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harlow, i m new comer and glad i found this forum! can anyone offer word of advice which brand of hob & hoob is most durability, good performance & value for money?(haha, sound like ai-pe-ai-che), aiyo, which brand should i go for leh?? - teka - bosch - Mayer/Ariston OR - electrolux Also, is gas hob better or induction better HUH? I am clueless when come to such things.....help!!!!!

Hi As per title, me and my wife spent months looking for renovation BTO 4RM @ Sengkang and finally we had sign contract on mid July 2014. Just want to share our experience to people who are looking for an ID, as we did compare estimate 20+ ID for the pricing, material, free gift and other, finally take him due to his professional, material, design and other. Will upload my floor plan and quotation this week. We did nearly whole renovation without flooring and doors (provide by HDB) Total cost of SGD17,000 which save us on GST, as this company do not register and had 2 branches in Singapore. We are happy and delighten, look forward for our new home. Worth to share to people who want to make their dream home. Quotation edit on 22 Jul 2014 Hi Here it go for the quotation, sorry for the delay. This ID provide us some packages and we did some additional to it. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The package (4RM SGD10,800 - deduct SGD550) Remove solid plywood @ kitchen change to Quartz) After less package cost SGD 10,250 consist of 1 Consultation & Design 2 Space planning & 3D drawing 3 Product & Material proposal 4 On site supervision & project management MASONRY WORKS 1. To supply & construct 50mm cement mortar kitchen cabinet base complete with matching HDB tiles 2. To supply & construct 50mm cement mortar fridge base complete with matching HDB tiles. PLUMBING WORKS 1. To supply & lay conceal drainage piping for kitchen sink. 2. Extension of copper piping for kitchen sink 3. To supply labour to install 2 nos. of instant heater or 1 no. of storage heater 4. To supply labour to install 2 sets of bathroom accessories. 5. To supply labour to install 2 nos. of mirror 6. To supply labour to install kitchen sink & tap. ELECTRICAL WORKS 1. To supply & run 10 nos. Of exposed lighting point @ living/dining. 2. To supply labour to install lightings (max of 15 nos). 3. To supply labour to connect 2 nos. of instant heater or 1 no. of storage heater. 4. To supply labour to install & connect 1 no. of door bell. CEILING WORKS 1. To supply & install L-box light holder @ living room. 2. To supply & install false ceiling @ dining room. 3. To supply & install false ceiling @ foyer & bedroom passageway. PAINTING WORKS 1. To supply & paint whole unit wall & ceiling with Nippon/ICI emulsion paint. CARPENTRY WORKS – LIVING ROOM 1. To fabricate & install L6ft suspended TV console using solid plywood in laminated finish. 2. To fabricate & install L6ft TV feature wall using solid plywood in laminated finish. CARPENTRY WORKS – MASTER ROOM 1. To design & fabricate L6ft full height casement wardrobe using solid plywood in laminated finish. OR 2. 4.5 ft for 2 room flat CARPENTRY WORKS 1. To design & fabricate L20ft kitchen cabinet using solid plywood in laminated finish c/w a. Length 10ft solid surface kitchen worktop. b. Designer handle. c. 2 tier stainless steel dish rack. d. Cutlery tray. MISCELLANEOUS WORKS 1. Chemical washing upon completion of work. 2. Laying of protection sheet before commencement of work. For Haulage fee, as our ID mention do not need to pay for a BTO house. Haulage fee normally for people who intend to hack their walls etc... We request for free before sign contract with him 1. X2 free mirror bathroom 2. Kitchen plumbing pipe to washing machine 3. Masteroom warerobe change to sliding foor instead of casement 4. Dinning room change to L box lightning 5. Washing machine base He agree and with new contract insert. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Additional ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Kitchen To fabricate & install additional L4ft solid plywood cabinet with laminate finish 4ft SGD440.00 To fabricate & install additional L12ft Quartz’s/Granite kitchen worktop 12ft SGD1,440.00 Yard Window aluminium sliding window with clear glass 8ft SGD580.00 Master bedroom Platform using solid plywood with laminated @$20psf xx sqft Insert cove lights SGD1300++ L box lighting SGD120.00 Bathrooms To construct & install 50mm shower kerb c/w HDB tiles @ Masterbath SGD150.00 10mm tempered glass shower screen c/w swing door & towel bar handle SGD580.00 Solid plywood laminated finish suspended vanity cabinet 2.5ft SGD450.00 Living Platform using solid plywood with laminated finish @ $20psf 77 sqft Insert cove lights SGD1,540.00 No GST total cost : SGD17,000 No hidden cost 2 common rooms empty just painting Some of the items might be expensive compare to other ID, but different ID mark up for their own commission and overall we are delighen and happy with the package/stuffs he quote us with our budget.

Hi, I need some help to decide betweeen inovar laminate flooring or Evorich HERF. Inovar laminate flooring - Cheaper alternative however only afraid of not water proof Evorich HERF - More expensive?

Hi, I am looking for some recommendation for a good and reliable contractor to renovate my 3 rm flat. Any good ones to recommend? Cheap n reliable.

I got the keys to my new house on 5 May. I had been scouting for IDs and contractors since March. My budget is small at 30K. The contractors I met quoted me between 32K - 41K. Of course, I had a hard time trying to find one that was reliable and knew what I wanted. I came onto this forum hoping to get some ideas and I did approach a couple more IDs after getting my keys. I was approached by a contractor on this forum. I went down for a meeting and they gave off a good vibe. This was already the end of May. They had been very responsive and quick in getting back to me on all my queries and in giving me the quotes. They were also very confident on delivering by 9 July which is the date I gave for completion. The works started last Tue and last evening when I went down, only the bathroom wall tiles were done, can you believe it?? Everything else was still in a mess and even the hacking was not done proper. There are still nails and hooks stuck in the walls and ceiling. Its very worrying. And the best part is, they told me they don't have the policy of having a penalty if they do not finish the job on time or as scheduled. The project manager should be on top of things yet I feel that she isn't. I spoke to her last night and voiced my concerns and unhappiness. I hope she heard me and would buck the **** up. There's 3 more weeks to go, let's see what happens. I'll be updating this post again.

