aqua 1 Report post Posted February 24, 2012 realli? my girls are 3 yrs apart, elder is 4. when r u due? how muc u budgeted for reno? EM reno is realy costly, i initally budgeted 40k, now blown to 50k liao Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedottyness 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2012 realli? my girls are 3 yrs apart, elder is 4. when r u due? how muc u budgeted for reno? EM reno is realy costly, i initally budgeted 40k, now blown to 50k liaomine are 4 yrs apart.. my eldest is 6 this yr and 2nd will turn 2..budget ah.. we are still trying to work it out..my contractor has came back with his quote.. 62k! and this is without electrical.. and some of the items are highly inflated but some are really reasonable n cheap.however, in the quote the materials said were not what we specify.. so must throw back at him again soon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marble 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2012 This is what the guy quoted us... nearly fainted at the total amount.. S/NO DESCRIPTION QTY AMOUNT1. Kitchen1.1 To hack off & renew floor tiles c/w waterproofing membrane base Lump sum $ 1,548.001.2 To hack off & renew wall tiles Lump sum $ 4,025.001.3 To demolish & dispose existing kitchen fittings Lump sum $ 200.001.4 To fabricate & install top & bottom cabinets in laminated finish– L 5400 x H 865-1100 x D 355-600mm 1 unit $ 3,600.00– 100% Acrylic solid surface top, L 5400 x D 600mm 1 unit $ 1,800.00– Tall unit, L 1200 x D 600 x H 2600mm 1 unit $ 1,200.00* Excludes kitchen appliances, fittings & accessories1.5 To connect inlet & outlet sink pipes 1 unit $ 160.001.6 To construct concrete base for kitchen cabinets 1 unit $ 300.001.7 To construct base with tile finish for washing machine & fridge 2 units $ 150.001.8 To supply & install casement window in aluminium powder-coatedwhite & green tinted glass with wrought iron open grilles– L 1.8 x H 1.1m 1 no. $ 614.002. Lower level Toilet2.1 To hack off & renew floor tiles c/w waterproofing membrane base Lump sum $ 600.002.2 To hack off & renew wall tiles Lump sum $ 1,500.002.3 To supply & install new wash basin c/w tap 1 unit $ 200.002.4 To supply & install new W.C. 1 no. $ 350.002.5 To renew toilet window 1 no. $ 200.002.6 To supply & install new P.D. Door 1 unit $ 380.002.7 To supply & install instant heater & two-way tap Lump sum $ 250.003. Living / Dining Hall3.1 To hack off & renew floor tiles with 600 x 600mm homogeneouspolish tiles 45.71 m² $ 3,885.003.2 To dismantle existing balcony sliding doors & make good floor Lump sum $ 50.003.3 To supply & install sliding window in aluminium powder-coatedwhite with green tinted glass & wrought iron open grilles– L 2.1 x H 1.1m 1 no. $ 670.004. Balcony4.1 To supply & lay new tiles & top up 100mm lightweight material Lump sum $ 800.004.2 To construct new roof c/w ceiling – 2m x 4.7m Lump sum $ 2,700.004.3 To supply & install sliding window in aluminium powder-coatedwhite with green tinted glass & wrought iron open grilles– L 4.5m x H 1.1m 1 no. $ 1,436.005. Recess Area5.1 To supply & lay new floor tiles 7.22 m² $ 614.005.2 To construct new roof c/w ceiling – 2m x 3.8m Lump sum $ 2,500.005.3 To supply & install front door and two panel iron rod gate 1 set $ 1,800.005.4 To dismantle & dispose existing door & make good area 1 no. $ 100.005.5 To supply & install sliding window in aluminium powder-coatedwhite with green tinted glass & wrought iron open grilles– L 3.6m x H 1.1m 1 no. $ 1,148.006. Utility Room6.1 To dismantle existing sliding door & replace with a new door c/wdoor frame 1 no. $ 500.006.2 To supply & install sliding window in aluminium powder-coatedwhite with green tinted glass & wrought iron open grilles– L 1.2m x H 1.1m 1 no. $ 383.006.3 To hack off & renew floor tiles Lump sum $ 490.007. Master Bedroom7.1 To supply & install sliding window in aluminium powder-coatedwhite with green tinted glass & wrought iron open grilles– L 4.5m x H 1.1m 1 no. $ 1,436.007.2 To supply & install wardrobe sliding door in aluminium frame c/wmatte finish glass panels – L 2m x D 600mm x H 2.6m 1 no. $ 1,690.008. Master Bathroom8.1 To renew floor tiles c/w waterproofing membrane base Lump sum $ 750.008.2 To renew wall tiles Lump sum $ 1,872.008.3 To supply & install shower screen (fixed panel with swing door) 1 unit $ 750.008.4 To supply & install wash basin 1 no. $ 200.008.5 To supply & install new W.C. 1 no. $ 350.008.6 To replace window 1 no. $ 150.008.7 To renew hot water pipes, bath mixer & shower 1 set $ 350.008.8 To supply & install new P.D. Door 1 no. $ 380.009. Upper level Common Toilet9.1 To renew floor tiles c/w waterproofing membrane base Lump sum $ 800.009.2 To renew wall tiles Lump sum $ 2,615.009.3 To supply & install shower screen (swing door) 1 no. $ 550.009.4 To supply & install new P.D. Door 1 no. $ 380.009.5 To supply & install wash basin 1 no. $ 200.009.6 To supply & install new W.C. 1 no. $ 350.009.7 To replace window 1 no. $ 150.009.8 To supply & install 6 Gallon Ariston heater, bath mixer, shower set& hot pipings 1 set $ 650.0010. Upper level Common area10.1 To fabricate & install new book cupboard – L 1.5 x D 0.3 x H 2.6m 1 unit $ 1,100.0011. Upper level (2nd & 3rd rooms)11.1 To supply & install sliding window in aluminium powder-coatedwhite with green tinted glass & wrought iron open grilles– L 2m x H 1.1m 2 nos $ 1,276.0012. Staircase12.1 To renew iron rod bannister L 40 f $ 2,500.0012.2 To construct store room under stairs – L 3.4m 1 unit $ 1,200.0013. Painting & Finishes13.1 To apply gloss paint to existing bedroom door & frames, includingexposed water pipes Lump sum $ 350.0013.2 To paint all walls & ceilings (max. choice of 3 colours) Lump sum $ 1,800.0013.3 To sand & varnish existing existing parquet floor for 2nd floor 53.84 m² $ 700.0013.4 To sand & varnish existing parquet floor for staircase 1 unit $ 550.0013.5 To renew stainless steel piping for kitchen & 3 bathrooms Lump sum $ 1,200.00 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
