sgsam 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2011 Hi all,We recently bought a resale private apartment and are about to embark on our home reno project before we move in. The place is pretty old and in need of an upgrade. Wifey and I have seen a few IDs and are close to settling on one (hopefully in the next few days). I will provide the quote in the next entry and perhaps can get some feedback from more experienced folks on whether the quote looks reasonable.Unfortunately, I don't have a floor plan to share just yet as the previous owner's weren't able to provide one. Any ideas on where I can get one for a private resale apartment? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
strikingreality 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2011 Welcome... your MCST should be able to provide you your floorplan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sgsam 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2011 As promised, this is the quote provided by one of the IDs we have approached. Would appreciate if those more experienced in the process can comment on whether this looks reasonable or are we being overcharged?HACKING WORK - $4200Hack off existing kitchen flooring & kitchen cabinetHack off existing kitchen sink & stove supportHack off existing kitchen toilet doorSupply labour to remove existing tank heater at kitchen toiletHaulage fee & sand feeHack off existing common toilet kerb & 2 toilet bowl & 1 basinHack off existing kitchen door frameHack off existing 3 rooms parquet flooringHack off existing living & dining ceramic flooring and skirtingHack off existing 3ft internal stepsHack of 6" wall to extend kitchen entranceTILING WORK - $12,100Supply & lay kitchen flooring c/w homogeneous tiles (30 x 30)Supply & lay waterproofing for kitchen floorConstruct fridge, washing machine and cabinet base c/w tiles finishSupply & lay kitchen toilet flooring c/w homogeneous tiles (30 x 30)Construct 'L' shape shower kerb at common toiletSupply & overlay common toilet shower area flooringSupply & lay homogeneous tiles (60 x 60) ****, dining and 3 bedrooms c/w white tiles skirtingConstruct a low wall at in between living to dining area (36' x 33")To construct 6" wall to extend kitchen entrance wallSupply & overlay kitchen yard flooring c/w homogeneous tiles (60 x 60)Supply & overlay kitchen yard toilet c/w homogeneous tiles (30 x 30)Supply & overlay back store room c/w homogeneous tiles (30 x 30)Construct a wall at kitchen new store roomPLUMBING WORKS - $2,560Supply & install instant heater at common toiletSupply & install 3 nos hand shower spray for 3 toiletsSupply labour to position kitchen sink piping & yard sinkSupply & install square basin c/w tap at common toiletSupply & install 2 toilet bowl for common & master toiletSupply & install master toilet basin waste trapSupply labour to install rain shower mixer setSupply & install double bow stainless steel kitchen sink c/w tapSupply & install single bowl stainless steel yard sink c/w tapDOOR & WINDOW - $2130Supply & install bi-fold door at kitchen toiletSupply & install 6 nos door lock setSupply & install roller for living hall sliding doorSupply & install tempered glass shower screen at common toilet ('L' shape)Supply & install wooden glass sliding door at kitchen entranceCARPENTRY WORKS - $13,430Built in kitchen cabinet c/w laminated finish & ABS trimming and soft close door (35ft)Supply & install granite kitchen table top (19ft)Built in low basin cabinet at common toilet (3ft)Built in sliding wardrobe at room (1) c/w laminated finishBuilt in sliding wardrobe at room (2) c/w laminated finishBuilt in sliding wardrobe at master room c/w laminated finish (8ft)Built in top cabinet & door for new kitchen store roomBuilt in low cabinet at kitchen yard area (3ft)Built in 4 pcs pillar divider in between living to diningOTHER - $12,000Supply & reinstall new wire DB boxPainting the whole house include 6 doorsAcid washing & clear the whole houseSupply & install 1 to 1 air-con (2400 BTU) Mitsubishi Inverter **** hallSupply & install 1 to 3 air con for 3 room (9000 BTU) Mitsubishi inverterSupply & install 10 nos living pointsSupply labour to re-conceal living hall light switchSupply & install ceiling fan point and install ceiling fanSupply & install 'L' shape metal rack (3 layer) and c/w wooden shelves at kitchen store roomBuilt in false ceiling at kitchenTo box up top kitchen ('L' shape)Supply & install sliding tempered glass shower screen at master roomTo waterproofing and make good at store room windowSupply & lay tempered glass blacking in between kitchen cabinet (14ft)TOTAL - $46,420 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sgsam 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2011 Welcome... your MCST should be able to provide you your floorplan.I am a total newbie....MCST? is that the management committee? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sgsam 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2011 I got some photos of the current place...From the living room, looking towards dining area and doors to bedrooms (wifey really hates the door colour!)The living roomMaster bedroom (planning to change the flooring and the window aircon)Only got these photos for the moment. None of the kitchen (which needs the most work). Will upload when I get time later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patsy_sg 1 Report post Posted October 20, 2011 Hi sgsamWelcome to renotalk and good luck with your reno. I'm not sure about the prices, best get the ones who have more info to comment (coz the previous 3 apartments I renovated were brand new condo's). Your condo management should be able to give you a copy of the floor plan, easier to plan around and ask for comments that way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sgsam 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2011 Hi sgsamWelcome to renotalk and good luck with your reno. I'm not sure about the prices, best get the ones who have more info to comment (coz the previous 3 apartments I renovated were brand new condo's). Your condo management should be able to give you a copy of the floor plan, easier to plan around and ask for comments that way.Thanks patsy. I will check with condo mgmt. hope to get more feedback on the quote from other members. keep us posted on your progress and i'll be sure to update on our progress as we get along, so do check back in! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hin 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2011 I am a total newbie....MCST? is that the management committee?you can apply the floor plan thru BCA also.http://www.bca.gov.sg/BuildingInfoPlans/request_copy_plans.html1.Apply online $20 plus within 5 working days they will reply you.2.Once you get the reply from BCA , you need to go down personally to BCA at maxwell to choose the floorplan/drawings you want . abt $25 per copy. best is to get your ID to go down with you.3. Need to show BCA your option to purchase to prove that you are the owner.I got problem getting my floor plan with the previous owner and MCST . hope this help .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sgsam 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2011 you can apply the floor plan thru BCA also.http://www.bca.gov.sg/BuildingInfoPlans/request_copy_plans.html1.Apply online $20 plus within 5 working days they will reply you.2.Once you get the reply from BCA , you need to go down personally to BCA at maxwell to choose the floorplan/drawings you want . abt $25 per copy. best is to get your ID to go down with you.3. Need to show BCA your option to purchase to prove that you are the owner.I got problem getting my floor plan with the previous owner and MCST . hope this help ..Hi Hin,That is great information. Thanks v much. I'll see if I have any luck with the building management. If not, I'll be down to the BCA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sgsam 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2011 Off to see tiles @ Hafary tomorrow. I have read from others that this is the place to go for good tiles at a reasonable price. Hopefully be able to get some samples/pics to give a sense of what we are looking to do.Are there any other places we should check out for tile selection? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sgsam 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2011 Wifey and I were discussing the clothesline yesterday and given the high ceiling we have, I got to think of something that is easy to hang the clothes - I was thinking something retractable. I came across this company, Ezzi Living, and their automated (EZ Bella) and manual (EZ Lift) retractable clotheslines.You can check out the pics and product demo video on their website - www.ezziliving.bizI need to take some measurements to see whether it will work for our laundry.Has anybody had installed/used either of these? I noticed that mrspiglet has used another of their products. You can see it on her t-blog (http://www.renotalk.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=18317&st=800) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
