Natural Living

[Zelly 0]

yep, am tempted to do that, but i need the balcony wood to match the planter wood... wonder if they can do that??

thanks for the info!!!

How about re-vanishing all wood decking the same color? possible?

[patsy_sg 1]

How about re-vanishing all wood decking the same color? possible?

should be possible... don't mind the DIY projects too.. am trying to learn how to tile also coz the quotes i've gotten to tile my backyard is wayyyyyyyy too much!

[Umaisarah 2]

Met up with a few movers over the last week. DH already so confused, asking why I ask so many to come down.

Anyway, got quite varied quotes, so am putting them down here to get comments or feedback from others who have used them.

But first, an idea of how much stuff I'm bringing:

Abt 50-60 boxes of various sizes

1 3-seater sofa

1 chaise lounge

1 wooden bench

1 armchair

1 dining table

6 dining chairs

1 buffet board

1 tall display cabinet

1 large wall mirror

1 metal daybed

3 single-size foam mattress

1 chest of drawers

3 bookcases

1 2-door fridge

1 washing machine

1 42' plasma TV

2 tall speakers

1 Centre Speaker

1 subwoofer

1 Amplifier

1 28' LCD TV

1 iMac

2 printers

and about 15-20 small loose or hand carry items like floor & table lamps, telephone table and seat, floor vases, etc etc

Quotes received:

1. Kenny, Citimap Movers - quoted a lump sum of $900 which includes transporting 5 items to my Mom's place, and disposal of bulky items I'm throwing away like double-decker bed, sofa, etc. Price includes abt 70 boxes, FOC. Providing 1 box lorry and 1 open lorry. Shrink Wrap and normal protection.

2. Sky, Swift United - quoted $480 for my stuff and $180 for Mom's stuff. Giving abt 40 boxes, FOC. Nvr mention wat type of lorry they're providing. Wanted us to cfm then and there since he's got boxes available. Shrink Wrap and normal protection and I hv to apply for condo permit and give refundable deposit myself.

3. Alex, Soo Seng Transport - $850 for my stuff and $250 for Mom's stuff. 70 boxes with $2 refundable deposit. Box lorry. Shrink wrap and corner cardbox protection. Will apply for permit and give deposit on my behalf.

4. Paul, SG Bros - $390 per 15-foot lorry load. Pro-rated for less than full load. $30 for each diversion. 70 boxes with $2 refundable deposit. Shrink wrap and carpeted protection (claim he's the only company to do it). For my and mom's stuff, he estimated 1.5-2 lorry loads, so tt's max $810, including diversion to my mom's place. Exclude $140 for the boxes, which is refundable.

Still awaiting quotes from Frederick, DKNH Logistics and from Shalom Movers. Soo Seng Tpt looks very experienced and professional, but comes at a price. Citimap is not bad, but too bad they didn't give a breakdown. Switft Utd also ok, but the guy who came seemed too laid back and easy-going, and I hv to do the permit appln and deposit myself.

This is the 1st time we're using professional movers. The other 2x, we had used own labour (hubby's friends) and borrowed friends/relatives lorries. So we really don't know what to expect. What me and DH is scared abt movers is the surprises during the move itself, eg need extra lorry so more $$, or 'your furniture bulky, so need more $$', or "your lift lobby far, need more $$".

So far, leaning twd Paul from SG Bros. Quite an interesting character and he really explain in detail how his company does the move. Interesting approach in tt he charge per lorry-load which makes it more transparent, in a sense. He charges extra if the lift lobby is far, not on lift landing, etc etc, which I think other movers do but his difference is that he breaks it down so we know exactly what the charges are so there's no misunderstanding later. Also, my hubby likes him, and tt's important too

So unless the last two gave us fantastic quotes and vibes, we're most likely going with Paul.

Btw, 100% of the movers were recommended by RT forummers in one form or another Cheers, RT

[Zelly 0]

Met up with a few movers over the last week. DH already so confused, asking why I ask so many to come down.

