Guide For A 5 Room New Hdb Reno

[Steven84 0]

Hi all,

My 1st post here. I will be getting the keys for my HDB in 1st Q 2014. Now starting to look for ID / contractor. ( I am not too early to do so. am I)

Pardon me but I know nuts about Reno as too many advices here and there has been given.. It's only making me more confuse... I have a few questions which hopefully some bros and sis here and advice

1. IDs or contractors better?? Or can I do 1/2 contractor 1/2 ID? How to ensure they are reliable and will not run away

2. For a new 5room Flat with no flooring. A full reno, how much am I looking at?

3. How long does it takes for a 5room flat to be fully reno.

4. Are there any recommended ID or Contractors you guys can intro?

So far I only comfirmed that my curtain will be coming from this spencer curtain whom my family has been using for years due to the good services and one of the better pricing. ( 97736237 is the no. if anyone interested)

Anyway, saw some other forums recommended this and that but not too sure how to identify the real deal and those doing self advertising

Thanks for the help. If you are a ID or Contractor.. Feel free to PM me too.. but do not spam here. Thanks

[mikeyong500 4]

Hi Steven88,

1) I would suggest consider both suggestions and quotes from IDs and contractors. One of the ways to protect yourselves is by the payment terms and also do read thru the terms and conditions as well.

2) Prob ard 50k. Depending on the materials and items you request for.

3) 1- 2 mths.

4) i can intro my renovator if you dun mind, Juz let me know.

Anywayz its not too early to find now. You would rather spend some time earlier to think and decide things thru rather than rushing last minute right?

Hope you have a smooth renovation~

mikey

[Steven84 0]

Hi Steven88,

1) I would suggest consider both suggestions and quotes from IDs and contractors. One of the ways to protect yourselves is by the payment terms and also do read thru the terms and conditions as well.

2) Prob ard 50k. Depending on the materials and items you request for.

3) 1- 2 mths.

4) i can intro my renovator if you dun mind, Juz let me know.

Anywayz its not too early to find now. You would rather spend some time earlier to think and decide things thru rather than rushing last minute right?

Hope you have a smooth renovation~

mikey

Hi Thanks Mike. In order to get the service of contractors.. I must already know what I want and provide the design to them?? or contractors can come out with drawing themselve

[Devilaz 0]

Do not seek your ideas to them first. Maybe they have a better ones? Try to seek around 4 quotes and see their designs. Maybe you can combine their ideas and your own idea will have a better output of your ideal design.

Hi Thanks Mike. In order to get the service of contractors.. I must already know what I want and provide the design to them?? or contractors can come out with drawing themselv

[Steven84 0]

Do not seek your ideas to them first. Maybe they have a better ones? Try to seek around 4 quotes and see their designs. Maybe you can combine their ideas and your own idea will have a better output of your ideal design.

Hi Devilaz,

So no need to share ideas with them 1st? okok. I will be meeting 2 IDs this sat. probably another 2 next week. Just want to check with the rest of you too. Those ID or contractors firm from the exhibition show. Are they more realiable and better? or their quote will usually be more expensive? Thanks

[Steven84 0]

Oh ya. by the way.

A new 5room flat without flooring... how much am I looking at for a full renovation?

[Devilaz 0]

If they ask you to pay beforehand (eg. SGD$200 - SGD$1000) for the design or other things. Well you DO NOT ENGAGE THEM. As all the designs they have been doing they keep repeating.

Hi Devilaz,

So no need to share ideas with them 1st? okok. I will be meeting 2 IDs this sat. probably another 2 next week. Just want to check with the rest of you too. Those ID or contractors firm from the exhibition show. Are they more realiable and better? or their quote will usually be more expensive? Thanks

Edited September 2, 2013 by Devilaz

[Devilaz 0]

Depending on what type of flooring you want. Can be tiles, laminated, marble, cement. Can be from 4 digits to 5 digits. Depending on what you want.

Oh ya. by the way.

A new 5room flat without flooring... how much am I looking at for a full renovation?

[Steven84 0]

Need some advice on this quote that I have received. Is it reasonable? overall the price is a little cheaper yet the individual pricing seems a little high for some items.. need some adivce here. If really can be cheaper as according to the list. how much cheaper.

