can help me decide contractor or ID?

[Angelfu81 1]

Hi peeps, i am getting my new house in Waterway Sundew , any soon to be neighbours around here?

Me and my hubby had gone thru the tedious course of sitting down, listening and explaining the same thing over and over again to numerous people. We had finally narrowed down to 2 companies , 1 contractor and 1 ID.... now heres the problem.... i am very poor and stingy... so naturally a contractor is good for me... however, i kinda like the idea of having an ID to do a design of my 1st home.... so yeah.... i am more towards the ID, but my hubby is more to the contractor. sooooo....... everything boils down to $$$... i had listed the 2 shortlisted price, with our requirements.... the pricing goes like this . $aaa/$bbb.... the $aaa is contractor pricing, while $bbb is ID pricing... so here we go !

 

1. haulage ......$800 / $1200

2. supply and install floor tiles 730sqft ....$7300 / $8760

3. construct shower kerb in both toilets  ....$200 / $300

4. Construct cabinet base 50mm height  11.5ft  ...$175 / $230

5. Construct fridge base with tiles cover...... $100 /$150

6. Supply and install sliding window at service balcony .....$550 /$750

7. Supply and install window grilles whole house ......$950 / $1380

8. Supply and install L box **** room and false ceiling at passageway .....$680 / $950

9. Fabricate and install top and bottom kitchen cabinet  11.5ft .....$2645 / $3450

10. Fabricate and install quartz table top with backsplash .....$1265 / $1380

11. Fabricate and install a oven tall tower ......$700 / $900

12. Fabricate and install bottom cabinet 4 ft ......$460 / $600

13. fabricate and install quartz table top with backsplash .... $440 / $480

14. Fabricate and install L shape sliding wardrobe to ceiling with alum. glass door 15ft .......$3975 / $4800

15. Fabricate and install study table with book cabinets on top 12.5ft..... $3125 / $ 3750

16. Fabricate and install bedside table with drawers x2 .... $680 / $800

17. Supply and install veneer door for 3 bedrooms .....$1050 / $1200

18. Supply and install frosted glass door for both toilets ....$1000 / $1300

19. Supply and install shower screen in master bathroom .....$350 / $300

20. Installation of storage heater and bidet spray x2 ......$380 / $300

21. option to supply and overlay master bathroom wall tiles ......$1700 / $2200

22. Labour to install toilet accessories   .....$10 per pc / FOC

23. painting for whole house .....$1500 / $1450

24. Acid washing of whole house ....$350 / $480

total : $30375 / $37110 (but ID willing to settle at $35888)

now the difference in the pricing is $5513. however, the ID package comes with free space planning, free design to choose from, free 3D rendered drawings with 4 views of my home, plus a free 3 time changing of drawing, and also a free $500 toilet accessories voucher. I was thinking, since the ID is from a quite reputable company, his design should be worth 5k??? 

2nd qns, HDB says they are giving out free screeding. but i heard horrible stories about the uneven floor screed. anyone encountered this problem?

finally, if HDB gives out free screeding, then will the cost of my floor tiles cost go down? cus now is less material ma.... if lesser, lesser by how much???

[pyjamasgirl 1]

this ID u talking about should be 3X Innovatixx? 

I'd say most of items are a bit slightly marked up. as compared to my ID quote. mayb can look add 1-2 more first ?

[Angelfu81 1]

no.... not this id company.... i have gone thru 6 companies. and out of those 6, the 2 are the cheapest for contractor and id....

[BensonLow85 0]

Hey Angelful81 your contractor quote very cheap. Can i have your id/contractor contact? 
Thanks! 

[sumdua 0]

Hi. Thanks for sharing the detailed quotes and they look ot expensive. Mind sharing your contractor and ID pls.

duasumit@gmail.com

Thanks in advance!

[Angelfu81 1]

ok replies all sent! good luck!

[BCChrist78 5]

As the scale of the renovation is different between yours & mine. Hard to tell if your ID quoted high or not. Do you want to try to get a quotation from my ID for comparison? My ID is very knowledgeable in renovation & very responsible & helpful even 6 months after the completion of my renovation.

[kakipo 1]

Seems quite ok for your price! Good to compare with other IDs too 

[Clarissayang 0]

Hello Angelfu81

Mind Sharing your contractor contact with me? appreciate  

clarissaywl@gmail.com

Clarissa

[jeankhong 0]

Hi, I still waiting the keys for 661B..... can you share your contractor contact with me? Many thanks in advance! 

JK

On 6/26/2016 at 7:41 PM, Angelfu81 said:

 

Hi peeps, i am getting my new house in Waterway Sundew , any soon to be neighbours around here?

Me and my hubby had gone thru the tedious course of sitting down, listening and explaining the same thing over and over again to numerous people. We had finally narrowed down to 2 companies , 1 contractor and 1 ID.... now heres the problem.... i am very poor and stingy... so naturally a contractor is good for me... however, i kinda like the idea of having an ID to do a design of my 1st home.... so yeah.... i am more towards the ID, but my hubby is more to the contractor. sooooo....... everything boils down to $$$... i had listed the 2 shortlisted price, with our requirements.... the pricing goes like this . $aaa/$bbb.... the $aaa is contractor pricing, while $bbb is ID pricing... so here we go !

 

1. haulage ......$800 / $1200

2. supply and install floor tiles 730sqft ....$7300 / $8760

3. construct shower kerb in both toilets  ....$200 / $300

4. Construct cabinet base 50mm height  11.5ft  ...$175 / $230

5. Construct fridge base with tiles cover...... $100 /$150

6. Supply and install sliding window at service balcony .....$550 /$750

7. Supply and install window grilles whole house ......$950 / $1380

8. Supply and install L box **** room and false ceiling at passageway .....$680 / $950

9. Fabricate and install top and bottom kitchen cabinet  11.5ft .....$2645 / $3450

10. Fabricate and install quartz table top with backsplash .....$1265 / $1380

11. Fabricate and install a oven tall tower ......$700 / $900

12. Fabricate and install bottom cabinet 4 ft ......$460 / $600

13. fabricate and install quartz table top with backsplash .... $440 / $480

14. Fabricate and install L shape sliding wardrobe to ceiling with alum. glass door 15ft .......$3975 / $4800

15. Fabricate and install study table with book cabinets on top 12.5ft..... $3125 / $ 3750

16. Fabricate and install bedside table with drawers x2 .... $680 / $800

17. Supply and install veneer door for 3 bedrooms .....$1050 / $1200

18. Supply and install frosted glass door for both toilets ....$1000 / $1300

19. Supply and install shower screen in master bathroom .....$350 / $300

20. Installation of storage heater and bidet spray x2 ......$380 / $300

21. option to supply and overlay master bathroom wall tiles ......$1700 / $2200

22. Labour to install toilet accessories   .....$10 per pc / FOC

23. painting for whole house .....$1500 / $1450

24. Acid washing of whole house ....$350 / $480

total : $30375 / $37110 (but ID willing to settle at $35888)

now the difference in the pricing is $5513. however, the ID package comes with free space planning, free design to choose from, free 3D rendered drawings with 4 views of my home, plus a free 3 time changing of drawing, and also a free $500 toilet accessories voucher. I was thinking, since the ID is from a quite reputable company, his design should be worth 5k??? 

2nd qns, HDB says they are giving out free screeding. but i heard horrible stories about the uneven floor screed. anyone encountered this problem?

finally, if HDB gives out free screeding, then will the cost of my floor tiles cost go down? cus now is less material ma.... if lesser, lesser by how much???

 

[BCChrist78 5]

Not my ID. My ID is super solid & very kind in assisting me, even for things not done by him