That is helpful. The $347,000 is currently one preliminary figure rather than a properly separated cost plan, so I can see that I’m asking the contingency to cover too many categories. I’ll request a breakdown and tighten the meaning of the electrical allowance. Plumbing access and building...
I’ve confirmed that the 1,450 sq ft serviced apartment does not need an extension, but I still cannot tell how much opening-up work may be required. The provisional Los Angeles budget is $347,000 for the kitchen, bathrooms, floors, decoration, electrical review and some energy improvements...