Exodus - My Cloud Is Moving To The East

[Suyun 0]

Main contractor or ID

I have been very sure that I will be happier dealing with a main contractor rather than an ID. Maybe save some $$$ in the process.

However, up to date, I have contacted five contractors and two ID and met with four contractors

Darwin interior person was the first one I met, walked into their showrooms for a chat, then I emailed him my floor plan and told him my requirements.

He never came back despite me calling him to remind him. Maybe my works are too little for a big company like theirs

2nd ID company, met at expo, she keep calling me but I was not keen to meet her as she has bad breathe and poor communication skills.

contractor number 1 has provided me with two quotes. He may be the cheapest but maybe my gut feelings is just not right.

Contractor number 2 have yet provided me with a quote but he does come across as genuine, knows his works

Contractor number 3 claims to know everything but we can't click with him, no chemistry at all. And he has forgotten to quote

Contractor number 4 gave up before we met. He said he had too much jobs on his hands

Contractor number 5 is very experience builder, reminds me of Mr Phua Chu Kang from PCK pte ltd. we have to speak Hokkein. But he is good. I am waiting for his quote too.

I am in no hurry to move into this new place as we still have our roof over our head and due to kids schedule, December is a better time for us to move.

So Now at 11.29pm. I am thinking of other fellow forumers who have engaged an ID and have completed their projects.

Should I invite a couple of ID companies to make me a proposal??? Anyone can help me out on this???

Minerat, Jumbopanther, anyone can advise me???

[Minerat 1]

No harm right? If you want I can PM you my ID. They also did another forummer's terrace. I was recommended them by her. Actually they do provide alot of useful feedback which a lay person like me sometimes couldn't possibly know. Cost wise, they are not the cheapest but I find them still competitive. They are also pretty honest in some of the external contractors they recommended to me and that I can engage directly. I've compared prices separately and found almost little to no markups.

[Suyun 0]

Minerat, pls PM me your ID contact . Many thanks

[mysweetlittlethings 0]

Hi Suyun,

Congrats on your new home!

Returned to Renotalk again hoping to gain ideas for our 2nd home Was looking high n low for ideas for landed but didn't chance upon any of you guys' blogs yet until this morning!!!!!

Woo-Hoo!!!!! So Happy now!! Yeah!!!!!

Edited August 25, 2012 by mysweetlittlethings

[Minerat 1]

There's a few landed t-blog here besides Suyun's , including mine, jumbopanther's The Transformation and OnTheRoad's 1 roof 3 generations. Enjoy!

Where is your place?

Edited August 25, 2012 by Minerat

[mysweetlittlethings 0]

There's a few landed t-blog here besides Suyun's , including mine, jumbopanther's The Transformation and OnTheRoad's 1 roof 3 generations. Enjoy!

Where is your place?

Hi!

Yes, I am in the midst of reading u guys' blogs now!!!!!

And it's getting me excited!

Mine is a single storey house built in 1952 - 60 yrs old now - in its original condition @ D21

[Suyun 0]

welcome mylittlethings, so glad you can join us on renotalk, I will be your ardent supporter

Edited August 25, 2012 by Suyun

[jumbopanther 2]

Main contractor or ID

I have been very sure that I will be happier dealing with a main contractor rather than an ID. Maybe save some $$$ in the process.

However, up to date, I have contacted five contractors and two ID and met with four contractors

Darwin interior person was the first one I met, walked into their showrooms for a chat, then I emailed him my floor plan and told him my requirements.

He never came back despite me calling him to remind him. Maybe my works are too little for a big company like theirs

2nd ID company, met at expo, she keep calling me but I was not keen to meet her as she has bad breathe and poor communication skills.

contractor number 1 has provided me with two quotes. He may be the cheapest but maybe my gut feelings is just not right.

