Reno @ Bukit Batok

[gosaldar 0]

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.

[skywolf 0]

Pics pics.

[applefreak 1]

spam chop

got floor plan for me to :dribble: first?

[Yang Guo 7]

which blk is your hse at? i've been staying bukit batok for 20over years, curious to see a hse newly renovated there, hope to see more pics soon

[gosaldar 0]

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.

spam chop

got floor plan for me to :dribble: first?

639

which blk is your hse at? i've been staying bukit batok for 20over years, curious to see a hse newly renovated there, hope to see more pics soon

[applefreak 1]

wah your layout very square

very nice

[gosaldar 0]

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.

Edited June 12, 2008 by gosaldar

[gosaldar 0]

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.

Edited June 16, 2008 by gosaldar

[gosaldar 0]

Want to share some photos of my unit pre-renovated:

Greenery view from the unit

Kitchen

Common Toilet

Entrance Door

[gosaldar 0]

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:

1. Kitchen sink/tap/hobs (Brandt)/hood (Fujioh) ($3K)
2. Sanitary-wares WC,basin,shower,etc ($2.5K)
3. Mitsubishi Electric Inverter Aircon ($3.8K)
4. Simmons Mattress ($3.5K)

Yet to buy:

• Fridge
• Washing Machine + Dryer
• Lightning and Dining table

I'm running dry already

I think I gonna postpone the TV and Sofa till the year end (after I got my bonus).

Edited July 22, 2008 by gosaldar

[LittleDevil 0]

Tiling is finish, and they look fine (any tips on checking workmanship?).

For tiling, should check for:

- The grouting - no 'holes'

- Edges of tiles should not have a 'cutting'/sharp feeling when step on

- No scratches on tile surfaces

- No chipping of tiles

- Thickness of gap in between tiles should be similar and not too wide

and most importantly...

- hollowness of tiles - knock on each tile to ensure that there is no 'hollow' sound

[zeegi 0]

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

Wow you got the exact same MBR plan as me! Having a headache over the planning cos my MR & I need a big wardrobe. Can't wait to see the reno plan and maybe borrow some ideas

[gosaldar 0]

The way we go about this is:

1. We knock down the wall between MBR to Room3 all the way until the length of the room3 door opened (about 1)
2. Then we replace the wall with a wardrobe (about 2m) and left 3ft (near window) for a door connecting both room
3. Then we plan to put another wardrobe in room3

Wow you got the exact same MBR plan as me! Having a headache over the planning cos my MR & I need a big wardrobe. Can't wait to see the reno plan and maybe borrow some ideas

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

For tiling, should check for:

- The grouting - no 'holes'

- Edges of tiles should not have a 'cutting'/sharp feeling when step on

- No scratches on tile surfaces

- No chipping of tiles

- Thickness of gap in between tiles should be similar and not too wide

and most importantly...

- hollowness of tiles - knock on each tile to ensure that there is no 'hollow' sound

[gosaldar 0]

Ah, just realised I haven't put up my layout.

[babytan 0]

spam spam..welcome to inzen club

Roy is a nice guy, always there for you...

am quite satisfied with the work done for my place, $35K definately worth it

waiting more pictures!

Edited July 16, 2008 by babytan