A

Professional Service

FOC

Interior Design Concept Consultation

Space Planing Layout Plan Proposal

FOC

FOC

Design Furnishing Consultation

FOC

Perspective Drawing or AutoCAD Drawing

Project Management & Site Coordination

FOC

Submission for HDB Permits Approvals (N.A. for Private Property)

FOC

Arrangement of Laying PUB Gas Piping where Applicable

FOC

B

Carpentry Works

Design & fabricate 6ft TV console with laminate finish for living area

900.00$

Design & fabricate 8ft TV feature wall with laminate finish for living area

1,360.00$

Design & fabricate 7ft dining feature wall c/w mirror panel for dining area

1,260.00$

Design & fabricate 3ft full height shoe cabinet c/w laminate finish & settee for living area

1,100.00$

Design & fabricate 5ft TV feature wall with laminate finish for master bedroom

850.00$

Design & fabricate 3ft TV console with laminate finish for master bedroom

450.00$

Design & fabricate 11ft bay window with laminate finish & cushion for master bedroom

2,450.00$

Design & fabricate 4ft low cabinet with laminate finish for master bedroom

560.00$

Design & fabricate 5ft bed head with laminate finish for master bedroom

800.00$

Design & fabricate 13ft sliding wardrobe with laminate finish for master bedroom

4,290.00$

(Mechanism from Germany)

Design & fabricate 6ft wardrobe with laminate finish for bedroom 02 (Casement)

1,320.00$

Design & fabricate 02 set of 3ft vanity cabinet with laminate finish for 02 bathroom

900.00$

Supply & install 02 set of solid surface worktop for 02 vanity cabinet

600.00$

Design & fabricate 41ft of kitchen cabinet with laminate finish & soft closing (Top & Bottom)

4,920.00$

Design & fabricate 5ft island cabinet cum bar counter moveable with laminate finish

900.00$

Supply & install 5ft solid surface worktop for island cabinet

600.00$

C

Flooring Works

Supply & lay homogenous tiles for living, dining & passage way

4,200.00$

Supply & lay laminate flooring for master bedroom

1,600.00$

Supply & lay laminate flooring for bedroom 02

910.00$

Supply & lay laminate flooring for bedroom 03

890.00$

Supply & overlay homogenous tiles for kitchen & service yard

1,600.00$

Supply & lay homogenous tiles for whole house ( $11000 )

D

Bathroom Works

Supply & install 01 set of L-shape shower screen for master bathroom

580.00$

Supply & install 01 set of shower screen for common bathroom

480.00$

Supply labour to install heater tank storage

200.00$

Supply power point to connect heater tank

150.00$

Supply & install two way stainless steel piping for whole house

1,200.00$

Supply labour to install 02 set of rain shower

200.00$

E

Window & Window Grilles

Supply & install sliding window for service yard (Silver, Black or Bronze)

680.00$

Supply & install window grilles for whole house (Silver, Black or Bronze)

2,400.00$

G

Others Works

Supply & paint whole house with Nippon Vinille 5000

1,400.00$

Supply & lay protection paper for whole house

400.00$

Acid washing for whole house

400.00$

Haulage service & debris disposal

600.00$

Total :

41,150.00$

[mikeyong500 4]

Hi Thanks Mike. In order to get the service of contractors.. I must already know what I want and provide the design to them?? or contractors can come out with drawing themselve

Hi steven,

Usually they can help you with the design but of cuz it is best you have in mind what you actually want.

As for the above quote, the carpentry seems to be on the hi side, my renovator can probably quote you lesser as per above cuz i heard from him he got an alliance carpenter hahaz

Wet works will probably need to see the floorplan to give a better estimate...

the rest seems okays but like you said definitely can be cheaper... by a few thousands maybe? hmmm...

I suggest: get another quote to compare. You still got time! hehez

mikey

[Steven84 0]

We like this ID and the quote better. But is it reasonable.. I find the kitchen on the high side. any advice on this and

are we able to take out some stuff and replace with market ready product? how much can we save?

We are please to submit the following quotation for your kind perusal and consideration.

