mascotlee 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2013 Got my keys to our 4rm HDB flat in Oct 2012 but I only start my blog on the reno of the flat now.The HDB flat we got does not have tiles for the living and all bedrooms. The toilets and kitchen tiles are done up by HDB and we can't hack away the HDB tiles but we can overlay if we want to change the tiles. The flat looks really small, especially the two bedrooms. I can imagine that after putting in a bed and cupboard, not much space left.Threw the pineapple in the flat for Good luck. "Huat Ah".Really small kitchen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mascotlee 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2013 (edited) For the first few weeks in Oct, went around looking for ID/contractors that are suitable and within our budget. Went to those expo furniture/furnish fair, and got a few quotes,asked from friends contractor's contact and got a few more quotes.Our requirements are not alot and just prefer basic renovations done. The main thing is that after renovation, the place must be easy to maintain.It's actually quite a tiring process looking around for suitable ID/contractors. After some searching we ended up choosing Nicholas from Renoguyz as his quotes quite suitable for our limited budget.At first we didn't know he is a one man army and maybe that's way he can keep the cost down. Though one person, he does get things done and will sometimes bargain with supplier on the price of materials for the clients. He is also quite easy going and also he kept mentioning that he treats every project as his own home and will do it 'swee swee'. We're not in a rush to move in so reno progress is slow. Just hope that no major hiccup and the renovation will ends smoothly Edited January 21, 2013 by mascotlee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnson Lee 1 Report post Posted January 21, 2013 Do you mind revealing which estate are you in? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mascotlee 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2013 Do you mind revealing which estate are you in?Oh, our new flat is in Yishun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nexer 1 Report post Posted January 21, 2013 For the first few weeks in Oct, went around looking for ID/contractors that are suitable and within our budget. Went to those expo furniture/furnish fair, and got a few quotes,asked from friends contractor's contact and got a few more quotes.Our requirements are not alot and just prefer basic renovations done. The main thing is that after renovation, the place must be easy to maintain.It's actually quite a tiring process looking around for suitable ID/contractors. After some searching we ended up choosing Nicholas from Renoguyz as his quotes quite suitable for our limited budget.At first we didn't know he is a one man army and maybe that's way he can keep the cost down. Though one person, he does get things done and will sometimes bargain with supplier on the price of materials for the clients. He is also quite easy going and also he kept mentioning that he treats every project as his own home and will do it 'swee swee'. We're not in a rush to move in so reno progress is slow. Just hope that no major hiccup and the renovation will ends smoothlyNic is good! U r in safe hands. Enjoy ur reno! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
torayme 0 Report post Posted January 22, 2013 My BTO will only be ready next yr. I also didn't opt for the flooring like you. Hope to learn about the reno process here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mascotlee 0 Report post Posted January 24, 2013 Some photos update since Nov 2012lighting plan sketches on the wallMy service yard windows installedSome cabling worksFalse ceilings done after the cabling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mascotlee 0 Report post Posted January 24, 2013 Kitchen sink with concreteCabinet and fridge base Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mascotlee 0 Report post Posted January 24, 2013 Got the Aircon from All Best in IMM.Installation was quite ok with not much problem.installation of aircon unit under rain.Aircon unit up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mascotlee 0 Report post Posted January 24, 2013 Nic is good! U r in safe hands. Enjoy ur reno!Thanks Nexer. Yup, agree that Nic is good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mascotlee 0 Report post Posted January 24, 2013 My Goods that I got from JB. Price wise definitely cheaper there!Got 2 alpha fans too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bleucheeze 1 Report post Posted January 24, 2013 What brand is your downlight? Any idea if Philips downlight are cheaper in JB compared to say lightings.com.sg? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mascotlee 0 Report post Posted January 25, 2013 What brand is your downlight? Any idea if Philips downlight are cheaper in JB compared to say lightings.com.sg?My downlight doesn't have brand and I didn't specifically check out the philips downlight in the JB shop. But I think it will be definitely cheaper than those sold in Singapore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mascotlee 0 Report post Posted February 4, 2013 Some of the purchases for the houseWhite Tecno hob for the black granite top of the kitchen cabinet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mascotlee 0 Report post Posted February 4, 2013 Gonna comment on a good job done by my id Nicholas. Initially there was supposed to be a hole on the kitchen wall tile as the cables for the wall socket was moved elsewhere.Wanted to cover up with those wall socket cover at first but to my surprise, my id actually replaced the tile with hole with a new tile.So now the kitchen wall tiles looks better.initial hole of the wall socketViola, now the wall tile hole is gone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
