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Electrical works quote
Kellhound replied to Kellhound's topic in Landed & Condo Private Properties Renovation Discussion
What sort of cooling/ventilation do you have for this room? -
Efflorescence on Tiles
Kellhound replied to Topline's topic in Landed & Condo Private Properties Renovation Discussion
I'm considering overlaying artificial turf on current tiles for a significant part of my outdoor area. Saves on hacking and cheaper than laying new tiles. -
Efflorescence on Tiles
Kellhound replied to Topline's topic in Landed & Condo Private Properties Renovation Discussion
Are you referring to the grouting between tiles? As far as I know, it's hard work cleaning them and there's no way to wash them 100% clean. -
Electrical works quote
Kellhound replied to Kellhound's topic in Landed & Condo Private Properties Renovation Discussion
Thanks for the lighting tips! -
Electrical works quote
Kellhound replied to Kellhound's topic in Landed & Condo Private Properties Renovation Discussion
Hi Snoozee, where do you house your server rack? On which floor? I'm planning a central hub as well but still deciding where to put it. -
Electrical works quote
Kellhound replied to Kellhound's topic in Landed & Condo Private Properties Renovation Discussion
Did any of you do LED cove lights and did you then encounter shadows caused by ceiling fans? -
Electrical works quote
Kellhound replied to Kellhound's topic in Landed & Condo Private Properties Renovation Discussion
Good tip on taking photos of the wiring layout. How was your experience with the lighting fixtures from China? My own experience is that it can be hit or miss and can be different from what is depicted in the photos. -
Electrical works quote
Kellhound replied to Kellhound's topic in Landed & Condo Private Properties Renovation Discussion
I guess there are pros and cons for lump sum vs itemized. For me, itemized allows me to do better apples to apples comparison between different quotes. It also allows me to adjust my costs/budget on a finer level. The con is you have to manage more figures and do more research into the cost of each individual item. -
Electrical works quote
Kellhound replied to Kellhound's topic in Landed & Condo Private Properties Renovation Discussion
Lump sum is about $40K. No need for any submissions, I think? Mine is just "renovation" as I've decided not to do anything that requires BCA/URA submission. There's an earth bonding line item so is that the lightning conductors you're referring to? Does DB box really take up so much space? I was under the impression that it's just a small box....... I've planned for 10+ data points for rooms and POE CCTVs Does induction cooker really need 32A? Hmmm....provisioning for car charger is something to consider..... Electrician also quoted me $300 each for 5m LED strip with driver which seems rather exorbitant based on what I can find online. Plumbing is about $21K which includes installation of fittings and laying of new SS pipes throughout the house. -
Hi I received the following quote and would like feedback if they're reasonable? They seem high to me so wondering if this is the "landed premium" factor being added on or is it that landed is really that much more complex to do. For example, lighting points will add up significantly e.g. probably 60-80 points range for the whole house. New 13A socket installation - $140 each New lighting point - $80 each Lighting installation - $20 each New fan point - $80 each Fan installation - $60 each Cat 6 data point - $250 each New 13A outdoor socket - $250 each Split from 1 DB on ground floor to 1 DB on each floor (3 floors) - $8K+
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Extractor fans for toilets
Kellhound replied to Topline's topic in Landed & Condo Private Properties Renovation Discussion
I've lived with extractor fans in my toilets for 10+ years. After this experience, all I can say is that I resolved to only buy homes with toilets that have windows😀 Issues include: 1. The startup noise of the fan can be noisy as the fan gets older and may wake others in the room if it's an attached toilet. 2. In my case (condo), there is a continuous air duct running from the master toilet to the common toilet and finally terminates at the kitchen yard. Sometimes, heavy cooking from the kitchen can cause smells to "backflow" from kitchen to the toilets and eventually the rooms. So be careful where your fan ducts go 3. Mold is a big issue for poorly ventilated toilets. -
Hi Snoozee, I've been sourcing for gates, especially bifold ones as they are trackless. However, quite a few vendors discouraged me as they said that the bifold mechanism is a common point of failure. They added that there must be a reason why bifold gates are rather rare in Singapore. How has your experience been with the bifold gate?
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Tiling costs
Kellhound replied to Kellhound's topic in Landed & Condo Private Properties Renovation Discussion
Hi, I saw quite a few estimates online that peg tiling costs at $10-$12 psf (inclusive of labour which is valued at around $7 psf). Of course, COVID may have caused prices to rise since. Does premixed cement cost more than normal cement? What's the difference between the two? -
I just received a renovation quotation which included supply and and laying of floor and wall tiles at an average of $15 psf. This seems rather high to me and the explanation given was that it includes cement bedding and the need to use pre-mixed cement. Does this sound reasonable?
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SKylight on roof
Kellhound replied to Topline's topic in Landed & Condo Private Properties Renovation Discussion
Silicone doesn't last forever. It's just a matter of time before you need to redo the waterproofing. So just need to do the cost benefit analysis. -
Hi, I'm trying to modernise the exterior facade of a mid-90s 3 storey house (pitched roof) with the typical orange wavy clay tiles. I want to switch to gray flat tiles and remove the roof eaves at the top of 1st and 2nd floors to achieve a cleaner look. Research on the internet tends to indicate that the roof eaves prevent erosion/staining from rain. However, I noticed that most of the newer houses do not have roof eaves anymore so are they really necessary? So would like to invite comments and feedback on this.
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I believe I'm just outside the central tree conservation area. The issue is that the current owner planted 4-5 trees within a 5-6m wide kerb space outside the house. Along with large potted plants, it looks a like a small jungle. Thus, I also want to declutter the area as well by removing some of the trees.
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Update: I checked with 3 other houses (all with 3+ floors) within 200 metres of mine and they all do not use the water tank/pump. 1 did not install at all. The second catered for space on roof for tank but did not install and the 3rd installed pump/tank but do not use it. Will consult my contractor/plumber to see if I can get rid of the tank/pump