1. Living & Dining Area

1. To supply and lay 600x600 homogenous floor tiles (up to $3psf) *c/w skirting : $4,880.00
2. To design and install full height shoe cabinet using selected laminate finish (4ft) : $1,280.00
3. To design and install full height designer flush TV feature storage cabinet using selected laminate finish (14ft) : $4,900.00
4. To supply and install false ceiling c/w cove lighting effect : $ 1,750.00

SUB-TOTAL: $ 12,810.00

1. Kitchen Area

1. To supply and install 10mm tempered clear glass casement door : $850.00

2. To design and install bottom kitchen cabinet using laminate finish c/w ABS trimming and 45 degree handle (15ft) : $2,550.00

3. To design and install top kitchen cabinet using laminate finish c/w ABS trimming and 45 degree handle (18ft) : $2,880.00

4. To supply and install Cresto solid-top above bottom kitchen cabinet (15ft) *c/w backsplash : $1,500.00

5. To design and install full height tall larder using laminate finish (2ft) : $860.00

6. To supply labour to construct kitchen base using tiles finish : $650.00

7. To supply labour to construct Fridge base using tiles finish : $120.00

8. To supply labour to construct washing machine base using tiles finish : $120.00

* 3 sets of blum runner drawers : Foc

* 1 set of dish rack : Foc

SUB-TOTAL: $ 9,530.00

1. Common Bathroom

1. To supply and install 10mm tempered corner sliding clear glass shower screen *c/w top hung track : $ 1,050.00

SUB-TOTAL: $ 1,050.00

1. Entertainment cum study room

1. To supply and lay Supreme laminate flooring c/w wood skirting : $ 850.00
2. To design and install study table c/w slim drawers using selected laminate finish (8.5ft) *along window area : $ 1,530.00
3. To design and install full height cabinet c/w storage & conceal flip super single bed frame using selected laminate finish (11ft) *c/w flip down mechanism : $ 4,580.00

SUB-TOTAL: $ 6,960.00

1. Baby Bedroom

1. To supply and lay Supreme laminate flooring c/w wood skirting : $ 850.00

SUB-TOTAL: $ 850.00

1. Master Bedroom

1. To supply and lay Supreme laminate flooring c/w wood skirting : $ 1,150.00
2. To design and install full height wardrobe using selected laminate finish (11ft) *casement doors : $ 3,630.00
3. To supply and install false ceiling c/w cove lighting effect : $ 1,350.00

SUB-TOTAL: $ 6,130.00

1. Master Bathroom

1. To supply and install10mm tempered casement clear glass shower screen : $ 880.00
2. To design and install suspended vanity cabinet using selected laminate finish (3ft) : $ 480.00
3. To supply and install Cresto solid-top above vanity (3ft) *c/w backsplash : $ 300.00

SUB-TOTAL: $ 1,660.00

1. Miscellaneous works

1. HDB Permit : Foc
2. To supply and paint the whole unit* using Nippon paint : $ 1,850.00
3. To supply protection of flooring during period of renovation works : $ 400.00
4. To supply and wash the whole unit using acid : $ 380.00
5. To supply haulage and sand : KIV
6. To clear debris : $ 380.00

SUB-TOTAL: $ 3,010.00

1. Professional Works

1. Interior design consultation and space planning
2. Proposed selection of material used for particular concept / style
3. Proposed color conceptualization
4. Consultation on lightings
5. Consultation on furnishing
6. Consultation on accessories
7. Consultation on decorative advise
8. 3D color perspective drawings
9. Detail drawings of all carpentry works
10. Site Supervision

SUB-TOTAL: $ 1,800.00

TOTAL: 43,800.00$

GRAND - TOTAL: $ 43,800.00

*All above items quoted are at no additional cost unless alteration of measurement or added items to the above works

*Electrical, Aircon & Plumbing are not included in the above contract

[Steven84 0]

Hi steven,

Usually they can help you with the design but of cuz it is best you have in mind what you actually want.

As for the above quote, the carpentry seems to be on the hi side, my renovator can probably quote you lesser as per above cuz i heard from him he got an alliance carpenter hahaz

Wet works will probably need to see the floorplan to give a better estimate...

the rest seems okays but like you said definitely can be cheaper... by a few thousands maybe? hmmm...

I suggest: get another quote to compare. You still got time! hehez

mikey

Mikey, Thanks I will send you my floor plan by this weekend. do let me know how you can help. you can use 2nd quote as a guide as it is quite detail

[gryffindor 2]

Steven,

I'm in the same process as you are. Shall we chat over PM and share the contacts and names of the IDs?

[Steven84 0]

Steven,

I'm in the same process as you are. Shall we chat over PM and share the contacts and names of the IDs?

Sure.

[JlingJling 0]

Hi can pm me your contacts? jlinmun@gmail.com

thanks!