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i also not sure yet. will consult with my id and see how lor. yup some wall have but some walls dun have.

yup, got those lines to allow the wall to expand n contract. no choice lah .... can plaster using silicone and paint over it to minimize cracks bah i think

nvm lah, travel up a bit more u get yishun safra... nice n big!

i think i will leave as it is. see if my ID can do any magic on it i may be meeting my ID to see the 3-d drawings tmr. can't wait to see ... by the way, u stay on level 13?

oh. all the windows there will be a rubber lining along the frame. these rubber linings normally will be deformed due to the windows being shut for 5-6 years liao. These will not be able to rectify All the rest they should be able to change or rectify for u

Hi guys, some update of my joint inspection for defects this morning. for most of the stuffs listed, they will rectify for me, such as re-align my metal door, provide metal cap for HHS, improve my balcony door for better slide, change vanity top, change WC, sandpaper and polished rusted window hinges and magnetic door catch, patch up cracks on wall, chemical wash again due to plenty of black oil stains on the flooring. all should be done by end of the month as mentioned by the TO and contractor

ikea ah? most likely not tempered leh .... if too close to stove, can be quite dangerous i feel. hope i'm wrong. sqeeking sound sure have lah ... especially bifold doors. need to put lubricant to reduce the noise lor. Both the WC quite jialat lah .... think will push the TO to change it for me.... absurd man! most likely start reno in mid or late sept bah ....

Not sure if it's Jackson. But his surname is Seah. Is it the same fella?

oh yah, the metal gate latch got similar problem also. push down but the latch too short and can't even lock into the floor tile hole. other problems like deep scratches and patch marks on vanity top, leaking WC, poo-stained WC, balcony door unable to slide open fully, rusty window hinges, black-stained floor tiles, rusty magnet door catch at common toilet, cracks on walls, etc ..... i would say it's a premium flat with sub-standard quality! To check floor tiles, i use a pole to knock lor ... and hear for any hollow sound. so far all ok for mine me and my fiancee got 洁癖（jie pi) .... hahaha

Spend the whole of sat cleaning up my new place and inspection and came up with a whopping list of defects. Total 17 and when i submitted to HDB branch at Sembawang this morning, the lady was like jaw dropping. hahaha ... Hopefully you guys when u get your keys, you won't have so much defects to report.

i see i see. I have not contacted him yet cos I have not checked for any defects yet. but the submission of defect list is to Mr Quek direct is it? i'm not sure lei just ask for a quote and u will know. if just the cooking area still ok but thr whole stretch is gonna cost 2 bombs added

feedback? what feedback? mine is EA and i believe most of us are as well. for me no choice mah. the only ones available at this peak period

called the hdb officer Mr Quek to ask just now. he said not all units will be issued the keys to the water/gas meter doors. so i guess ours are not included. I have not activated water/gas yet. plan to do it later when reno starts

Yah. getting the keys was exciting. heheh ... sign here sign there and viola! Got a question to ask you ah, did you get the keys for the 2 doors outside the house where the gas and water meters are ah? I remembered when I moved to new house 5 years ago, it was issued to us. This time it wasn't. Or is it the keys will be issued only after the gas and water supplies are applied and activated? my bed is placed against the long side of the wall, facing the tv point.Along the long side of the wall will have 8ft wardrobe. then on the short side of the wall(where tv point is), will have another 5 ft wardrobe/cabinet with my 3ft tv feature wall incorporated.

I try to summarize cos i got no softcopy, so basically is typing out. As for pictures, i have not taken yet but will do so on sat cos was doing the opening ceremony on wed. anyway, the pictures are exactly the same as mystique !! Wetwork: cabinet base; washing machine base; fridge base; MBR Toilet kerb Celing: False ceiling, L-box, alcove lighting for living, dining, foyer, passage and MBR Windows + Doors: Kitchen sliding glass door; MBR Toilet glass shower screen; casement window for service balcony Plumbing: change whole house stainless steel water piping, install sinks, taps, shower heads + mixers, storage heater, basin, etc Electrical: 19 lighting/switch points + install 30 light fixtures + additional aircon point Painting: Whole house + all doors + pipings + varnish main door Kitchen: 30 Ft cabinet + 21 ft solid surface + stainless steel backing; install sink, hood, hob, dish rack Living + Foyer: 5Ft feature wall, 10 Ft half height shoe-cabinet, 2 ft full height cabinet MBR: 13 ft wardrobe + 3 ft tv feature wall + 3 ft side table Study: 10 Ft table + 8ft wall hung cabinet with shelves + 5 ft full height book cabinets MBR Toilet: Vanity cabinet + box up piping + light pelmet Miscellaneous: General cleaning + Floor protection + install kitchen & bathroom accessories + clear debris + permit Total: 23k

just got my keys on wednesday!! yeah Yup. I'm engaging EI. I find their price reasonable among a few IDs I have contacted. My quotation is about 22-23k. Maybe you would like to pm me what are your basic items? Of course the price cannot compared with contractors I think.

think there's no shower screen and shower kerb. all got to do ourselves. this premium flat quite short of a lot of things! no shower screen; kerb; tv and telephone points only in living room, MBR and HHS; no hot and cold water concealed piping; no bath mixers! believe it or not, those new standard flats (near commonwealth mrt) has all those i mentioned above. they even have wrought iron gates and nice looking decorative doors.

mystique_j is getting the keys today. hopefully can get some updates from her. I would like to know more about stuffs like the fire insurance and HPS. Must we necessary get from HDB during the key collection date? Can we get these insurance from other insurance companies like Income or AIA? Hope can get some enlightenment from forummers here

yup. EI. signed liao How abt you?

agree with albert that we should not hog selena's t-blog !! better that we discuss here ... more appropriate i guess ... !! so does that mean you guys will only collect your keys when the exterior paintings are completed?

care to tell me which shop in clementi? If not wrong, both are near the market/hawker right? the one next to POSB Bank or the one next to the coffeeshop is cheaper? so opening of pub account can only be done at hdb hub right?

yah ... feels a bit siong. 1st purchase in my life that exceeds 300k. My appointment is next wed. any news from you?

abt 40k in cpf should be enough to cover all the fees and 10% deposit needed. excess $ in cpf will also be wiped away for the payment of the rest of the outstanding amount. insurance, s&c and pub will have to be paid in cash of course.

who's your ID? I got previous quote from another ID exactly as what your layout of your MBR and SR described. I eventually scrapped that idea and choose not to hack the wall and remains as it is. during keys collection will be the time when all documents are signed, all $$ in cpf wiped away (for the 10% deposit, and the many other related fees stated in the document plus 1 month of the housing instalment), and finally keys collected. If not enough cash in cpf to pay for all these, they will deduct away from the 2k deposit and if still not enough then you will have to top up in cash bah. And also still need to pay for fire insurance, 3 months S&C charges, PUB account opening, etc etc ....

yah ... cannot put above the sink. but can put on the side or a standing one lor