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The way we go about this is: We knock down the wall between MBR to Room3 all the way until the length of the room3 door opened (about 1)Then we replace the wall with a wardrobe (about 2m) and left 3ft (near window) for a door connecting both roomThen we plan to put another wardrobe in room3 Thanks a lot. Any tip on checking plastering work? Anyway, just went there again today.... On the contract it said that they'll give me a big-rocker switch. They use Hager brand. But the frustrating thing is that the are mixing the plugs and the switches from different series. The big-rocker switch is from Hager System 9088, while the plug is from Hager System 8000. Argh... my house will look like rojak. Gotta ask them to use all System 9088. Another frustrating thing is that I forgot to specify Cat6 cable for my data points. They supply only Cat5E. Now I need to add money

Wah... so long haven't get to the forum. Just back from Honeymoon last Saturday. Busy with work. Anyway, the progress looks great. Tiling is finish, and they look fine (any tips on checking workmanship?). Today should be finish the plastering, and then should continue with electrical works. Photos will be coming soon (when I got free time). Beside the reno cost (about $35K), other damage so far: Kitchen sink/tap/hobs (Brandt)/hood (Fujioh) ($3K)Sanitary-wares WC,basin,shower,etc ($2.5K)Mitsubishi Electric Inverter Aircon ($3.8K)Simmons Mattress ($3.5K)Yet to buy:FridgeWashing Machine + DryerLightning and Dining tableI'm running dry already I think I gonna postpone the TV and Sofa till the year end (after I got my bonus).

Want to share some photos of my unit pre-renovated: Greenery view from the unit Kitchen Common Toilet Entrance Door

Hi, I got couple of used ceiling-fans (3pcs). They are remote-control operated, and still in a very good condition. Brand is KDK. PM me for detail. Photo of the fan Self-collect at Bukit Batok.

If anyone have Invoice from Ackerman & Smith for Lakeview Queen below $2613, please let me know. Your help is greatly appreciated. PS: Anyone who want to buy Simmons mattress, do compare A&S with Robinson. If their price the same, I recommend to go for Robinson. A&S sales people are like snake.

wrongly posted. how to delete this?

No, it is not. PM me for detail.

Of course they are good if you don't have argument with them. I purchase mine on May (haven't delivered yet) because the promise me with their "Price Guarantee" policy, which is just a I still think Simmons is a good mattress, but NOT Ackerman & Smith. Because of the forum policy, I think I can't pour all my anger here. Anyone would like to know more about this company can PM me personally.

Argh... Ackerman & Smith really pissed me off . Their so called "Price Guaranteed" promise is just a If anyone who want to buy Simmons mattress, please fell free to PM me to ask about my experience with A&S.

Floor plan can be found here: http://www.darwinweichee.com/current.jpg I'll post the "original condition" photos next week after I got my key. 639

I have chosen Roy from Inzen as my ID. So, this post is no longer in used. I don't need anymore quote. Thanks.

At last.... I got my second appointment date with HDB. I'll have my own house next week . But can't stay yet, need reno . After months long search for ID, at last I have decided to go for Inzen. I guess I might have pissed-off / disappoint others that work closely but not get the project. But I would say most of them that recommended by people here are nice people to work with. My criteria when choosing ID are: 1. ID & Company reputation 2. ID personality and knowledge 3. The price package After see-ing more than 20 ID/contractors and getting close to 15 quotations, here are my shorlisted ID: 1. Gary from GPlan (very sincere and pleasant to chat with) 2. Sky from Plush-Living (knowledgeable, professional, though a bit pushy) 3. Michael from Octo-haus (very creative, have lots of unique ideas) 4. Patrick from Ho Bee (very experienced. Although the price is fine, but not competitive enuf in my 5 shortlist) 5. Roy from Inzen (a well balanced attributes for ID) To be fair, all of them have nice personality, knowledgeable and have pretty good reputation in this forum. I had a real hard-time to choose. But in the end, the third factor (price ) that make the final decision. Although in the end I can only choose 1 ID, but I highly recommend all 5 of them to whoever wish to find ID . As one said, one man's honey is another man's poison. So, find one that suit you :-) I would like to thanks to all senior members of this forum that have help/share with their experience that contribute to guide me in this renovation project. And now, let the project begin. I'll keep you all posted with any trouble that I might/will encounter, and hopefully also the solutions that I (or ID) will come out with.

I think it's about 16% to 18%

Actually I haven't seen any unit. Only go to their office. I somehow don't comfortable with them. One of the guy sounds very defensive where I correct the quote. Another lady, I feel she is quite calculative. I guess I'll go for safer option like hobee, gplan, plush-living, or inzen. anyway, I'll keep monitor this forum, just in case one of you use their service. I would really like to know whether I've made a foolish decision or I've averted a nightmare.