House Handover + ID Contact House was handed over yesterday. Overall am really happy with a fuss free renovation experience, especially since hubby and I are first time home owners. We paid off the balance but still requested for further touch ups as our house is very white. Even little dirt is obvious. As promised, will be sharing my ID contacts with everyone - he is Jason from Cosy Living and can be reached at jason@cosyliving.com.sg / 9366 1558. Will like to state a few caveats though: 1. I will not be giving out the detailed quotation of my renovation works as our renovation works and requirements differ. I can only assure that he charges a reasonable rate as an ID. 2. My quotation was confirmed before CNY 2014. Their rates have increased since then, so hope everyone will understand if you do not manage to get the amount I paid for the renovation. 3. Please do check out the actual workmanship by requesting to view a work in progress / completed home. What is acceptable to me may not be acceptable to everyone so it's still better to view the actual works before confirming with any ID. Overall views Lets first start with the positives. Hubby and I are happy with the renovation work and find Jason to be a honest and trustworthy person who really helped us a lot especially since we were not around to monitor the renovation works. He even helped to liaise for all our electronics and accessories deliveries (super thankful for that!) and I think he does help other homeowners too.. Basically our chemistry with him is there and a lot is based on mutual trust. This says a lot in the renovation industry, where most of us have to do so much research just to ensure we don't entrust our house to the wrong person who may run away, give black face, refuse to continue work without payment etc (read many horror stories in people's t-blogs). He is easily contactable via whatsapp and made the effort to communicate to us through Skype as we were stationed overseas. Basically majority of the photos I've posted in this blog were taken by him. Until the recent ones after 8 July when we are back in SG. Workmanship is also reasonable given the amount we paid. Jason was willing to touch up wherever we find unacceptable. As many renotalkers have pointed out, the attitude is more important since any renovation will have hiccups. His attitude is definitely good towards homeowner. Though I pointed out many areas to rectify, he did not show any resentment at all. Even my mum said I was being too particular and should not be so picky (*oops*). And we could tell he is on good terms with his subcontractors (which is equally important). He is not all about money. Have heard of IDs / contractors who only do things if money is paid / ask homeowners to top up / refuse to budge if no additional payment is received. But throughout the renovation, whenever we had to amend our renovation contract, he was willing to absorb the differences whenever he could (of course we cannot push our luck. those were minor VOs). Okay now on to the areas to improve one (which isn't a lot thankfully). He wasn't that responsive via email at the beginning when we were sourcing for quotes. So to those who will be emailing him your requirements, maybe dropping him a call to ensure he has received your email will be better. He is much faster with calls and whatsapp. My laminate brown joints are obvious as my laminate colours are very light. Will have prefer it to be fully white and grey. Believe it is unlikely to be completely covered, but the lines could be thinner maybe? Same as all other IDs and contractors, do remind your IDs of things you want. We went through our electrical works with him before we left but there were areas left out. The fault lies two ways since I assumed he will remember after I only went through once. So, constant reminding and supervision has its merits. That's all for my renovation journey so far. Hope my blog has been helpful to all new homeowners and those who are going to enter renovation or undergoing your renovation now! Will share more about our home furnishing and decoration journey probably in mid - end Sept when we have officially shifted in and settled down! Can't wait!

I've got the same sink! just single bowl since space restrictions. Meanwhile, yay! We r greys every where too~

Hi friends, I am new to this forum. Im buying a new resale flat. Planning to renovate with granite flooring in living. My current flat got granite flooring - I am quite addicted to it. I see there is not much information on granite flooring except that it is too expensive and difficult to maintain. But I used granite in my current flat for over 12 years - no problem at all. Any idea how much it will cost? Any reliable ID / contractor who can do the job well.

Hi people, I need some advise whether the quotation below are reasonable for a resale house. Thanks, Seth Weida

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Hi all, Want to discuss the cost of laying tiles in different sections of the house. Pls share information here. Below are the lowest cost for labour i've seen. 1) Rooms, Living, Dining, balcony, storeroom etc (based on 60cm x 60cm homo tiles) - $2.50psf 2) Kitchen floor tiles - $4psf 3) Toilet floor tiles - $11.6psf 4) Toilet Wall tiles - $4.4psf Very significantly different. Here's not to ask for contacts. But just compare prices to give all of us a sense of the proper market price outside there. Rgds

Hello A & M, I finally found your blog. Thanks for introducing New to us. She was really GOD sent. And thanks for the lovely wedding photographs as well

Hi, I have been interested by these. But, how easy is it for a burglar to cut the wire? I imagine these grilles are more to stop people falling out, than thieves coming in? Thanks for the post.

yup yup,,, i juz called and emailed hansgrohe singapore, waiting for their technical personnel to revert... if cannot maybe need to go down to the specialised valves fittings company, there's a few in Singapore, will keep u all update :sport-smiley-003: .

Can someone PM a reno contractor contact? I need to reno my whole house.

Hi Zero is the Rinnai offer still available, I'm getting my keys next week, afraid that the current "hole" that the hob is too small for Rinnai. Can PM me the special offer and specs if possible? thanks in advance.