potatoes 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2012 (edited) Marble, u only receive 1 quote? So what is your total Reno cost? Ur reno seems quite extensive, Is it over 65k? Are u redoing staircase and railings? Are u rewiring your whole place? Any plastering work? Also remember to reserve cash for furnishing... Edited February 24, 2012 by potatoes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marble 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2012 Marble, u only receive 1 quote? So what is your total Reno cost? Ur reno seems quite extensive, Is it over 65k? Are u redoing staircase and railings? Are u rewiring your whole place? Any plastering work? Also remember to reserve cash for furnishing...Yea.. it is quite extensive as the unit is in original condition, we are the second owners after 26 years, can you imagine that? So lights, plumbing n water proofing must be redone to prevent any future headaches.. This guy so far is about 62k, haven add in electricals, lightings and furnishings.. All in all i dont think i can keep within 80k budget.. Yes, railings will be changed, but stairs are parquet already. Actually depends on condition, if cannot keep then redo timber strips if can keep just sand down and varnish.. if not dunno where to come out $$Electricals I wanna doat least 8 power points in MBR, 4 each in kids rooms, 10 in living, 10-12 in kitchen, 2AC points , 2 in utility, 2-4 in dining, 2 in recess area. Gonna have CAT6 cabling, 2 ports in MBR, 1 in each of the kids room, all linked to the living area. Will buy the whole box of cables ask the guy to do then install the keystone myself. furnishings, so far only gotten a table.. and its already 2.8k... Still got sofa, beds, mattresses, fridge, kitchen appliances, TVs and i dunno what..heh.. gonna be so broke after this.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monday 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2012 Yea.. it is quite extensive as the unit is in original condition, we are the second owners after 26 years, can you imagine that? So lights, plumbing n water proofing must be redone to prevent any future headaches.. This guy so far is about 62k, haven add in electricals, lightings and furnishings.. All in all i dont think i can keep within 80k budget.. Yes, railings will be changed, but stairs are parquet already. Actually depends on condition, if cannot keep then redo timber strips if can keep just sand down and varnish.. if not dunno where to come out $$Electricals I wanna doat least 8 power points in MBR, 4 each in kids rooms, 10 in living, 10-12 in kitchen, 2AC points , 2 in utility, 2-4 in dining, 2 in recess area. Gonna have CAT6 cabling, 2 ports in MBR, 1 in each of the kids room, all linked to the living area. Will buy the whole box of cables ask the guy to do then install the keystone myself. furnishings, so far only gotten a table.. and its already 2.8k... Still got sofa, beds, mattresses, fridge, kitchen appliances, TVs and i dunno what..heh.. gonna be so broke after this..not to worry hope i can help u please call me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedottyness 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2012 Marble, u only receive 1 quote? So what is your total Reno cost? Ur reno seems quite extensive, Is it over 65k? Are u redoing staircase and railings? Are u rewiring your whole place? Any plastering work? Also remember to reserve cash for furnishing...hi potatoes~ we r planning to use this contractor as he has done a few big jobs for my mum and the workmanship is pretty good. current quote is 62k. staircase + railings - we will try to retain the parquet on the steps but replace new railings. railings r really... "orbit"rewiring + plaster - confirm yes.. even replumbing too..hahahaha.. i think furnishing is another nightmare.. we are constantly battling btwn the case of need n want. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
