soudezne 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2008 Hi Soudezne,I hope I am wrong but are you sure that the FREE Gas Water Heater promotion is still on.I had checked the citygas website and the promotion ended around Jan, but I hope I am wrong.Hi Rachel79I saw a yellow sticker sticked on the wall near the kitchen switches... say something like contact citygas for bla bla bla bla.... Are there any dates indicated on it?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonkitty 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2008 The promotion for the FREE gas heater from Citiygas have ended.The lady say they might have another promotion in Apr but unsure what is the promotionHaiz there goes my free heater... now got to pay additional $$ to buy and install storage heater Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rachel79 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2008 (edited) Hi Rachel79I saw a yellow sticker sticked on the wall near the kitchen switches... say something like contact citygas for bla bla bla bla.... Are there any dates indicated on it??I hope I am wrong too but I can't find the promotion banner on their website since last week.And as Blk 79A was last to collect the keys and I afraid we had missed the FREE Water Heater.I am having the same planning as you with the Instant Heater in MBR toliet and the FREE gas heater in the common toliet except I don't find it is necessary to spend extra$$ on the box up of the gas pipe. Edited February 26, 2008 by rachel79 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coco_mybibi 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2008 Guys, need some feedback for the below renovation quotation from an ID. The only thing not included are the additional electrical works. Thank you!Masonry Works Supply and lay polished homogenous tiles c/w skirting for all rooms and household shelter. 3900Supply and construct kitchen cabinet, refrigerator and washing machine base. 380Supply and construct shower kerb at kitchen toilet. 80Plumbing Works Supply and install inlet and outlet pipe for kitchen sink and washing machine. 180Supply labour to install storage or instant heater. 80Supply labour to install bathroom accessories for both toilets. 50Supply labour to install stainless steel kitchen sink. 50Supply labour to install hob and hood. F.O.CSupply and install 10mm tempered glass shower screen at master bedroom toilet. 380Ceiling Works Supply and construct L-box **** and dining room. 550Supply and construct false ceiling at bedroom entrance area and foyer area. 350Supply and construct 01x row of L-box at master bedroom. 350Electrical Works Supply labour to install 12x PLC downlight for L box and false ceiling. 430Supply labour to install 04x ceiling fans. 140Labour to install 08x lights 72Aluminum Works Supply and install aluminium design grille for whole house windows. 780Carpentry Works Design and construct 20ft top & bottom kitchen cabinet with solid laminated doors in ABS trimming c/w 10ft solid surface, cutlery tray, stainless steel dish rack, 1 chest of drawers, 02x frosted glass panel and handles. 1950Design and construct 6ft TV console **** room. 790Design and construct 6ft feature wall in laminated finish. 750Design and construct 6ft wardrobe in laminated door finish and sliding doors at master bedroom. 1350Painting Works Supply and paint whole house wall and ceiling using ICI or Nippon emulsion paint (5 colours). 950Supply and paint all doors, door frames, pipes and gate. 150Miscellaneous Works Shifting of door at master bedroom (including PE fees and sealing up of old doorway). 650Supply labour to submit HDB application for all renovation works. F.O.CSupply and lay protection covering for whole house floor finishing when required. F.O.CProvide chemical washing for whole house floor. 150Supply labour for haulage and clearing of debris. 950 Total 15462Is the quote based on your floor plan? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euph0bear 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2008 (edited) Is the quote based on your floor plan?Yup, they got my floorplan @ 90m².Oh yah... Their basic standard flat package also got give free system 3 aircon, hoobs, hod, s/s sink, chrome lever tap and fridge. But I'm not sure mine got free gifts a not as I didn't quote from the package. I have to ask them that. Edited February 26, 2008 by euph0bear Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Liana79B 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2008 Hi Neighbours...Been awhile since i read the thread...hmm guess many have moved in or renovating at the moment..well our reno just started ...cant wait to get over and done with the reno...so tiring..anyway again and again i have lots of queries...hope im not gettin anyone annoyed...pls advise ... Anyone installed black solid surface for kitchen?? Any probs of discolorration? anyone knows if brand matters for choosing solid surface top? kinda confused ... tot of choosing granite top but dun know if its worth it..quoted at $115/(psf or pfr) not sure which is riteanother thing is i realized that we could install kitchen taps on the counter top or purchase sinks that the tap is mounted on it...i bought a sink that requires mounting of the tap on counter top and also thinking of purchasing the buit in soap dispenser which is also to be mounted on the counter top...any pros and cons to mounting to the counter tops?haiz...another thing is probs with the master bedroom toilet the door opening allowance seems to be soooo cramped....anyone could share their pics on the design of the master bedroom toilet...kinda curious how others design the master bedroom toilet im out of ideas...aside fm the design the designer gave...i would rather see the actual final product,...dun trust drawings that much... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alister 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2008 Gas hobs are approx $500 - $800 so of coz Induction is more expensive. The quotes I got are almost 2 years old - but I remembered they were in the $1.5K to $2K+ range. The issue of power consumption wasnt high on my list but utensils were. But the point that swayed me towards gas hobs was that I don't know anybody who has one and is able to share his/her experience with me. yup, I am hardly the adventurous sort. BTW, anyone bought a 2-in-1 washer-dryer? Am wondering if clothes can be 100% dry.Hi MapleleafI have not use induction, but would like to share my thots.Induction:-Seems safe for children but told by salesperson still will be hot after cooking. Gives false sense of safety.More expensive than gas stove.Need to buy special pots & pans. Cannot use corningware which is very useful for cooking or make warm.Some food need strong fire to cook to make it taste nicer, dun think induction can do that. Most likely always constant heat.So with above reasons, I went for gas stove.As for 2-in-1 washer-dryer, I would not recommend. I read up alot at Singaporebrides on this issue. Disadvantages : -If one function spoilt, need to service the whole machine.Dryer function is always half weight of actual. Eg if wash 8kg clothes, must take out 4kg. So need to dry twice if need to dry whole 8kg. I am using separate machines now.Hi Neighbours...Been awhile since i read the thread...hmm guess many have moved in or renovating at the moment..well our reno just started ...cant wait to get over and done with the reno...so tiring..anyway again and again i have lots of queries...hope im not gettin anyone annoyed...pls advise ... Anyone installed black solid surface for kitchen?? Any probs of discolorration? anyone knows if brand matters for choosing solid surface top? kinda confused ... tot of choosing granite top but dun know if its worth it..quoted at $115/(psf or pfr) not sure which is riteI think black solid surface will have alot of scratches. There will be white markings if an item is place at one position for too long. Eg placing rice cooker, the legs will leave markings.I am using black galaxy granite. Love it. Paid $100 psfanother thing is i realized that we could install kitchen taps on the counter top or purchase sinks that the tap is mounted on it...i bought a sink that requires mounting of the tap on counter top and also thinking of purchasing the buit in soap dispenser which is also to be mounted on the counter top...any pros and cons to mounting to the counter tops?Read somewhere abt this but can't remember. Think built-in soap dispenser not recommended due to dirty & difficult to refill soap. Became white elephant.haiz...another thing is probs with the master bedroom toilet the door opening allowance seems to be soooo cramped....anyone could share their pics on the design of the master bedroom toilet...kinda curious how others design the master bedroom toilet im out of ideas...aside fm the design the designer gave...i would rather see the actual final product,...dun trust drawings that much...I use PD doors instead of bifold doors or wooden doors. No real complains. Feel free to drop by to see actual space constraint Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alister 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2008 Guys, need some feedback for the below renovation quotation from an ID. The only thing not included are the additional electrical works. Thank you!Masonry Works Supply and lay polished homogenous tiles c/w skirting for all rooms and household shelter. 3900Supply and construct kitchen cabinet, refrigerator and washing machine base. 380Supply and construct shower kerb at kitchen toilet. 80Plumbing Works Supply and install inlet and outlet pipe for kitchen sink and washing machine. 180Supply labour to install storage or instant heater. 80Supply labour to install bathroom accessories for both toilets. 50Supply labour to install stainless steel kitchen sink. 50Supply labour to install hob and hood. F.O.CSupply and install 10mm tempered glass shower screen at master bedroom toilet. 380Ceiling Works Supply and construct L-box **** and dining room. 550Supply and construct false ceiling at bedroom entrance area and foyer area. 350Supply and construct 01x row of L-box at master bedroom. 350Electrical Works Supply labour to install 12x PLC downlight for L box and false ceiling. 430Supply labour to install 04x ceiling fans. 140Labour to install 08x lights 72Aluminum Works Supply and install aluminium design grille for whole house windows. 780Carpentry Works Design and construct 20ft top & bottom kitchen cabinet with solid laminated doors in ABS trimming c/w 10ft solid surface, cutlery tray, stainless steel dish rack, 1 chest of drawers, 02x frosted glass panel and handles. 1950Design and construct 6ft TV console **** room. 790Design and construct 6ft feature wall in laminated finish. 750Design and construct 6ft wardrobe in laminated door finish and sliding doors at master bedroom. 1350Painting Works Supply and paint whole house wall and ceiling using ICI or Nippon emulsion paint (5 colours). 950Supply and paint all doors, door frames, pipes and gate. 150Miscellaneous Works Shifting of door at master bedroom (including PE fees and sealing up of old doorway). 650Supply labour to submit HDB application for all renovation works. F.O.CSupply and lay protection covering for whole house floor finishing when required. F.O.CProvide chemical washing for whole house floor. 150Supply labour for haulage and clearing of debris. 950 Total 15462At a glance, looks reasonable, but beware of hidden cost.Eg price of homo tiles ? What brand of solid top ? Are u able to choose colors from the whole catalog ? TV console, does it include mirrors ? Kitchen cabinet includes anti-slam ? How many times of chemical wash (normally is 2 times) ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euph0bear 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2008 At a glance, looks reasonable, but beware of hidden cost.Eg price of homo tiles ? What brand of solid top ? Are u able to choose colors from the whole catalog ? TV console, does it include mirrors ? Kitchen cabinet includes anti-slam ? How many times of chemical wash (normally is 2 times) ?Thanks, alister. I c\will ask them in detail when I meet them face to face. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Liana79B 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2008 Hi AlisterThanks for the info...would love to visit ur place tho..pls let me know a convenient your time.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaCKY777 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2008 Thanks, alister. I c\will ask them in detail when I meet them face to face.Hey euph0bear,alister is rite.Personally, i find e quotation kinda cheap. Even Contractor olso canot fight. FYI :How 2 calculate floor tiling price ->eg. master bedroom- super shine homogeneous tile @ $3.50 per sq feet - cement & sand & labour to lay @ $3.00Total flooring price for master bedroom= [(internal floor area of master bedroom + skirting)sqft + 10% wastage] x ($3.50 + $3.00)How 2 calculate carpentry ->eg. kitchen cabinet- 10ft top kit cabinet @ $120 per foot run- 10ft bottom cabinet @ $120 per foot run- 10ft solid surface worktop @ $90 per foot runTotal price for kit cabinet = [(10 + 10)ft x $120] + (10ft x $90) = $3300Note : e per foot run pricing varies frm IDs to IDs, Contractors to Contractors. But e method of computing shd b jus like e above s e minimum. Some ID/contractor may include e solid surface worktop $$$ into e carpentry, then states e solid surface is FREE. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sushibabe 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2008 Hi MapleleafI have not use induction, but would like to share my thots.Induction:-Seems safe for children but told by salesperson still will be hot after cooking. Gives false sense of safety.More expensive than gas stove.Need to buy special pots & pans. Cannot use corningware which is very useful for cooking or make warm.Some food need strong fire to cook to make it taste nicer, dun think induction can do that. Most likely always constant heat.So with above reasons, I went for gas stove.As for 2-in-1 washer-dryer, I would not recommend. I read up alot at Singaporebrides on this issue. Disadvantages : -If one function spoilt, need to service the whole machine.Dryer function is always half weight of actual. Eg if wash 8kg clothes, must take out 4kg. So need to dry twice if need to dry whole 8kg. I am using separate machines now.I wanted to use induction initially but thinking i can only use special pots and pans puts me off...and also, the cost of the hob and usually they need more power supply if you wanna use all the hobs at a time...i think and think, gas hob is more practical in the end...btw, alister...can i know how much you paid for your granite top??? i'm tempted to go for it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alister 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2008 I wanted to use induction initially but thinking i can only use special pots and pans puts me off...and also, the cost of the hob and usually they need more power supply if you wanna use all the hobs at a time...i think and think, gas hob is more practical in the end...btw, alister...can i know how much you paid for your granite top??? i'm tempted to go for it... My cost for black galaxy is $100psf - total of 15ft = $1500. Love it & has never regret. Dun have to worry abt scratches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gadgetman 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2008 date='Feb 27 2008, 08:25 AM' post='266229']I wanted to use induction initially but thinking i can only use special pots and pans puts me off...and also, the cost of the hob and usually they need more power supply if you wanna use all the hobs at a time...i think and think, gas hob is more practical in the end...btw, alister...can i know how much you paid for your granite top??? i'm tempted to go for it... Talking about power consumption of electrical appliances....I just got the shock of my life yesterday when I got my Feb utilities bill! The bill was only a mere $17 in Jan, but it BALLOONED to $300 in Feb!Don't know the exact cause of it now although electricity is the main contibutor at about $200 of the bill. Not sure, if it is due to under-reading of the meter in Jan and Feb is an accumulative sum or whatever. But my suspicion naturally draw to the two main culprits: The Dryer and the Water Heater! Aircon is innocent cause we hardly need to on it for the whole month.Will continue to monitor but people who wants to get heavy duty appliances powered by electricity: BEWARE! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alister 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2008 Talking about power consumption of electrical appliances....I just got the shock of my life yesterday when I got my Feb utilities bill! The bill was only a mere $17 in Jan, but it BALLOONED to $300 in Feb!Don't know the exact cause of it now although electricity is the main contibutor at about $200 of the bill. Not sure, if it is due to under-reading of the meter in Jan and Feb is an accumulative sum or whatever. But my suspicion naturally draw to the two main culprits: The Dryer and the Water Heater! Aircon is innocent cause we hardly need to on it for the whole month.Will continue to monitor but people who wants to get heavy duty appliances powered by electricity: BEWARE!Wa gadgetman, that's HUGE Can u check if ur Jan bill is estimates ? If yes, then shld average out the bill. But $150 per mth is also quite a lot. My old hse only $60plus. I think I will also get a BIG bomb in the next bill as well.My consumption pattern same as urs. I have dryer and water heater too. I suspect it's the dryer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
