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hi all, im getting a mixed response from various ID. i would like to relaminate a wooden cabinet with abs trimming. a few say it can be done, strip it out and relaminate. a few say it cannot be done as the ply wood will be stripped out during the process and bubbling may occur after the new laminate. can u pls advise who is more accurate and has anyone done it before ?

The left neighbour did a rebuilt but this problematic wall is adjoining to the right neighbour. There is another attic above this room. Other rooms are fine

That wall is adjoining with the neighbour wall. It likely could be their toilet. If it’s water seepage, so likely a paint job can settle ? Was just worried it was something more serious.

Hi, there is some serious wall blisters on the wall though the surface does not feel damp. No painting has been done for the last 20years. Can I ask for some expert advice on how serious is this issue and cost of rectifying it? thanks

Ok! Got it! Super useful. Thanks very much !

Ok. From the shape, likely an IC. Any issue/ illegality that I should be careful of ?

hi, is SIP and DIP plan a necessity or good to have before OTP? the owner does not have any floor plan. we do not intend to do tear down/major aa/add another storey. we are probably looking to push out/extend the front part to add a balcony and simple renovation.

Hi, can I check w the experts here if there is any potential issue w a manhole in the kitchen? Owner extended the kitchen over a manhole cover.

Anyone has any thoughts on the cost of making an attic plus pool in the attic ? Any issues associated w roof top pool in terms of leakage, maintenance over the years etc ? appreciate

Looking for some advice if anyone has an idea of how much prices have moved post covid given manpower constraint etc

hi snooze.. can i check how long is the current delay and what is the contractor "promising" in terms of delivery? do u then need to seek additional approval for a later TOP and what does that impact?

wow thanks for your effort! now i see what u mean.. thanks so much snooze

dont understand.. got any pictoral help? pls

thank u

thanks snooze!! always so helpful , appreciate. this house has a particular uncommon position of the gate. where does the boundary start (where do i start measuring the setback)- wall A or B (where the gate is)? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Corner | | | Wall A ------------------------------------------------------------ | | House | | ----------Gate (---------) B------------- ---|-----------------------------------------------------------

yes land about 2800sqft. but then if i remove the family room. it becomes a 3 br only, which is not ideal given i need min 4. in fact, i was hoping to push the master in front and so i can create another room or make room 2/3 bigger. not sure why but the rooms does give a v small feeling when i step into it. but i dont know what is the issue. is pushing out 4m considered great potential that i can potentially add another normal sized room?

the front porch to boundary is about 6.1m main concern is feel master br is abit small. want to know how much can be extended (push out) into the porch area.

i havent ask any builder officially (although i should). this is a corner terrace and i want to see how much i can max it out : 1. side (seems limited and wonder if its even worth it) 2. front porch 3. back (seems right to the end of the boundary, but what can i possibly do since BR 3 is abit small) All the rooms feel abit small, just want to check if u get the same feeling as well? or is this rather standard size.

hello YC, we didnt get that property in the end, cos the split level is 4 steps , which is quite steep versus a common 2 step split which we can still accept. 4 steps v hard to rectify.

agree

Snooze hey thanks for your kind reply again. Yes u are absolutely right in the above assessment. i seem to bump too often into cat 2 (those looking to DG). and they are so sentimental about the house and rather rent it out at lousy rates then to sell it at valuation. this is me not even accounting the fact that market is prob weaker w the virus situation. theres definitely some luck and fate involved. hopefully i can meet mine soon.. thank u !

yes.. quite curious seems like few sellers are all targeting above valuations despite knowing their own valuations. i reckon they are not serious. but i wonder if this is the norm for buyers end up paying cov?

is any one still paying over valuation these days esp for landed?

hi snooze, can i check. say if the archi is only managed to built 1000 sqft on attic. how much more gfa can ur drawing yield?

dear experts, my proposed attic seems abit small and i was told that the attic cannot protrude out of the 45deg slopping line. is there any other way to maximise it