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good deal leh... i'm sure you liked the quality and workmanship too?

HI zhiz, ngunadi, valuehunter Thanks for reminding me though. I'll see how they dealt with those "duplicate" charges when they are in my "selected" ID list, just for their benefit of doubt. To err is human, to repent is divine. Keep your kind reminder coming in.

hi jaskel I greatly appreciate for your time taken to pen down such comprehensive and detail explanation, which definitely lighten up a newbie like me. Will watch out for those. Kudos to you! I totally agree with you that no manner how "cheap" we can get from a quote, in the end of the day, smooth (meeting date line) progress, good quality and workmanship is what we manner the most. And yes, if spending extra few thousand dollar yields better results from a responsible ID, I'm definitely opt for it. Saving those $$ might not be enough to "cure my agony" if result turns out bad, like cases you mentioned. The only thing that I wanted to know is that what I spend on is not "unreasonably charged" though i know there is a premium incurred for excellent service. Having said that, I definitely trust the integrity of this ID who has made good reputation so far on the renovation services. I do not expect my house to be superbly designed but simple, only to feel a sense of comfy home after a hard day of work. Therefore, I hope it is not too much for me to expect my renovation to complete without much hiccups. May I know how long does it takes to get HDB approval for reno work permit? Thanks!!!

hi zhiz When you mean tile the whole place, do u also mean flooring for all rooms? Did you engage an ID or contractor? thanks!

HI jaskel Which dimension I can provide to help better estimation? Your inputs so far have been very beneficial to a newbie like me. For paint, it is ICI emulsion (normal). For wardrobe, I prefer casement. But, is there a price difference with sliding doors? For granite, is India better than China? price difference is how much? What about hacking and bathroom packages? Reasonable? I need to check it out on tiles though. Thanks!

Thanks for your advice. Will take note!

HI jaskel Thanks for replying. Appreciate it! I also realize the duplicates charges and will bring them up again if i decide to use this ID. Beside those you highlighted, do you think it is expensive? With your experience, what is your best guess on such reno spending? My thoughts was like ~22K earlier but guess I'm out then. HI valuehunter I don't feel comfortable to share the ID detail because I respected their integrity of quoting it. It is up to me whether i should sign it though. My reno starts around late june though. So, starting to ask around for quotes and want to move in before Hungry Ghost Festival. Thanks!

HI folks I had this quote from an ID and needed advice whether they are reasonable? In a nutshell, I'm planning a complete make over for kitchen (and floor tiles on service balcony) and both bathrooms for my 4 rm hdb (103sqm). Also, changing living room floor tiles with some build in cabinets and major electrical rewiring. Your advice is greatly appreciated!!! Million thanks! 1) Hacking & demolishing work ($950) Hack off low wall, windows, door & frames between kitchen & yard area. Hacking down concrete sink for support at kitchen area. (Demolishing of old kitchen top & bottom cabinet. Hacking for kitchen & yard floor tiles & cabinet cement bases. Demolishing of old air-con fan coil unit, trunking & compressor unit. Demolishing of all old electrical wiring, casing, socket outlets & lighting fixtures for whole house . Demolishing of cornice and fan in living room area. 2) Renovation Package For HOB master bedroom's bathroom & common bathroom ($2900x2) Upgrade! Supply & replace selected aluminum bi-fold doors with acrylic panels. Supply labor to install WC pedestals & wash basins. Provide inlet, embedded drainage pipes & anti-pest floor trap. Hack floor & wall tiles. Provide waterproofing membrane under layers with ponding test. Supply & lay selected floor tiles. Supply & lay selected wall tiles to ceiling height. (entire walls) Reinstate existing electrical water heater points, wiring, switches & lights. Haulage, debris removal & HDB permit. Chemical acid washing & cleaning. Painting work for ceiling including sealant undercoat. 3) Renovation for living room ($5140) 3.1) Supply & build selected homogeneous tiles with skirting living room. $1,800 3.2) Supply hacking, haulage, cement sand uploading & debris removal for living room. $1,100 3.3) Supply & install new con ice for living room. $280 3.4) Supply & install altar table cum storage cabinet design. (Approx.7 feet) $1,960 4) Renovation for Master Bedroom ($1920) 4.1) Supply & install wardrobe for main room. (Approx.6 feet) $1,440 4.2) Supply & install low cabinet doors & frames under windows recessed area. $480 5) Renovation for 1 Bedroom ($1440) 5.1) Supply & install wardrobe for one bedroom $1,440 6) Renovation for Kitchen and Service Balcony ($12430) 6.1) Supply & install kitchen cabinet design to specifications. (~36 feet top and bottom) $3,780 6.2) Supply & built cement raised base for kitchen cabinet $450 6.3) Supply & install granite table top for cabinet $1,600 6.4) Provide inlet, embedded drainage pipes & anti-pest floor trap $150 6.5) Provide waterproofing membrane under layers with ponding test $250 6.6) Supply & lay selected floor tiles $1,300 6.7) Supply hacking & laying of selected wall tiles to ceiling height for kitchen area only $2,950 6.8) Supply & install glass backing panel for cooker area (~4 feet width) $420 6.9) Provide plumbing work for new kitchen sink reconnection work $180 6.10) Supply & replace water pipes for entire kitchen & partial yard area $250 6.11) Supply & replace half glass folding door for kitchen entrance area $950 6.12) Provide labor & material to make good for yard area after hacking $150 7) Electrical Rewiring for whole house ($3050) 7.1) DB box for main power supply $460 7.2) 11x light point $330 7.3) 12x twin 13a power point $980 7.4) 1x air con point $110 7.5) 2x heater point $220 7.6) 4x SCV point $440 7.7) 4x telephone point $160 7.8) Sub main earth $200 7.9) Provide labor to install whole house lighting and 1 ceiling fan $150 8) General Renovation Work ($2230) 8.1) Provide enamel painting work for existing sewage pipes & water pipes for house $150 8.2) Provide ICI Dulux painting for whole house with full protection covering work $1,050 8.3) Provide enamel painting work for existing storeroom & 3 bedrooms $240 8.4) Supply & replace lock sets for 3 bedroom existing wooden doors $120 8.5) Supply & replace ledge lock sets & hooks for existing windows for whole house $90 8.6) Provide general haulage & debris removal services for whole house $400 8.7) Provide chemical acid washing & cleaning for whole house $180 Total cost: $32,960

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