Tsubame 0 Report post Posted February 20, 2009 At first like applefreak I also wanna minimise reno so didn't budget a lot. But after repeated visit to the flat, realised that most things quite "almost there" already. Afterall 1st owner stayed over 10 yrs, so even if good maintenance still... Even my father is in favour of hacking everything. Only thing no need to replace is the wiring. My hubby best, if can all do he happy. I said if you paying than I nevermind. Now gotta ask the IDs give me new quotations again. Thing is might need to get loan for reno lor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
applefreak 1 Report post Posted February 21, 2009 for me the main thing is i don't want to take loan and the flat wasn't really a planned thing thankfully we managed to get a 'new' flat from hdb so everything is original condition basically just did kitchen cabinets, built-in wardrobe for 2 room and some misc stuff all in about $17k Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsubame 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2009 all in about $17k applefreak power! I reno my current 4 rm 6 yrs ago already 18k, although I did hack a wall. So now floor space not doubled, but reno cost doubled... But as hubby kept telling me, this flat is for good, so also cannot too stingy... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joho 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2009 applefreak power! I reno my current 4 rm 6 yrs ago already 18k, although I did hack a wall. So now floor space not doubled, but reno cost doubled... But as hubby kept telling me, this flat is for good, so also cannot too stingy... Hey, So let's say I need to redo the MBR and Kitchen mainly, a long seatee in dining area and leave all the flooring and toilets untouched, you all think 15k to 20k possible? so far the cheapest quote i got is 19k but they din quote for all the items i need plus workmanship and design so so only... anyone got contractor's contact can give? I find no point in hiring ID cos mainly carpentry works. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
applefreak 1 Report post Posted February 22, 2009 (edited) if doing only carpentry i'd recommend classic kitchen at tg katong complex it's a little pricier than normal contractor but their workmanship is really some times cannot see price alone bah i went to quite a number of showrooms but only classic kitchen impressed me in the end didn't use them coz they only do carpentry but i needed wet works as well went to some and their showroom cabinets are quite badly done as in i can spot several defects liao loh like that what can i expect from them??? Edited February 22, 2009 by applefreak Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsubame 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2009 Agree with applefreak, cannot see price alone. Most impt is workmanship, then design and whether you get along with the in-charge (i.e. ID or contractor). Joho, you so good only need to do carpentry, no need wet works? If so within 20k definitely more than enough, like doing condo. Have PM you contacts of a company that does carpentry & cabinetry works only. You can check them out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pinky X 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2009 Acutally...I wan to hirer a ID to do...but in the end give up the idea...save cost...just do do basic, can stay can already....hahaha....econ is bad...must tighten our seat belt...tat's wat our PM said... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsubame 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2009 (edited) Acutally...I wan to hirer a ID to do...but in the end give up the idea...save cost...just do do basic, can stay can already....hahaha....econ is bad...must tighten our seat belt...tat's wat our PM said... Hi PinkyX, initially thought so too. But after getting individual quotes from contractors and comparing to ID quotes, is around the same. Did you really get a lot of difference between the 2 types of quotes? Edited February 26, 2009 by Tsubame Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sam Lee Poh Huat 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2009 (edited) EA is part of my upgrade options cos parents stay in with me.. but seem like HDB resale transaction cant differential EA or EM.. keen in tampines.. Edited February 28, 2009 by FD1976 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
burrppp 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2009 EA is part of my upgrade options cos parents stay in with me.. but seem like HDB resale transaction cant differential EA or EM.. keen in tampines.. HDB resale transaction cant differential EA or EM ????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sam Lee Poh Huat 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2009 HDB resale transaction cant differential EA or EM ????? Hmmm sorry to put it so bluntly.. what i mean is from HDB resale transaction how can i know which one is EA or EM transaction.. they shld make it easier like some property marketing website does. if doing only carpentry i'd recommend classic kitchen at tg katong complex it's a little pricier than normal contractor but their workmanship is really some times cannot see price alone bah i went to quite a number of showrooms but only classic kitchen impressed me in the end didn't use them coz they only do carpentry but i needed wet works as well went to some and their showroom cabinets are quite badly done as in i can spot several defects liao loh like that what can i expect from them??? i cant help it but to trust ur taste apple.. aint too sure whether i ask u before but do classic does only kitchen capentry as their names implies? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
applefreak 1 Report post Posted March 2, 2009 yes classic kitchen (or classic furniture) only does carpentry they can recommend contractors if you want masonry works there's a company also named classic but is not the same the one with good carpentry works is at tg katong complex read that some heard good remarks of classic furniture went to the wrong classic and got a whole lot of headache for renovation Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
burrppp 0 Report post Posted March 2, 2009 Hmmm sorry to put it so bluntly.. what i mean is from HDB resale transaction how can i know which one is EA or EM transaction.. they shld make it easier like some property marketing website does. i cant help it but to trust ur taste apple.. aint too sure whether i ask u before but do classic does only kitchen capentry as their names implies? guess u will hv to look at the blk den u will know is EA or EM... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joho 0 Report post Posted March 31, 2009 Agree with applefreak, cannot see price alone. Most impt is workmanship, then design and whether you get along with the in-charge (i.e. ID or contractor). Joho, you so good only need to do carpentry, no need wet works? If so within 20k definitely more than enough, like doing condo. Have PM you contacts of a company that does carpentry & cabinetry works only. You can check them out. Finally this forum is up again... Had a contractor check the condition of my resale EA last wkend, on closer look and further discussion, I need to do wet works liao...Kitchen wall and floor tiles gotta do and now both toilets also... so my budget gotta go up again... now can do everything under 35K happy liao... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pinky X 0 Report post Posted March 31, 2009 Hi PinkyX, initially thought so too. But after getting individual quotes from contractors and comparing to ID quotes, is around the same. Did you really get a lot of difference between the 2 types of quotes? Hi Tsubame... Finally, the RT forum is up.... Ya...actually got an ID is good...they can give u ideas, suggestion....coz we would not know the after effect...so it the price to pay... some more...the quotes like not much diff.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