Contractor number 2 have yet provided me with a quote but he does come across as genuine, knows his works

Contractor number 3 claims to know everything but we can't click with him, no chemistry at all. And he has forgotten to quote

Contractor number 4 gave up before we met. He said he had too much jobs on his hands

Contractor number 5 is very experience builder, reminds me of Mr Phua Chu Kang from PCK pte ltd. we have to speak Hokkein. But he is good. I am waiting for his quote too.

I am in no hurry to move into this new place as we still have our roof over our head and due to kids schedule, December is a better time for us to move.

So Now at 11.29pm. I am thinking of other fellow forumers who have engaged an ID and have completed their projects.

Should I invite a couple of ID companies to make me a proposal??? Anyone can help me out on this???

Minerat, Jumbopanther, anyone can advise me???

Hi suyun, I did not engage any ID for my Hse, I engage contractor directly. Reason being I know what I want to do already.

[Minerat 1]

Hi!

Yes, I am in the midst of reading u guys' blogs now!!!!!

And it's getting me excited!

Mine is a single storey house built in 1952 - 60 yrs old now - in its original condition @ D21

60 yrs old! Wow! Do you intend to rebuild?

[Suyun 0]

After going thru the quotations and negociations. We have came down to one . Whose identity will be revealed after we sign the contract.

I have busted my budget as I discovered more repairs to be done for the house then I have imagine.

1. Hacking and tiling works

2. Build 5 new toilets, one wet kitchen

3. A new carpark pouch, side walk and back yard

4. New full ceiling cabinets for 4bedrooms and one cabinet for walk In waldrobe area

5. New TV console

6. Tile up my 3stories of staircase steps

7. Tile up my helper room and utility room

8. New doors and folding doors for some areas.

9. An attic

10. paintworks

Extra

1. Roof repairs and new awnings

2. Water tank servicing and repairs

3. 5 New water heater

5. New sliding gate ?

6. Replace motor for sliding gate/ swing gate, current one is not working well

7. Security alarm

8. New to change 7 units of aircon.

Many things to do but so little cash.

I still need to buy sanitary wares, kitchen sink, my cooker and hood, oven etc.. Furnitures and curtains as well.

So tired to do renovation. I wonder why I did not buy the previous unit at tanah merah which is of move in condition.P

If anyone out there spots a good deal. Drop me a note. I need to savings .

[Minerat 1]

5 new toilets? That's a lot of toilets!

[Suyun 0]

Yes Minerat , four bedrooms, one study, one playroom(maid bedroom) two utility rooms and five toilets.

When i start shopping for tiles to do the toilets, I will have a big headache.

Wanted to do all the toilets in with the same tiles but was told it will have no identity.

So if I go by number of floors, then I need three sets of tiles to design the toilets

But I won't be able to spur so much money on those nice tiles as my budget is limited. Someone told me the WCs, sanitary wares, one bathtub, kitchen sinks etc fittings can cost me up to 10k, ouch

Must exercise self control.

[Minerat 1]

The bathroom wares are gonna burn a big hole. I spent easily 4k just for 2 toilets. Of course you can save some by not equipping all with the full ra ra like rain showers.

Let's see, you can have one resort style, one hotel glam style, one modern style, one English style... Ok I've run out of styles for your toilets. Hahahaa

[Suyun 0]

:bath:Ha Ha Minerat, i want my rain shower, its the must have now.

'Only have one bathtub to install

maybe a cheaper brand like crisco.

let me count :

Grouhe Rainshower set with mixer and tap $550

toilet bowl $300

Poscilin vanity basin $400

rinser $35

Towel rack $70

Toilet roll holder $30

Mirror $100

Joven Water heater tank 15litre $380 with installation

I hope i can contain the damage to $1500 per toilet, but very hard leh

Thank God i met a parent from my son's school who said she is clearing her warehouse of sanitary ware. incomplete set of different brands but it will be clearance price.

I am waiting in anticipation maybe i will have more savings after all.

[Minerat 1]

Your joven water heater seems kinda expensive. I paid only $220 for 25L. Though of course installation done by my ID's plumber already included in the price.