{"id":22754,"date":"2018-08-27T09:04:37","date_gmt":"2018-08-27T09:04:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coachingacademy.sg.sg\/?p=2427"},"modified":"2024-10-17T15:12:30","modified_gmt":"2024-10-17T07:12:30","slug":"how-to-avoid-being-scammed-by-an-interior-designer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/zenitharc.com.sg\/how-to-avoid-being-scammed-by-an-interior-designer\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Avoid Being Scammed by an Interior Designer"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"22754\" class=\"elementor elementor-22754\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4b8b359c elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4b8b359c\" data-element_type=\"section\" 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class=\"elementor-post-info__terms-list-item\">Blog<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-45ab053d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"45ab053d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3b2c322a\" data-id=\"3b2c322a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c1ccf9f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4c1ccf9f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>How to Avoid Being Scammed by an Interior Designer<\/h2><p>Singapore doesn\u2019t have an official regulation for <strong>interior designers and <a href=\"\/renovation-singapore\/\">renovation contractors<\/a><\/strong>. Moreover, there are few barriers to entry in this industry, which means just about anyone can set up an interior design outfit and start selling their services to homeowners. This has given rise to scams on interior design projects. While you may have heard about a few high-profile cases reported in the new, there are many, many more cases where people were scammed.<\/p><p>So what do you do? We\u2019ll look at two important aspects of <strong>how to avoid being scammed by an interior designer<\/strong>. First, we\u2019ll look at some red flags. If you see any one of these during your dealing with an interior designer, you should get suspicious. Second, we\u2019ll go over a few important things you should do before you sign up an interior design team and make any kind of payment.<\/p><h2>Red Flags<\/h2><h3>Exceptionally Good Quotes<\/h3><p class=\"fixclear float-my-children\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2447\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/exceptionally-good-quotes.jpg\" alt=\"Exceptionally Good Quotes\" width=\"381\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/zenitharc.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/exceptionally-good-quotes.jpg 381w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/zenitharc.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/exceptionally-good-quotes-300x177.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 381px) 100vw, 381px\" \/><\/p><p class=\"fixclear float-my-children\">If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Don\u2019t be impressed by very low quotations. Do some research and compare quotes. You should have an idea of what the reasonable costs of your job should be. While you should ask and get a good rate, a very low quote is just a scam waiting to happen.<\/p><p>The total costs will also vary based on the brand and type of materials used. If you are quoted S$18,000 for a job that you know should cost around S$30,000, something\u2019s not right.<\/p><h3>50% (Or More) Deposit<\/h3><p class=\"fixclear float-my-children\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2437\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/pay-more-dollar.jpg\" alt=\"More Deposit\" width=\"381\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p><p class=\"fixclear float-my-children\">If your interior designer is adamant that you pay them 50% up front, you should move one. And you should never ever pay the entire amount in advance before the work has even started. Victims are often asked to pay a large amount before the work starts. Once you pay the total amount or a large amount of it, the scammy interior designer will come up with all sorts of excuses to delay the work.<\/p><p>Of course, asking for a small deposit is OK. As a rule of thumb, paying around 15% of the total cost before the work starts is alright. You should only pay the complete amount once all items on your contract have been checked.<\/p><h3>Lack of Documentation<\/h3><p class=\"fixclear float-my-children\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2439\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/lack-of-documentation.jpg\" alt=\"Lack of Documentation\" width=\"381\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p><p class=\"fixclear float-my-children\">You should always ask for the appropriate paperwork whenever it is required. For instance, when you pay the contractor, ask for a receipt. All your transactions should be accompanied by supporting documents. For instance, if your interior design makes up some excuse, no matter how reasonable it sounds, about not having a receipt or some other relevant document, stop there and then.<\/p><p>Sometimes, victims of scams become so paranoid that they make a video of them handing money to their next interior designer! You can avoid this fate by being careful about the documentation in the first place.<\/p><div class=\"title2\"><span class=\"color2\">What to Do<\/span><\/div><h3>Read Reviews<\/h3><p class=\"fixclear float-my-children\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2440\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/read-reviews.jpg\" alt=\"Read Reviews\" width=\"381\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p><p class=\"fixclear float-my-children\">Spend a good amount of time on the internet and read reviews of the interior designer before you sign them up. There\u2019s a lot of reliable information you can find online that you shouldn\u2019t miss. Even something as simple as a 1-star rating on Facebook can help you spot a scamming interior designer in Singapore.<\/p><h3>CaseTrust<\/h3><p class=\"fixclear float-my-children\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2445\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/case-trust.png\" alt=\"Case Trust\" width=\"381\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p><p class=\"fixclear float-my-children\">It\u2019s better to hire an interior design company that is CaseTrust accredited. If a company has this accreditation it means they have undergone workmanship assessment and Case will be compelled to mediate in case there is a dispute. Moreover, the accreditation requires the company to have an insurance bond for customers. This ensures you\u2019ll be compensated if you face an unfinished renovation job.<\/p><h3>Confirm Physical Location<\/h3><p class=\"fixclear float-my-children\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2441\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/physical-location.jpg\" alt=\"Physical Location\" width=\"381\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p><p class=\"fixclear float-my-children\">Although having a physical location doesn\u2019t 100% mean the interior design company won\u2019t scam you, it\u2019s certainly a bad idea to hire one without a site. Visit their location and see how they operate in their office. Does the place look like a temporary location? Can you see a legitimate signboard?<\/p><h3>Visit Other Job Sites<\/h3><p class=\"fixclear float-my-children\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2443\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/visit-other-job-sites.jpg\" alt=\"Visit Other Job Sites\" width=\"381\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p><p class=\"fixclear float-my-children\">It\u2019s a good idea to visit any other sites where there\u2019s ongoing work. You can\u2019t just trust a file of their portfolio. You need to visit actual sites where they are working to gauge their credibility. Ask the contractor to show you a couple of their other work sites. This not only provides you evidence of actual work being done, but allows you to judge their workmanship quality.<\/p><p>So there you go. You are now in a much better position to avoid being scammed by an interior designer. Keep all the above information in mind as you deal with interior designers. A competent and reliable interior designer can be invaluable. All you have to do is watch out for the ones who are just out to cheat you out of your money. 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