summersann 6 Report post Posted January 28, 2013 (edited) Our ID submitted for Reno permit last Tuesday and HDB replied today. Our change of L2 toilets layout has been approved. But the hacking of MBR wall to make it to glass window require PE endorsement. I have seen many EM owners hacking their bedroom wall, can any EM advise ? Thank youI replied you in my t-blog! If you can afford a week or two of waiting (and some frustration), I say call HDB and just keep going! It worked for us (I called and also mentioned that many EMs hack the bedroom wall and replace it with glass, and most mentioned they didn't need PE endorsement). Edited January 28, 2013 by summersann Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spikedoll 2 Report post Posted January 28, 2013 I replied you in my t-blog! If you can afford a week or two of waiting (and some frustration), I say call HDB and just keep going! It worked for us (I called and also mentioned that many EMs hack the bedroom wall and replace it with glass, and most mentioned they didn't need PE endorsement). Thank you summersan! I have asked my ah Lao to call them up. Since many EM have done that without PE so it's kind of silly to pay hor. We have alot hacking which have been approved except this one... 不干心！Thank u for the tip! Hehe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beejeebee 0 Report post Posted January 29, 2013 Brick wall is a must for me My $1,600 quotation is for a 3mX2.6m wall. I think this is the normal rate. I also checked this quote against Mr K's quote (a contractor who is rather famous here). His quote is slightly higher at $1,900.So your contractor estimate at over 3k is way off! If you are talking about 2 full panels (8.6sqm) You should be looking at ard 2k max. If the qty you need is big, KHL group at king george avenue sell craftbricks at a cheaper rate than the tile shops at balestier. They are selling at approx $8 cheaper psf. The drawback is their staff dont seem to have enough product knowledge when you talk to them.have fun renoing!For those who are in love with brick walls but find them too expensive, you are actually DIY at a fraction of the price. http://looknookhook.wordpress.com/2011/06/17/diy-a-tale-of-the-white-brick-wall/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
summersann 6 Report post Posted January 30, 2013 Thank you summersan! I have asked my ah Lao to call them up. Since many EM have done that without PE so it's kind of silly to pay hor. We have alot hacking which have been approved except this one... 不干心！Thank u for the tip! HeheHope it went well for you! Update on how it goes! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HappyAng 0 Report post Posted January 31, 2013 Hi spikedoll, 5 more days to your completion. Excited? Wish u a smooth renovation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spikedoll 2 Report post Posted February 1, 2013 Hi spikedoll, 5 more days to your completion. Excited? Wish u a smooth renovation. Haha yes very excited and can't wait things moving forward at high speed and moving in to our new house! But we are still in very "relax" mode haven't prepare or buy anything yet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HappyAng 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2013 Completion today? Remember to post some photo of your house before renovation, ok? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spikedoll 2 Report post Posted February 5, 2013 (edited) Today is our completion date..things went very smoothly.. Our seller even wrote down his daughter address and contact no ( he's staying with his daughter now) to us. Overall transaction is smooth and count ourselves lucky to have nice buyer and seller. Our buyer allow us 2 mths extension for free. Very grateful to our property agent too who has been very helpful throughout the whole house hunting journey. He was also my bro in law's agent and even helped in house moving lol! OMG sounds like thank you speech.. Will go down to our flat tmr and take pics to post here! Edited February 5, 2013 by spikedoll Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spikedoll 2 Report post Posted February 5, 2013 Did a simple door opening ceremony this morning .. Still in 1/4 awake mode so shall let the pics do the talking..Pardon for the poor pics taken by my mobile phone.Door entrance ( leading to a small foyer)(View from entrance foyer)(View from original living room leading to staircase , kitchen , dining area and L1 bedroom) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spikedoll 2 Report post Posted February 5, 2013 (edited) (Another view from different angle)(Dining area, the door is leading to L1 bedroom ) * we will hack this wall to make bigger space for living / dining room Edited February 5, 2013 by spikedoll Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spikedoll 2 Report post Posted February 5, 2013 (edited) (View from L1 bedroom entrance)(L1 common toilet)(Kitchen's back door to balcony)(View from balcony) Edited February 5, 2013 by spikedoll Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spikedoll 2 Report post Posted February 5, 2013 (View from balcony)(View from foyer. Pic taken before owner moved out) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spikedoll 2 Report post Posted February 6, 2013 (View from balcony)(L2 common toilet) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spikedoll 2 Report post Posted February 6, 2013 MBR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Berlinbear 0 Report post Posted February 6, 2013 Congrats! MBR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
