edenstrauss 3 Report post Posted February 7, 2012 Hey edenstrauss,Thanks for your advice. Sounds good that he's the main contractor and supply all the rest. But as I plan to keep within $45K for all these : - over 35 ft run of cabinets in the kitchen, hacking of kitchen walls w Granite top (30 ft run)- 1 toilet - rewire whole house (37 power point)- 27 lighting points (meaning 27 light switch)- all lights (won't go after $XXX type, hence to keep within budget)- replace water pipe + plumbing work- removal of all existing build in cabinetsNot too sure if I am having a realistic budge. Just started to talk to some IDs (specifying that I only need their reno, contractor etc, I have already do up my own floor plan with measurement etc. Have not get any quotes yet.Thanks for sharing ; )Hi best wishes for your renovation! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edenstrauss 3 Report post Posted February 7, 2012 (edited) Hi folks,sorry for the delay in updating you guys on the progression of our newly created walls by Ah Cheong as shown in this thread.We've painted one of the bedrooms (MBR) recently before the Chinese New Year & this is how it looked like with its new image.Due to the poor lighting in the evening, the room looks dimmed out.The photograph below has marked out the locations of the 2 newly created walls: Edited February 9, 2012 by edenstrauss Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tranhung 0 Report post Posted February 7, 2012 Hi edenstrauss,I'm looking for a contractor to install gypsum board to create one study room from my big living room. And like you, all the IDs I contact don't show their interest. Appreciate f you can share his contact with me?Thanks a lot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edenstrauss 3 Report post Posted February 7, 2012 (edited) Hi edenstrauss,I'm looking for a contractor to install gypsum board to create one study room from my big living room. And like you, all the IDs I contact don't show their interest. Appreciate f you can share his contact with me?Thanks a lot.HiPlease check your renotalk mailbox becox I jux pm u his contact number.U might wish to take note that his pricing are higher than the contractors becox of his skills, workmanship & good service. However I m of the opinion that it's worth the $$.U don't require an id as there is no designing involved in your case. Moreover, if u go thru id firms, it'll cost u a huge bomb becox the id firm will mark up in addition to what their contractors had billed them. Edited February 7, 2012 by edenstrauss Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tranhung 0 Report post Posted February 8, 2012 HiPlease check your renotalk mailbox becox I jux pm u his contact number.U might wish to take note that his pricing are higher than the contractors becox of his skills, workmanship & good service. However I m of the opinion that it's worth the $$.U don't require an id as there is no designing involved in your case. Moreover, if u go thru id firms, it'll cost u a huge bomb becox the id firm will mark up in addition to what their contractors had billed them.Thanks a lot edenstrauss. I got your mssg. And thanks for the tips. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdanielsg 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2012 Hi folks,sorry for the delay in updating you guys on the progression of our newly created walls by Ah Cheong as shown in this thread.We've painted one of the bedrooms (MBR) recently before the Chinese New Year & this is how it looked like with its new image.Due to the poor lighting in the evening, the room looks dimmed out.The photograph below has marked out the locations of the 2 newly created walls:one thing I cant figure out is why didnt you make your walls flush with the beams? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edenstrauss 3 Report post Posted February 10, 2012 (edited) one thing I cant figure out is why didnt you make your walls flush with the beams?I do not understand what u meant by "walls flush with the beams".If you are referring to why both walls are constructed such that they were not aligned in a straight row with the HDB structural pillar, we are simply restoring the layout to its original condition. All the flats at our neighbourhood were fabricated as such by HDB. Edited February 10, 2012 by edenstrauss Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Styriankitty 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2012 Hi Edenstrauss, Nice blog on your renovation process ! May i know if you could PM me the contacts for Ah Cheong as I'm thinking of doing some wall demolishing and sealing as well ? Thanks ! : ) RgdsDesI do not understand what u meant by "walls flush with the beams".If you are referring to why both walls are constructed such that they were not aligned in a straight row with the HDB structural pillar, we are simply restoring the layout to its original condition. All the flats at our neighbourhood were fabricated as such by HDB. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edenstrauss 3 Report post Posted February 22, 2012 Hi Edenstrauss, Nice blog on your renovation process ! May i know if you could PM me the contacts for Ah Cheong as I'm thinking of doing some wall demolishing and sealing as well ? Thanks ! : ) RgdsDesHi des, please check your renotalk mailbox. I have pm u ah cheong's contacts & would close off the thread within 2 days but u will still be able to see his contact number. However should u require further clarifications, please feel free toPm me directly.Best wishes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eddiekris 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2012 HiCan pm me Cheong contactThankKris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edenstrauss 3 Report post Posted April 6, 2012 HiCan pm me Cheong contactThankKrisHi Kris, Kindly advise nature of your renovation assignment. Ah cheong is selective on his assignments eg he doesn't deal with grouting issues & wall touch ups. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edenstrauss 3 Report post Posted May 9, 2012 (edited) Hi all,I have started a new blog website & most of my topics which are started on renotalk forum would be "migrated" over there in due course.For those who are interested in reading on, kindly visit my newly created blogging website, The Treasure Cove of Barbette at:http://barbettey.blogspot.com/Thank You! Edited May 10, 2012 by edenstrauss Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edenstrauss 3 Report post Posted May 16, 2012 (edited) Hi folks,I've successfully migrated this review & photographs of what Ah Cheong did for restoration works for my bedrooms (which used to be merged into 1 single super huge bedroom) to my newly created blog.If you would like a comprehensive glance-over of it in blogging style, please feel free to visit this link which would direct you to the mini reno Ah Cheong did for my bedrooms:Blogging title: Demolition & Fabrication of Walls (in between bedrooms)http://barbettey.blogspot.com/2012/05/demolition-fabrication-of-walls-in.htmlAnd I hope that u guys would enjoy reading the rest of the topics which had been backdated in my newly created blog!cheerios! Edited May 16, 2012 by edenstrauss Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anmum 0 Report post Posted May 19, 2012 Nice blog on your renovation process ! May i know if you could PM me the contacts for Ah Cheong,thanks:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edenstrauss 3 Report post Posted May 19, 2012 Nice blog on your renovation process ! May i know if you could PM me the contacts for Ah Cheong,thanks:)Hi thanks for visiting my blog & being so generous with your compliments! Please check your mailbox as I've already PM-ed you the contact number for Ah Cheong.best wishes to your new home! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites