Budget Budget Reno 4Rm Resale

[Nellynutt 0]

Part 9: Wetwork done

My id made an appt with me at my new place, surprising, wetwork done, 2 Toilets, kitchen flooring, partially tile.

Common Toilet, weird and small toilet , what r the hdb ppl thinking 28yrs ago

Master Toilet n Kitchen rubbish chute

No living area nor bedroom, coz overlay!

Lastly, when i looked out at the bedroom window i saw this

What r the worker thinking, electric shock?!?! , asked my id to bring it in.

My ID kept on remind me to get my electricity confirmed, laminating, toilet accessories, kitchen hob, lighting coz he is planning to hand over me by 15 dec 2011. It's going to be busy shopping , so is my $$$/CC busy swiped.

Edited November 24, 2011 by Nellynutt

[zorae 0]

woah... i should try to write them email too thanks for the tips

What is your outcome, do share with me

Tough luck... They didn't even bother to reply even after 3 weeks! So I guess that's a big NO

[Nellynutt 0]

Part 10: Electrical Rewiring

it's been a roller coaster weeks for me . Rewiring supposed to be 29 Nov 2011, and the story is like this....

Number 1)ID recommended; fair price (below 2.5K) asking for discount, he is very firm no discount is given, he came to my resale to see and draw plan, however, without my approval, he stripped all my wiring as if i had awarded the project to him. Since he had done the removing, so i chin chai, ask him to come up sat for discussion, when i ask for discount he say if i can get a lower quote than his, he mentioned that I can drop him,so he can move forward to do other project. sound like threatening , i do not like that.. hold him first coz i did not respond the rest

2) because of above 1, i learnt my lesson hard way, I been recommended a contractor from lobang. Met Mr Chia (located at Hougang) yesterday, i made the most stupid mistake, pay deposit due to kan cheong, and believe this fellow coz well dressed good mannered, he requested 300 deposit but i only paid him 150 on spot to secure due to good price. u have now realised, I did not have BLACK n WHITE and i pay $$$

But at night, i feel uncomfortable when i re-cap my meeting with him, he did not draw layout on the wall for reference, do not know where the layout for circuit, not even bothered to take my floor plan away with him , Namecard only indicated Mr Chia no full name, lastly face changed when i told him no 300,face quickly become ok and he accepted the deposit. When i ask him thursday rewiring , he did not reply as though he is thinking of something. i asked again then he nodded.

i checked the ACRA at night and realised he did not filed tax return for his company for 2009 and 2010, between Feb, April, Aug 2011 changed company address, worst not compliances his company got red cross, definitely he got summon one , all this indiciated mean his finance is not stable , and neither his work will be good.

Immediate, i look for Number 3 contractor.

Number 3: As i got contact from wojia, i checked Zenterra online, green tick, which mean stable company. i dropped by today, met Mr Lye, price is better than my previous contractors, scheduled this thur for rewiring. Will review after this thurs.. Good luck to me.

As for my 150, Number 2 Mr Chia had the cheek to say i need to pay him 100 for transport and quotation, pls he did not draw anything or planning, as all are drawn by Number 1 . i do not know if he will bank transfer the balance to me, BUT i know i lost 150 for my laziness to look for another option.

As for number 1, to be fair, his quotation is reasonable, he is a straight and hardworking person, and i believe he is a good worker too. if you think he stripping the wires are free, nope, heard from my ID, he will sell off the wires which he had been stripped.. so i am paying after all.

Lesson learnt:-

i)Do not let my anger overrule my head, a angry person will allow the heart rule over his head,because i want to prove i can get a lower rate than his, therefore unable to detect any suspicious action

i) well dressed good manner does not mean anything

iii) Get a quotation from contractor, do not pay anything unless black and white with breakdown; this will be used to small claim if anything happen

iv)be alert and observe the contractor, action and knowledge can tell alot of stories.

v) Check company name or registration number online with ACRA, if green tick, no problem, red cross big problem, dash - mean neutral

vi) go to his company to check and observe

Finally, i learnt my lesson.

Edited November 28, 2011 by Nellynutt

[Serangoon4room 4]

sorry to hear about your incident. Luckily you made the decision not to use him and cut losses at 150 only.

i understand the feeling of broke.

After getting the flat, it took me 6 more months to save up for the reno. Didn't want to take up reno loan and luckily, not rushing to move into the new flat.

Edited November 28, 2011 by Serangoon4room

[Nellynutt 0]

sorry to hear about your incident. Luckily you made the decision not to use him and cut losses at 150 only.

i understand the feeling of broke.

After getting the flat, it took me 6 more months to save up for the reno. Didn't want to take up reno loan and luckily, not rushing to move into the new flat.

Thank you, i hope everything will go smoothly after the rewiring.. on the brighter note, i actually save $$ 150 for not giving the full 300 to number 2

[piknik 1]

Woah, thank u for posting this.. As blur as I am, I would have to be double careful meeting up with ppl for quotes..

[piknik 1]

Oh yah, wish you no more bad experience for renovation.

Jia you!

[sleek 2]

sorry to hear about your negative encounters with getting electrical quotes, hope everything can proceed smoothly for you from now on.

[Nellynutt 0]

Thanks sleek and piknik

[Nellynutt 0]

Part 11: Plastering Piping Bi Fold door

so far so good, however, made a bad choice for the color for my master bi-fold door... look cheap too late to change, will show the color/pic when the reno complete.

too be continued.... Part 12: Open Net n electricity rewiring/ Part ??: Big spenders in budget mode

Edited December 4, 2011 by Nellynutt

[Nellynutt 0]

Part 12: Open Net n electricity rewiring

My open net wiring is on 30 Nov 2011, guess what, i had no idea till 29 Nov afternoon (open net called me), coz i never read the small print, as the customer service officer kept on repeating 13 Dec 2011 installation. It is important practice to read the contract before signing, especially small print. And, I did not read thoroughly, luckily, this is a small matter. Must remember in future.

Open Net: installation really fast 15mins = 3 men, another 15 mins waiting for another 2 men to do testing. Done within 30mins. Very fast.

Zenterra: 4 men came, left 2 behind after marking the points layout, took about 1 and half day to finish. No Frill and easy, everything looks ok. However, i made a mistake in my masterroom, light switch need to relocate, will call them to do some amendment. More review on Zenterra after installation of lightings.

Edited December 4, 2011 by Nellynutt

[piknik 1]

Yes, pls write review abt zentata's service.

left carpentry works n light installation right?

[Nellynutt 0]

Yes, pls write review abt zentata's service.

left carpentry works n light installation right?

left painting, carpentry, laminating, installation accessories, lighting... and many more , 14 days to moving..

streSS

[piknik 1]

**surprised**

Still many works to be done within 14 days.

U have all lights ready?

Jia you. It's gonna end soon.

[potatoes 0]

left painting, carpentry, laminating, installation accessories, lighting... and many more , 14 days to moving..

streSS

It is possible, provided the workers come everyday all the best to completion!