Anyway, got quite varied quotes, so am putting them down here to get comments or feedback from others who have used them.

But first, an idea of how much stuff I'm bringing:

Abt 50-60 boxes of various sizes

1 3-seater sofa

1 chaise lounge

1 wooden bench

1 armchair

1 dining table

6 dining chairs

1 buffet board

1 tall display cabinet

1 large wall mirror

1 metal daybed

3 single-size foam mattress

1 chest of drawers

3 bookcases

1 2-door fridge

1 washing machine

1 42' plasma TV

2 tall speakers

1 Centre Speaker

1 subwoofer

1 Amplifier

1 28' LCD TV

1 iMac

2 printers

and about 15-20 small loose or hand carry items like floor & table lamps, telephone table and seat, floor vases, etc etc

Quotes received:

1. Kenny, Citimap Movers - quoted a lump sum of $900 which includes transporting 5 items to my Mom's place, and disposal of bulky items I'm throwing away like double-decker bed, sofa, etc. Price includes abt 70 boxes, FOC. Providing 1 box lorry and 1 open lorry. Shrink Wrap and normal protection.

2. Sky, Swift United - quoted $480 for my stuff and $180 for Mom's stuff. Giving abt 40 boxes, FOC. Nvr mention wat type of lorry they're providing. Wanted us to cfm then and there since he's got boxes available. Shrink Wrap and normal protection and I hv to apply for condo permit and give refundable deposit myself.

3. Alex, Soo Seng Transport - $850 for my stuff and $250 for Mom's stuff. 70 boxes with $2 refundable deposit. Box lorry. Shrink wrap and corner cardbox protection. Will apply for permit and give deposit on my behalf.

4. Paul, SG Bros - $390 per 15-foot lorry load. Pro-rated for less than full load. $30 for each diversion. 70 boxes with $2 refundable deposit. Shrink wrap and carpeted protection (claim he's the only company to do it). For my and mom's stuff, he estimated 1.5-2 lorry loads, so tt's max $810, including diversion to my mom's place. Exclude $140 for the boxes, which is refundable.

Still awaiting quotes from Frederick, DKNH Logistics and from Shalom Movers. Soo Seng Tpt looks very experienced and professional, but comes at a price. Citimap is not bad, but too bad they didn't give a breakdown. Switft Utd also ok, but the guy who came seemed too laid back and easy-going, and I hv to do the permit appln and deposit myself.

This is the 1st time we're using professional movers. The other 2x, we had used own labour (hubby's friends) and borrowed friends/relatives lorries. So we really don't know what to expect. What me and DH is scared abt movers is the surprises during the move itself, eg need extra lorry so more $$, or 'your furniture bulky, so need more $$', or "your lift lobby far, need more $$".

So far, leaning twd Paul from SG Bros. Quite an interesting character and he really explain in detail how his company does the move. Interesting approach in tt he charge per lorry-load which makes it more transparent, in a sense. He charges extra if the lift lobby is far, not on lift landing, etc etc, which I think other movers do but his difference is that he breaks it down so we know exactly what the charges are so there's no misunderstanding later. Also, my hubby likes him, and tt's important too

So unless the last two gave us fantastic quotes and vibes, we're most likely going with Paul.

Btw, 100% of the movers were recommended by RT forummers in one form or another Cheers, RT

Do they add distance from 1 place to another into the cost?

[Umaisarah 2]

that's actually why I'm considering it also! coz it's eco-friendly... but can you lift the panels up to clean underneath? I have visions of dead lizards and dried leaves accumulating below the decking that's why am considering laying teak tiles instead... so easier to lift up and clean!

BTW, went to look at the bamboo bathroom caddy in Howard's storage world the other day, looks very nice.. will deffo get some when I've moved in.

We did ask them this when he came down for site measurement, and he said there will be one part which is removable for us to clean the bottom and clear the drainage outlet. But to be sure I will ask him again when he comes down again for final round of measurement.

