4Rm Resale In Yishun

[Newt 0]

Hi all,

I'm trying to get advise on renovating my house, choosing an ID etc. Due to constant traveling, I have not really sat down with many ID to compare quotes etc.

So far I've met with only the below 2

1. Flair interiors

2. Baroque

Since both quoted about the same approx 35k to do the below, do I continue to source for some more ID or can I settle on 1 of the above?

1. I wish to redo the 2 toilets and and kitchen entirely

2. Platform for 2 single beds for young children under 12 in the bed room 2.

3. Wadropes for 2 bedrooms.

4. TV console for living room

5. 2 desk with storage etc for the children in another bedroom 3

Will post floor plan when I figure out how.

[jaykr 0]

My humble opinion is, it depends if you are comfortable with the ID from the firm. Each Firm has many ID's so you want to make sure you get a good ID.

Also, have you researched on these two ID's and found other people using them? What is their feedback like about these ID's?

Why don't you find a few people in Renotalk who have used these ID's and msg them and ask and see how they are.

You will be spending a big sum of money and you want to make sure they understand what you want and you are comfortable working with them. Once you sign the contract , you are stuck with them, so make sure you understand what you want and then go talk to them.

Hope this helps.

do I continue to source for some more ID or can I settle on 1 of the above?

[Newt 0]

Thx jaykr, so far have not come across any posts on them. I've actually found them using renotalk's request for quote.

However will keep looking around until next week to make a decision.

[jaykr 0]

You got ask yourself ?

1) Are you concerned about cost? If so, meet the many ID's and see what is the range among the different ID's and why there is a difference?

2) What is the quality of materials you will be getting for your flooring, carpentary, counter - top etc.. etc... Are you hacking and rebuilding or just overlaying? What types of switches etc..etc...

3) Are they going to do the project management for you or you got it do it yourself? My experience and talking to a lot of people , even if you use a ID, you need to be there to look for things that you don't like.

4) Do you need a ID or can you use a contractor if cost is an issue?

There are many articles written on what to look for in an ID etc... they would greatly help you.

Hope this helps...take care.

Thx jaykr, so far have not come across any posts on them. I've actually found them using renotalk's request for quote.

However will keep looking around until next week to make a decision.

[summersann 6]

All the best with your renovation journey, fellow Yishuner!

[spikedoll 2]

All the best for your ID hunt

[Newt 0]

Thx all, due to the lack of time. Did not source for other ID and went with my gut feeling.

Ended up doing the below, hope all goes well. Am struggling if to use glossy white laminates for the kitchen as wife cooks alot and is afraid of stains/etc. Does anybody have any problems so far with the white glossy laminates?

Demoliion Works

Hacking works

All furniture and fixtures

Inclusive of all haulage and removal of debris

Floor and wall tiles in kitchen and 2 toilets

Kitchen

L10500mm top & bottom kitchen cabinet w/dish rack

L3900mm India granite worktop

Tempered glass backing for whole length of kitchen in between top & bottom cabinets

Construct kitchen cabinet, washing machine and fridge bases

Incl waterproofing screed

Supply & lay 300mm x 600mm homogeneous floor tiles for kitchen

Supply & lay 300mm x 600mm wall tiles for kitchen

Areas covered by cabinets will be plastered to smooth finish

Includes mosaic or design tile inserts

Change rubbish chute in kitchen

Living Room

L1800mm TV feature wall (Plasterboard and wallpaper)

L1800mm suspended TV console

Toilet (MBR)

L600mm suspended vanity cabinet w/solid surface top at sink area

Supply & lay 300mm x 600mm wall tiles for both toilets (incl mosaic design inserts)

Supply & lay 300mm x 600mm floor tiles for both toilets (incl waterproofing)

Supply & install L-shaped dual sliding tempered glass shower screen

Toilet (Common)

Supply & lay 300mm x 600mm wall tiles for both toilets (incl mosaic design inserts)

Supply & lay 300mm x 600mm floor tiles for both toilets (incl waterproofing

MBR

L2100mm full height wardrobe w/sliding wooden door and full height mirror

Supply & mount Korean wallpaper for bedhead wall

2 nos L500mm suspended bedside cabinets w/drawer

Bedroom 2

L2100mm full height wardrobe w/sliding wooden door and full height mirror

Raised platform for 2 super single beds (2800mm x 2300mm)

Bedroom 3

L2400mm suspended bookshelves (w/doors and open shelving design)

L2400mm study tables w/drawers underneath and chest of drawers in middle

Misc

Supply & change lockset for main door and wrought iron gate

Supply & install 2 aluminium & acrylic bi-fold doors for toilets

To run new cold inlet pipes for whole unit (incl installation of all fixtures and accessories)

To paint whole unit w/ICI or Nippon paint

Oil sealer base, base coat, top coat and touch up

Recondition and paint doors and door frames

To polish marble for whole house, patch scratches and holes, replace skirting in required area