potatoes 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2012 hi potatoes~ we r planning to use this contractor as he has done a few big jobs for my mum and the workmanship is pretty good. current quote is 62k. staircase + railings - we will try to retain the parquet on the steps but replace new railings. railings r really... "orbit"rewiring + plaster - confirm yes.. even replumbing too..hahahaha.. i think furnishing is another nightmare.. we are constantly battling btwn the case of need n want.Good that u have decided on the contractor . You ay want to squeeze his price further or stretch your $$$ to get more out of your 65K. Remember, there is always the unforseen things that are unplanned for and sometimes rework too. We need to factor in all these.I find that furnishing will eat into thebudget too esp some people may not want to use back old stuff as these may not blend into the new place. For me, I didnt care, I used back 95% of my exisiting furniture and bought very few. I am still very happy Happy reno Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marble 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2012 Good that u have decided on the contractor . You ay want to squeeze his price further or stretch your $$$ to get more out of your 65K. Remember, there is always the unforseen things that are unplanned for and sometimes rework too. We need to factor in all these.I find that furnishing will eat into thebudget too esp some people may not want to use back old stuff as these may not blend into the new place. For me, I didnt care, I used back 95% of my exisiting furniture and bought very few. I am still very happy Happy renoThanks~! We saw some of the items seem high, esp for the bathroom and bathroom doors, gonna buy them ourselves and ask him quote labour instead.. planned or unplanned most important move in no problems.. heh.. if 10% premium can give me piece of mind i'll pay for it. esp if i dont like they happy to fix quickly and properly.. we dont have much furnishing left over from the previous place, so most of it gotta get again.. esp beds, we are "upgrading" to king size and the kids are upgrading from ikea to proper super single beds. Our first place wasnt that permanent to us, so we had a lot of disposable ikea stuff.. which are really dying after 5 years.. warped billy bookcase and etc... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
potatoes 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2012 (edited) hi potatoes~ we r planning to use this contractor as he has done a few big jobs for my mum and the workmanship is pretty good. current quote is 62k. staircase + railings - we will try to retain the parquet on the steps but replace new railings. railings r really... "orbit"rewiring + plaster - confirm yes.. even replumbing too..hahahaha.. i think furnishing is another nightmare.. we are constantly battling btwn the case of need n want.It would save u quite a bit if u keep the parquet steps. But make sure the workers don't damage the steps while changing the rsilings. Just the teak handrail cost me 1k... Do u intend to do glass panel? Edited February 26, 2012 by potatoes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marble 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2012 It would save u quite a bit if u keep the parquet steps. But make sure the workers don't damage the steps while changing the rsilings. Just the teak handrail cost me 1k... Do u intend to do glass panel?Heh.. no glass panel.. Cleaning gonna be **** and I need to consider my 3 kids... Hopefully the parquet now is in good condition.. Dunno if the removal of the existing vertical bar railings not damage the floor.. I highly doubt so thou.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adidaem 6 Report post Posted February 26, 2012 Heh.. no glass panel.. Cleaning gonna be **** and I need to consider my 3 kids... Hopefully the parquet now is in good condition.. Dunno if the removal of the existing vertical bar railings not damage the floor.. I highly doubt so thou..If it's only some strips that are damaged, your contractor can find similar sized strips to replace. After sanding down and varnishing (or whatever treatment is needed), the steps will look good again. You are so lucky it's parquet and not solid wooden steps! Mine were solid wooden steps so everything had to go although I really liked the steps (it's literally the only thing I requested to keep from the original condition). High floor and corner unit sounds like a keeper! Congrats and all the best for a smooth reno! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marble 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2012 If it's only some strips that are damaged, your contractor can find similar sized strips to replace. After sanding down and varnishing (or whatever treatment is needed), the steps will look good again. You are so lucky it's parquet and not solid wooden steps! Mine were solid wooden steps so everything had to go although I really liked the steps (it's literally the only thing I requested to keep from the original condition). High floor and corner unit sounds like a keeper! Congrats and all the best for a smooth reno!Thanks! There will still be a distinct difference as the existing parquet is 26 yrs old.. see how it goes.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beezeebear 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2012 Hi Dotty~!Love your table! I think i saw it too but its over my budget. Hope to see more pics soon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedottyness 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2012 Hi Dotty~!Love your table! I think i saw it too but its over my budget. Hope to see more pics soon! thanksss.... budget burst liao. hahahaha.. almost to the point of contemplating ikea chairs for the table.will try to post up more pics soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
