumpur and Selangor fully, and also takes on projects in certain area in Negeri Sembilan.