A homeowner from Germany, living in Malaysia, shared images of allegedly poor roofing work despite paying around RM130,000, sparking criticism over construction quality and contractor accountability.
HOME renovations do not come cheap these days. But many would expect a roof costing more than RM100,000 to deliver far better results.
That was the reaction after a homeowner from German, currently living in Malaysia, shared images of what he alleged to be poor roofing workmanship despite paying around RM130,000 for the project.
In a Threads post, user @100percentstefan uploaded photographs of a newly completed roof showing uneven black sealant and misaligned metal panels.
The post quickly drew attention, with many users questioning whether the finish justified the price and how such outcomes could occur in a high-value renovation.
The images appeared to show excess adhesive and poorly aligned fittings across several sections of the roof.
According to the homeowner, the contractor had described the project as featuring “top-quality workmanship”, but the final outcome left him frustrated.
“Paid more than RM100,000 for a new roof. So tired of dealing with this s**t,” he wrote, expressing disappointment over the quality of the work despite having paid a substantial sum.
Public reactions largely reflected frustration and concern over construction standards, with many users sharing similar experiences and offering advice.
User im_tristupe said: “I was once quoted RM200,000 to replace my roof with an insulated metal deck system. The red flag for me was when the contractor turned up in a BMW iX.”
Meanwhile, user fakhrul_razi84 questioned whether a contractor licensed by the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) had carried out the work and suggested that the matter be reported to the relevant authorities.
Others focused on the scale of the expenditure compared with the apparent outcome.
“RM100,000 could buy a piece of land,” user _sitiiii commented.
User ahh.samboi described the situation as resembling a “foreigner tax”, arguing that the workmanship appeared closer to that of a low-cost repair than a premium roofing project.
Another user, mr.suha37, advised the homeowner to pursue formal channels, suggesting that the Consumer Claims Tribunal could offer a possible avenue for redress.
