A wall bed is a HKD 30,000+ purchase, but most quotes come as a single line: "Custom wall bed: HKD XX,XXX." That single line hides 5–10 cost components and is where 100% of unpleasant surprises live. Below: 7 things every HK quote should itemise, the most common hidden tricks, and a sample sanitized quote you can hold yours up against.

The 7-point checklist

Before you sign, your quote should clearly show:

The mechanism, named. "SBLM patented hinge", "Häfele lift", "[brand] cable system" — not just "wall bed mechanism". A nameless mechanism is usually a generic OEM unit with unclear warranty + zero spare-parts pipeline.
The cabinet finish, specified. "Oak veneer (5mm thickness)", not "premium wood finish". Premium can mean anything.
Installation labour as a separate line. If install is folded into the headline price, you can't tell whether you're paying HKD 4,000 or HKD 12,000 for it — and you can't compare quotes.
Wall structural verification. Is rebar / structural-wall check included, or extra? It should be included. If not, ask why.
Warranty period + scope. "10-year warranty" is a sentence; ask for the actual coverage paragraph: parts? labour? annual checkups? transferable to a new owner?
Payment milestones. 50/50 (deposit + completion) is industry standard. 100% upfront is a red flag. 30% deposit + 30% mid + 40% final tells you the supplier doesn't have working capital.
What's NOT included. Mattress? Lift booking? Building-management approval coordination? Dust-controlled vacuum? Touch-up paint? If these aren't called out, assume they're not included.

The 6 most common tricks (in HK)

"Final price subject to site survey." — Translation: we'll quote you a low number, then add HKD 5,000–10,000 once we measure. Insist on a fixed quote after measurement.
"Standard installation included." — What's "standard"? If your wall isn't flat concrete, "non-standard install fee" appears on the day.
Mechanism described as "American-style" or "imported". — Often a domestic clone with a US-flag sticker. Ask for the manufacturer name and model.
"Lifetime warranty on the frame." — Frame is the cheap part to warranty. The mechanism is what fails. Read the actual coverage.
"Free design service" with a HKD 5,000 deposit. — If the design service is free, the deposit is for what? Refundable on what condition?
"VAT / tax not included." — Hong Kong has no consumer VAT or sales tax on furniture. Any "VAT" line on a HK furniture quote is fictional. Walk away.

A sample sanitized quote — what an honest one looks like

Below is the structure of a real WALLBED KING quote (anonymised). If yours from another vendor doesn't show roughly this many lines, ask why.

What to do next

If you have a quote in front of you right now from any HK vendor — including us — and a line is unclear or missing, ask. A vendor that won't itemise transparently isn't going to behave better after you've paid the deposit.

If you'd like us to look at a competitor's quote and tell you honestly what we'd ask, WhatsApp it. We'll reply with our notes within 24 hours. No obligation, no follow-up sales pitch — we just like reading other people's quotes.

Item	HKD
SBLM patented mechanism + steel frame American-made · 750 kg load · 1,700 lbs stiffeners · model SBLM-Q-30	11,400
Custom cabinet — oak veneer, 2 shelves Built in HK workshop · 5mm veneer · soft-close door hinges	9,000
Installation — 2 fitters, 1 day Includes structural wall verification (rebar detector + borescope)	4,500
Delivery + lift booking + management coordination Includes noise-hours filing	2,200
10-year warranty reserve Annual checkup · spare parts buffer · transferable	3,000
3D design + paperwork Mock-up · invoice · warranty document	2,100
Total · all-in	32,200
Less FPS-payment discount (2%)	−644
Final · if FPS	31,556

How to read a Hong Kong wall bed quote.

The 7-point checklist

The 6 most common tricks (in HK)

A sample sanitized quote — what an honest one looks like

What to do next

Send us your competitor's quote.