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I have had casual chats with quite a number of ID and contractors. But the serious scouting started a month before I got my keys. I was fixed on one contractor who had done up one of my friend home. But I looked ard to get a rough guide on prices and ideas. 1. Friend's recommendation contractor - Had done up my friend home without any problem. Good followup service for any issues. Listed price by per item and no hidden cost visible. But forgetful and doesn't take down notes. Had 4 quotations from him with something missing or not added in. Flooring cost very high at 4k just for labour. 2. ID near my place - Very professional with proper shop and prompt quotation. Price on the high side so didn't follow up. 3. Another ID near my place - Very beng feel and alot of repeated phone calls to my wife on things which they had already taken note of. Quotation high plus some discount added at the end. Didn't feel comfortable with them so no follow up. 4. Contactor who hung ard by BTO - Very elvis type of flashy old man. Didn't like the way he wanted things done. More like a mass market type of contractor who relied on same type of design for all his jobs. 5. A aunty contractor shop near my place - Went her shop to get a quotation not expecting anything. Was pleasantly suprised with her quotation which included everything and cheapest by far. But I didn't follow up until yesterday as I was fixed on my fren contractor. Will be calling her or her husband down on friday for onsite measurement and ideas. Still not decided on the contractor yet but that aunty shop is leading. What I am glad is I went to a few different places to get quotes andmost iimportantly didnt overlook the aunty shop because it was simple and old fashioned. Cheers

So anyway abit of history of my wife and myself. We got married dec 2008 and have lived with my parents for almost 5 yrs. So our current room is almost like a small house with queen bed, 4 door wardrobe, tv console, tv ps3 speakers laptop tablets.......and a steering wheel setup for my gt5.......and a recliner sofa. And a bookshelf. So while eagerly waiting almost 3 yrs for my 4 room bto, the main theme was decided.......no clutter. We collected the keys 2 weeks back and so far done nothing except submit faults to hdb. And after seeing the house, we realised that clutterfree might not be possible as the bomb shelter is going to be a prayers room leaving no other storage area. Current plan is to join the masterbed room and 2nd bedroom. And we might be breaking down the kitchen wall for open concept type of design.....mainly because the 6 seater dining table we have purchased is abit big. Next up, I will listed the ID and contractors I have met and what I have learnt.

Too big for the tiny kitchen we have. Seems to sticking out no matter where its going to be placed. So we have chosen a spot where we might not be tripping on it....I think.

Got it at 2599 at mega discount store 1 mth back but have not collected. Will check out the price before collection as electronic price drops quite fast. Also bought a hitachi fridge which is too big and a lg washing machine which is an old model. Might be changing that for a newer samsung model. More pics will be added tonight.

Added my long time desire. A sound system that I read up a lot on and fitted my budget. But looks like I still need to spend more for wires and stands. pioneer platinum 923 Samsung 60' TV 6300 something series. Smart without 3D

Hi All, This will be dairy of building my own home which I have waited almost 5 years since getting married. I hope to record down all happenings in new house. I would like also share the knowledge I have gained reading this forum for 2 years and learn more things in this journey. First up is the pic of my 4 room BTO floorplan located in Boon Lay. Been an active reader in various forums for almost 10 and I just learned how to post pics.

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Hi Tim, I'm looking for a single split system for my master bedrom only, new 4rm bto. Preferably 4 ticks with low energy consumption. Was looking at fujitsu. Pls pm price and alternative. Thank you.

Hi Bro, can you pm me your reno cost especially ur flooring. Thank you.

Hi I will be receiving the keys to mThank you.w 4rm bto in a week time. I need a quote for: 1. 3 room doors 2. Sliding window for service yard 3. Window grills for whole house 4. Bifold or pd doors for 2 toilet Thank you

Hi bro pls pm me ur catalogue. Thank you

Hi, Got 2 questions to ask if u dun mind. 1) Is the master bedroom big enuf for 6-8 door cabinet. 2) Is ur floor tile too reflective? We wanted black tiles but was told its very reflective and will be like standing on a mirror. Love ur tiles btw. Hei my 1st post.