Went to Howards two weeks ago and really liked so many stuff there, but prices not cheap leh... Really liked the resin shelves which was like $300+ I think. Ikea also has something similar but it's wood or wood-based, so not sure if can tahan the moisture.

[patsy_sg 1]

hey, I used Elite movers (James Chong 9128 9555) for all my moves, really happy with them. i think I had a little less stuff as you, I paid $630 with an additional stop at my rental apt for some of the boxes.... Came on the dot at 9 am, packed my stuff and by 11 am we were off! finished unloading at my new place at about 1 pm.

[Zelly 0]

We did ask them this when he came down for site measurement, and he said there will be one part which is removable for us to clean the bottom and clear the drainage outlet. But to be sure I will ask him again when he comes down again for final round of measurement.

Went to Howards two weeks ago and really liked so many stuff there, but prices not cheap leh... Really liked the resin shelves which was like $300+ I think. Ikea also has something similar but it's wood or wood-based, so not sure if can tahan the moisture.

My hubby wanna elfa-ize all the possible storage area, eg the yard and store room. And howards is the sole supplier in SG.. No competition.

[Umaisarah 2]

Do they add distance from 1 place to another into the cost?

You mean, SG Bros? Nope, it's just $30 per diversion, so if I want to divert to two places, tt's $60.

If the house is not on lift level, then its $40 per diversion.

And they're using the same lorry as your main stuff, so in a sense it's better cuz you're not paying extra for another lorry if the stuff you're diverting is not tt much.

[Umaisarah 2]

Got the other 2 quotes from the movers, all quoted above $900, so looks like SG Bros is the chosen one.

5 more hours to go before key collection time

[Umaisarah 2]

Btw, does anyone know where I can get dining chairs like these

(scroll to the 2nd picture of the dining hall @ The Premiere)

http://loydpek.blogspot.com/

[samgalz 2]

Btw, does anyone know where I can get dining chairs like these

(scroll to the 2nd picture of the dining hall @ The Premiere)

http://loydpek.blogspot.com/

u can try comfort furniture... www.comfortfurniture.com.sg

[Umaisarah 2]

u can try comfort furniture... www.comfortfurniture.com.sg

Thanks Sam! We went to the main branch at Eunos last weekend. So many chairs there, but didn't see chairs like this.

Mbe need to go down again and take a slow walk

[samgalz 2]

Thanks Sam! We went to the main branch at Eunos last weekend. So many chairs there, but didn't see chairs like this.

Mbe need to go down again and take a slow walk

oh u went down already? how is the price range like for the chairs cos I saw on their website some chairs that I'm interested in getting for my study table and dinning table...if too expensive then I will give it a miss....

another one u can try is S&C. some of them say they can also custom make some designer lookalike which is also good quality.

Edited April 9, 2010 by samgalz

[Umaisarah 2]

oh u went down already? how is the price range like for the chairs cos I saw on their website some chairs that I'm interested in getting for my study table and dinning table...if too expensive then I will give it a miss....

another one u can try is S&C. some of them say they can also custom make some designer lookalike which is also good quality.

Price range was about $150-$400 per chair, I think.

The plasticky ones would be cheaper. I liked the Allure chair but my DH thinks the 'holey' portion will not last.

There were swivel ones (with no castors) which the kids like for their room. Unless I can't find better ones elsewhere, I might get those.

Where is S & C? Do they hv a website? I'm also thinking of getting a bookcase, since I'm most likely not going to bring over my mouldy sideboard. I'm salivating over this design (Shelflife and Mikado)

[samgalz 2]

Price range was about $150-$400 per chair, I think.

The plasticky ones would be cheaper. I liked the Allure chair but my DH thinks the 'holey' portion will not last.

There were swivel ones (with no castors) which the kids like for their room. Unless I can't find better ones elsewhere, I might get those.

Where is S & C? Do they hv a website? I'm also thinking of getting a bookcase, since I'm most likely not going to bring over my mouldy sideboard. I'm salivating over this design (Shelflife and Mikado)

They are at AMK Ave 1...full address is listed in one of the topics. no website...