MaCe 3 Report post Posted June 28, 2007 I feel like giving up the thoughts of engaging ho bee or do you prefer a contractor who is so free got nothing to do? it's worth the wait...hobee doesnt advertise, doesnt do promotions, doesnt do any exhibitions.all his biz are from customers introducing customers.this is HOW reliable he is.Example:his windows contractor broke one of my tiles while fixing the window.I DIDNT say anything, neither did I tell patrick.1.5 days later, the tilings all SWEE SWEE...this is what i call RESPONSIBILITY! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ralph 0 Report post Posted June 28, 2007 patrick have changed my appointment again... sad postpone to 3-4days more... wonder will be have time when it comes to realli reno.his wife ask me to fax the floor plan to him for come up quote.Hi, this is what I am worrying also. Patrick is all by himself, one man show. He doesnt have any other assistant except his wife who helps him to schedule all appts. My concern is whether he can finish the reno on time though I have not started mine. He took 3 weeks to email me the 1st quotation. I called to tell him to add another 3 items. He asked me to email him what are the 3 items to be added. It has been 2 weeks and yet he has not reply me for the 3 items. I wonder does he read his email. I hv yet to start my reno. He said need to have 1st meetup. After 2 weeks of waiting, and finally my appt with him is coming soon. is next mon. By then I confirmed everything, guess he gonna take another few weeks to start the reno!! My reno is a minor one with only carpentry and wet work to be done. I wonder is it becos my reno is a small scale one comparing to others thats why he like bo chap gd luck to you. hope you can get your quotation from him soon. and not like me took few weeks to revert. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaCe 3 Report post Posted June 28, 2007 hmm...most contractors will consider you as a "SERIOUS" customer ONLY when you meet up with them in person.e.g. giving quotations on the spot(in the house).just imagine how many emails they have to entertain everyday...and most of the emails are from customers who just want to compare quotation with other contractors.contractors are unlike IDs...IDs just want you to sign the agreement regardless of whether they saw your house or not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
applefreak 1 Report post Posted June 28, 2007 for my case, i emailed them for a first quotationafter seeing their price, i arranged for a meet up to see what i missed out and what can or cannot be donethen more amendments...ever waited three weeks for one of the amendments, end up Miki sent it to the wrong email address !! (she missed out the last word)maybe it's best to call them direct and ask if the quotation is ready Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mint 0 Report post Posted June 28, 2007 (edited) Hello.. I heard Ah Keong carpentry work is good. But how about tiling works? Pat has showed me a unit, but there isnt any tiling works done.. so just wanna to ask if his tiling job is good a not. Also is Ah Keong good at designing? Our feature wall cum tv console and shoe cabinet is deep in depth and I'm thinking of how to break the 'fatness'.Yes, he is v v busy... I need to take a day leave just to catch him at lunch hour.. (!) Edited June 28, 2007 by mint Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
applefreak 1 Report post Posted June 29, 2007 hmm, i can't really comment coz a. i have not start renovation, b. i'm not doing tiling works and c. my only carpentry work is in the kitchen and i already know what i want. ah keong only gave advice on why stove should be here and not there, how best to maximise the limited space and how to arrange the drawers/doors/stove.so you already know what you want right?sorry just kaypo, why your shoe cabinet is deep? like that take shoe very difficult right? it's not so much the look but more of practicality Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaCe 3 Report post Posted June 29, 2007 Hello.. I heard Ah Keong carpentry work is good. But how about tiling works? Pat has showed me a unit, but there isnt any tiling works done.. so just wanna to ask if his tiling job is good a not. Also is Ah Keong good at designing? Our feature wall cum tv console and shoe cabinet is deep in depth and I'm thinking of how to break the 'fatness'.Yes, he is v v busy... I need to take a day leave just to catch him at lunch hour.. (!)Tiling works is good - very responsible tile laying tau chew.too bad my tiles quality is no good, lots of tiles were off alignment - as long as your tiles are below $5, expect the same.Hobee did hundreds of houses if not thousands...they have come across ALL kinds of layout, i believe ah keong can come up with a solution.BTW- DISCLAIMERI am not working for hobee, I am a customer of HOBEE. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
summerholiday 2 Report post Posted July 1, 2007 hi to those that use ho bee? are your quote from ho bee 4k higher than that of your lowest quote for the same item? cos mine is.. is that normal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
applefreak 1 Report post Posted July 1, 2007 no that's definitely not normalare you sure it's for the same item? as in material, dimensions etcalso, how about the total amt?some IDs are known to lower the price of certain optional items but up the price of must-have items so the total is higher anyway care to share which item is that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
summerholiday 2 Report post Posted July 1, 2007 sure Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
summerholiday 2 Report post Posted July 1, 2007 hack kitchen and 2 toilets floor and wall tiles, remove sink support, kitchen cabinet, hualage charge acid wash, tile up kitchen and toilet with same tiles, polish marble floor, install new rubbish chute, repiping painting, change whole house windows and grilles do kitchen cabinet wih solid surface bath tub and install sliding door at kitchen entrance price difference is 5925... somemore the other party give toilet accessories plus 2 wc +instant heater +hood and hob+washing basin+sink and tap... i so shock also when ho bee no any of those free item yet all charge me labour fee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
applefreak 1 Report post Posted July 1, 2007 there is no breakdown of material usede.g. tile price psf is how much? homo or ceramic? which brand of solid surface? what kind of material for the kitchen cabinet? so far no one was able to offer this kind of price difference, not even LWT or prestigeam quite surprised that there's actually such a big differencebut my quotation was quite detailed, as in the quote i asked for is based on my requirements which clearly states what kind of material i wanthope the above helps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaCe 3 Report post Posted July 2, 2007 hack kitchen and 2 toilets floor and wall tiles, remove sink support, kitchen cabinet, hualage charge acid wash, tile up kitchen and toilet with same tiles, polish marble floor, install new rubbish chute, repiping painting, change whole house windows and grilles do kitchen cabinet wih solid surface bath tub and install sliding door at kitchen entrance price difference is 5925... somemore the other party give toilet accessories plus 2 wc +instant heater +hood and hob+washing basin+sink and tap... i so shock also when ho bee no any of those free item yet all charge me labour feenot surprise cos this happens to me too....until you scrutinised the items one by one.only then you will find out MANY ITEMS have hidden cost, thats why so cheap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
applefreak 1 Report post Posted July 2, 2007 just met up with patrick over the weekendso nice of him to come down again to discuss the detailshe will be sending me the finalised quoteguess that's why he is super busy bah, bcoz of pple like me i am so excited Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaCe 3 Report post Posted July 3, 2007 just met up with patrick over the weekendso nice of him to come down again to discuss the detailshe will be sending me the finalised quoteguess that's why he is super busy bah, bcoz of pple like me i am so excited i believe he is now super the super busy...although my house considered completed but still some small small things waiting for him to do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