Of course, these are important. That's why I seed advice in Renotalk, since I never have experience with this ID before.

I just went to see them again this evening. But, now I've ask them to make some amendment: The rate of the tilesThe correct size of the kitchen cabinet & materialRecalculation of the price of ceiling work (due to different design)The type of paint used, now I can choose any ICI paint, and not restricted to ICI pentaliteAdd in 1 ventilation fan at each toilet That bring the cost to about $29K. On my previous post, I said that the average of other vendor is $32K, it should be about $33K to be more accurate. This bring the diff nearer. Now it's at 4K. Which is like the GP margin of ID (which is around 15-18%). Anyway, here is the breakdown of Jadeland quotation: 1. Demolition = $3200 2. Living, Dining, Balcony, Storeroom, & 3 bedrooms tiles = $6000 3. Kitchen tiles and waterproofing = $1200 4. Bathroom wall & floor tiles with waterproofing = $3000 5. Other masonry works = $1000 6. Plumbing works w/ ventilation fans = $1800 7. Plastering, ceiling, and cornices = $3900 8. Kitchen cabinet + solid surface = $4800 9. Wardrobe = $1500 10. Painting = $1800 11. Misc = 1200

anyone engaged Gary from Gplan before?

Not really... I just found it in resale market. Feb bi-monthly sale, I didn't even get queue number. It's at Bukit Batok Central :-)

Like Ang**lo for example? Floor plan has been adjusted :-) Hope I can make up my mind soon, since I'm gonna get my key pretty soon.

Dear forumers, I would like to get some advice... I've get quite a lot quotes from different ID. The average cost, taken from many ID such as Gplan, Ho-bee, Ideal-house and Plush Living, for the reno that I'm intend to do is about $32K. However, I come across this company called Jade-Land (also called Souls Living) that quote me $24K. That is a big $8K different. I've met this the ID from Jade-Land to double confirm the quote (such as the price of the tiles, the type of paint used, etc), and can't seems to find any potential hidden cost. Anyone here use them before? I'm just kinda worried about a quote that is too good to be true. Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Anyway, here is the list of requirement that I sent to all the ID. A. PREPARATION WORK 1 HDB Submission 2 3-D drawing for each area as wess as all Carpentry Works. 3 Design and space-planning service 4 Project Management 5 Proposed color scheme B. GENERAL WORK 1 Lay Corrugated Cardboard Sheet to protect existing flooring prior to demolition. 2 Supply sand/cement and haulage of material 3 Clear/dispose debris off-site 4 Chemical/Acid wash for the whole house C. DEMOLITION WORK Kitchen 1 Demolished existing Ceramic Floor and Wall Tiles 2 Demolished existing Kitchen Cabinet, Stove-support, and Sink WC 1 & WC 2 3 Demolished existing Ceramic Floor and Wall Tiles 4 Demolished existing Basins and WC Pedestal Living & Dining 5 Demolished existing Ceramic Floor Tiles Master-room & Study-room 6 Demolished existing Ceramic Floor Tiles 7 Demolished New Door Opening between Master Bedroom/Study Room Guest-room 8 Demolished existing Ceramic Floor Tiles D. MASONRY WORK Kitchen & Service Balcony 1 Supply & install Waterproofing to Floor 2 Supply & install Homogeneous Floor Tiles (with Skirting) 3 Supply & install Ceramic Wall Tiles between Top & Bottom kitchen cabinet 4 Supply & construct with New Cement Mortar Base for Kitchen Cabinet 5 Supply & construct with New Cement Mortar Base for Washing Machine and Fridge 6 Supply & Install New Stainless Steel Rubbish Chute WC 1 & WC 2 7 Supply & install Waterproofing to Floor 8 Supply & install Homogeneous Floor Tiles (with Skirting) 9 Supply & install Ceramic Wall Tiles 10 Construct Shower Kerb Living & Dining 11 Supply & install Homogeneous Floor Tiles (with Skirting) Master Bedroom/Study Room 12a Supply & install Homogeneous Floor Tiles (with Skirting) 12b Supply & install Parquet Floor Tiles E. PLUMBING WORK Kitchen, Bath/WC, Bath/WC 1, & Balcony 1 Termination of existing Water Inlet Pipes & provide Temporary Water supply 2 Supply & Install new Cold Water Stainless-Steel/Copper Inlet pipes & PVC Water Outlet pipes 3 Main pipes from Living Room to Bathrooms Kitchen & Service Balcony 4 Labor to install Kitchen Cabinet Sink 5 Labor to install Washing Machine Tap WC 1 & WC 2 6 Labor to install Wash Basin 7 Labor to install WC Pedestal 8 Labor to install Instantaneous Water Heater 9 Labor to install Accessories F. PAINTING Whole House 1 Supply labor & selected ICI/Nippon Paint to Ceiling, Wall of interiors, door-frame, door, and piping 2 Apply sealer coating G. PLASTER & CEILING WORKS Whole House 1 Plaster whole house wall and ceiling Living/Dining 2 Supply labor & Material to construct False Ceiling 3 Supply labor & Material to construct Curtain Pelmet Master-room, Study-room & Guest-room 4 Supply labor & Material to install Cornices Master-room 5 Supply labor & Material to construct Drywall at Bedhead and Divider next to Wardrobe H. DOORS & DOOR JAMB Master Bedroom/Study 1 Supply & Install Wooden Door Frame 2 Supply & Install Classic Wood Door c/w standard ironmongeries & lockset I. FURNITURE FITMENTS Kitchen 1 Design & install Top Laminated Cabinet w/ glass door, w/ ABS Trimmings at doors edging 2 Design & install Bottom Laminated Cabinet with ABS Trimmings at doors edging (drawers w/ soft closing) 3 Supply & install Aluminium Dish Rack/Tray 4 Supply & install Solid-Surface Top c/w Backsplash 5 Supply labor to install Cooker Hob, Cooker Hood Main Bedroom 6 Design & install Laminated Sliding-Glass Wardrobe with ABS Trimmings at doors edging My floor plan:

I paid $13K COV for 5-room unit (very high floor) at Bukit Batok Central. Initially it should have been $33K, but I ask for revaluation, and the valuation is up by 20K . Lucky me....

could PM me as well

Is it a new HDB or resale HDB? I don't see any hacking/demolition on the quote, so I assume this is a new unit right?

Hi to all ID/Contractors who read this forum, I just bought a 5I HDB. This is an 18 years unit at Bukit Batok. I'm looking for a contractor to do a very basic reno for this flat (due to budget ). The current layout of the unit: My proposed arrangement: there are 2 structural changes in my design: 1. Enlarge bedroom-2. This involve knocking down of part of the wall and make new one. 2. Make a door to connect MBR to bedroom-3. Please supply the door as well. As for the masonry works, I need: 1. Supply & install waterproofing for kitchen and both bathrooms. 2. Supply & install heavy-duty homogenous flooring for kitchen. 3. Supply & install non-slip homogenous flooring for bathrooms. 4. Supply & install full-height wall-tiles for bathrooms. 5. Supply & install wall tiles for kitchen (only the exposed walls around kitchen-top only) 6. Supply & install mortar base for fridge, washing machine and cabinets. 7. Construct entrance kerb to the bathrooms. 8. Supply & install new rubbish chute Plumbing works: 1. Supply & install new pipes for kitchen and both bathrooms. 2. Change sewage pipe to new PVC pipe. 2. Supply & install inlet/outlet pipes for kitchen sink and washing machine. 3. Labour to install WC Pedestal, Basin, instant heater, and other toilet accessories. Ceiling works: 1. False ceiling for living & dining area. 2. Simple cornices for 3 bedrooms Carpentry: 1. Kitchen cabinet (about 25 ft run) 2. Master bedroom wardrobe (about 6.5 ft) Flooring: 1. Option A: Laminate flooring for Dining/Living + 3 bedrooms. 2. Option B: Homogenous tiles for Dining/Living + 3 bedrooms (incl. hacking of the current tiles). Other stuff: 1. Painting of whole house (including doors, pipes, etc). 2. Solid plaster and sealers for whole unit 3. Other standard stuff (such as demolition work, chemical wash, clear debris, haulage, hdb permit, etc) I really hope to find a real that can give me a good .

It really depends what kind of kitchen you want. Do you cook "complex" food often? Do you only cook "simple" things once in a while. Or do you mostly cook western food, or those chinese food that need a big wok. Gas hob is good for wok cooking, or you wanna do flambe. However induction is better in term of safety, and ease of cleaning. Personally I prefer mix. You can buy a domino unit of Gas and Induction hobs. At high-end, you can try to look for De-dietrich, Miele or Gagennau. Unless you are professional chef, it's kinda too expensive for normal people. At the range of the brands you mention, I would go for Brandt. The reason is that Brandt is the same parent company with De-Dietrich, hence possibly as good quality as De-Dietrich (of course not as many features as De-Dietrich). For hood, I think the bigger the suction the better it is. Personally I won't care about the noise level.