zhiz 4 Report post Posted September 30, 2009 (edited) Hi all Just to share with you guys my 'penthouse' in Tampines Just thought I would share my ID selection process, which is probably like everyone else. Come to renotalk, read all the thread, see nice pics or comments and then get the ID contact through pm and meet up with ID. Meet one not enough, meet more and more and more. Tire out cos talk so much and long each time. Realise all quotes the same. This item more ex, that item more ex. Basically cancel out. Also its all undiscounted pricing. I went through this and because I had time to spare, i give up and stop totally. 2 month later, I visit a friend new renovated home. They went through the same process and was so tired they just choose the last one which was the cheapest. Turn out very jialat, they had to keep reminding the ID to do the retifications etc. They told me they would rather just had paid the normal market price to have a peace of mind rather than doing the chasing all the time. Even had to draw out time schedule for the ID. Then one week later visit another friend house. Her experience totally different. Totally relaxed and happy and everytime they visited their place, it was a pleasant feeling or something more that was done. Any problems were surely rectified. ID go house to check daily to ensure all is ok. They totally trusted their ID as well because she was reliable. Handover on schedule as well. She only recommended to me after her reno was completed to ensure that whoever she recommended was truely recommendable. So after the months of meeting different ID etc, I just decided to go for my friend ID without much consideration or even quote comparison. Next week is my reno. The past few weeks experiences has been good, through design concept, the tiles selection, site visit. I guess no matter how many ID we meet, we will now know how good, reliable, meticulous an ID is unless its a direct referral from a friend. Because you cannot really find out all about this until after you sign on the dotted line. So its impt to have good friends that recommend you only good ID that they have experienced with. ps: its quite interesting to meet a few ID to get ideas and roughly understand the process and things to consider. but dun be addicted to it as you will burn out. Once reno start I will update with some pics hopefully. Edited December 8, 2009 by zhiz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supersimon27 2 Report post Posted September 30, 2009 Welcome welcome .... maybe some 3D drawing to share? All the best for yr renovation Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gantan88 0 Report post Posted September 30, 2009 Hi Zhiz, You just spoke my mind. Haha. I went thru what u have went thru. But i only talked to about 6 designers. Tired out because still got to work and other commitments. Nevertheless, congrats on yr selection of ID. I have shortlisted 2 designers and making my decision soon. :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zhiz 4 Report post Posted September 30, 2009 Hi Zhiz, You just spoke my mind. Haha. I went thru what u have went thru. But i only talked to about 6 designers. Tired out because still got to work and other commitments. Nevertheless, congrats on yr selection of ID. I have shortlisted 2 designers and making my decision soon. :-) Haha it will still be guess work because you really dunno what happens after the ink dries. Perhaps visiting more ID customer homes will help too. Speak to the customers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coffee_o 1 Report post Posted September 30, 2009 Hi zhiz welcome welcome Actually what you said it very true as no matter how established is the ID firm, if the ID is no good, your reno journey will be a nightmare so it's best if someone could recommend you a good ID In fact I've spoken to 9 different ID/contractor and like you, I'm seriously tired after talking abt the same thing over and over again till i felt like recording my message and just played it in front of the ID hahahaha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zhiz 4 Report post Posted September 30, 2009 Hi zhiz welcome welcome Actually what you said it very true as no matter how established is the ID firm, if the ID is no good, your reno journey will be a nightmare so it's best if someone could recommend you a good ID In fact I've spoken to 9 different ID/contractor and like you, I'm seriously tired after talking abt the same thing over and over again till i felt like recording my message and just played it in front of the ID hahahaha i stop after around 6. after a while i think by now, if you got 9, all the ID will be same liao......and no one will stand out. take a break. otherwise the last one will be the one you decide. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supersimon27 2 Report post Posted September 30, 2009 I talk to about 10 (including contractors ... I think around 4-5 ID) I'm not really tired .... but rachel cannot take it liao ... ha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coffee_o 1 Report post Posted September 30, 2009 i stop after around 6. after a while i think by now, if you got 9, all the ID will be same liao......and no one will stand out. take a break. otherwise the last one will be the one you decide. Oh oh oh i already confirmed with one le Anyway seriously i've also forgotten which is the 1st i spoke to and which is the last since the time they get back to me differs hahahaha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pinklady 0 Report post Posted October 2, 2009 yeah leh zhiz, reno process is like that, sad, happy, worried, pocket burn a hole but after all these stages and process, once the reno finishes and HO to you, you would miss the process and wana start all over again! haha. wishing you have a smooth ID selection and reno soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chip&dale 0 Report post Posted October 2, 2009 welcome~ i'm also from tampines~ same neighbourhood. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zhiz 4 Report post Posted October 4, 2009 Next week is my reno Just took some pic of the empty flat before reno begins Living Kitchen Dining area 3rd Bedroom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zhiz 4 Report post Posted October 4, 2009 2nd bedroom masterbed room store room Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doremon2009 0 Report post Posted October 4, 2009 (edited) Hi all Just thought I would share my ID selection process, which is probably like everyone else. Come to renotalk, read all the thread, see nice pics or comments and then get the ID contact through pm and meet up with ID. Meet one not enough, meet more and more and more. Tire out cos talk so much and long each time. Realise all quotes the same. This item more ex, that item more ex. Basically cancel out. Also its all undiscounted pricing. I went through this and because I had time to spare, i give up and stop totally. 2 month later, I visit a friend new renovated home. They went through the same process and was so tired they just choose the last one which was the cheapest. Turn out very jialat, they had to keep reminding the ID to do the retifications etc. They told me they would rather just had paid the normal market price to have a peace of mind rather than doing the chasing all the time. Even had to draw out time schedule for the ID. Then one week later visit another friend house. Her experience totally different. Totally relaxed and happy and everytime they visited their place, it was a pleasant feeling or something more that was done. Any problems were surely rectified. ID go house to check daily to ensure all is ok. They totally trusted their ID as well because she was reliable. Handover on schedule as well. She only recommended to me after her reno was completed to ensure that whoever she recommended was truely recommendable. So after the months of meeting different ID etc, I just decided to go for my friend ID without much consideration or even quote comparison. Next week is my reno. The past few weeks experiences has been good, through design concept, the tiles selection, site visit. I guess no matter how many ID we meet, we will now know how good, reliable, meticulous an ID is unless its a direct referral from a friend. Because you cannot really find out all about this until after you sign on the dotted line. So its impt to have good friends that recommend you only good ID that they have experienced with. ps: its quite interesting to meet a few ID to get ideas and roughly understand the process and things to consider. but dun be addicted to it as you will burn out. Once reno start I will update with some pics hopefully. Hi, Congrat! Indeed, it's a very tiring process to find,qualify and select the ID. It's a great blessing to find a good one like your friend : ) Me sourcing for one too. You have got the quote and sign the dotted line already? When will your reno start? trufaole@gmail.com Edited October 4, 2009 by doremon2009 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zhiz 4 Report post Posted October 4, 2009 Hi, Congrat! Indeed, it's a very tiring process to find,qualify and select the ID. It's a great blessing to find a good one like your friend : ) Me sourcing for one too. You have got the quote and sign the dotted line already? When will your reno start? trufaole@gmail.com Since met her in august and since then, visited her customer homes and based on her satisfied customer and my fren feedback, we committed ourselves to hand our reno to her. then the whole planning process took place, with designs, layout being discussed. also tiles selection, and also selecting sinks, toilet bowl etc. after the on-site visit and final changes to quotes, I just signed today and handed over the cheque today . Next wed start work. So far its quite interesting relationship as although we all want to have good discount, but knowing that she will deliver what she promise, you also feel that she should be justifiably remunerated. she has been also helping us to lower cost here and there too. and some freebies along the way, which you really appreciate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angel81 1 Report post Posted October 4, 2009 Welcome and congrates on ur new home! Ur place looks rather spacious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
