Sibu · Sarawak

Renovation design,made clear in Sibu.

ELS is a renovation design and coordination studio in Sibu, Sarawak. We turn an uncertain renovation into approved drawings, material decisions and a coordination plan every trade can build from — clarity before execution.

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What a design studio does

Decided on paper, before it's built.

Three things a renovation in Sibu needs settled before any quote or any wall moves — and what ELS hands you for each.

Design directionLayouts, flow and a material palette resolved on paper — so a Sibu home is decided before it is built, not during.
SpecificationCabinet sheets, electrical and lighting plans, and moisture-zone material calls written for Sarawak's heat and humidity.
CoordinationOne approved scope every trade quotes against — so foremen in Sibu price the same work, and the seams between them don't fail.
Built for Sibu conditions

The risks that are specific to homes here.

Humidity, monsoon rain, heat and terrace-house layouts create risks a generic renovation plan misses. These are the ones ELS checks first.

Humidity & wet areasRisk: Sibu's humidity and heavy wet-kitchen use swell particleboard cabinets — they fail within a year or two.Confirm: Aluminium base cabinets, hood ducting, drainage, ventilation.
Monsoon & waterproofingRisk: Monsoon rain and high water tables turn a small waterproofing failure into damage that spreads between rooms.Confirm: Waterproofing membrane, floor-trap falls, wet/dry separation.
Terrace-house ventilationRisk: Long, narrow terrace and shophouse layouts trap heat and damp in the middle — rooms without cross-flow grow mould.Confirm: Airwell strategy, exhaust paths, window placement, material zoning.
Sun-facing roomsRisk: Afternoon sun through large windows fades finishes, warps cabinetry and pushes up the cooling load.Confirm: Glass selection, orientation, shading, heat-stable materials.
Where ELS works

Based in Sibu — across Sarawak by appointment.

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Renovation design in Sibu

Common questions

Does ELS work in Sibu?

Yes. ELS is a design and coordination studio based in Sibu, Sarawak, and works across the state — Kuching, Bintulu, Miri, Mukah and Kapit — for selected projects by appointment.

What does a renovation design studio in Sibu actually do?

ELS plans your layout, specifies materials and fittings, and coordinates the trades to one approved scope — before any building starts. We are not a contractor; the trade works are carried out by appointed specialists or ALUMAX, all built to the same drawings and standard.

How much does renovation design cost in Sibu?

ELS design and coordination starts from RM800 (excl. SST), depending on scope. It covers paid consultation, measurement and design support — and selected fees may be credited toward a confirmed ELS or ALUMAX managed project. A final construction cost can only be confirmed after site measurement.

Do I still need a contractor if I use ELS?

Yes — ELS coordinates the build rather than carrying it out. We can appoint suitable specialist trades, or coordinate your own foreman or contractor against the approved drawings, specifications and trade matrix, so everyone works to the same scope and the quotations stay comparable.

Why does design matter for Sibu homes specifically?

Sibu's humidity, monsoon rain, heat and terrace/shophouse layouts create risks a generic renovation plan misses — swelling cabinets, waterproofing failures, trapped damp and sun-warped finishes. Resolving material, ventilation and waterproofing decisions on paper first is what prevents costly rework here.

Do you work in both English and Chinese?

Yes. ELS works in both English and Chinese (Mandarin), and all documents can be prepared bilingually so every decision is clear to you and to the trades.

Prepared by George Wong — Founder, ELS by ALUMAXFormer senior research engineer, Fortune 500 · Based in Sibu, Sarawak · Last updated: July 2026
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