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Demolition works Hack all existing floor tiles in living and bedrooms Hack off 2 existing toilet bowls and remove all toilet things. Dismantle kitchen cabinets and sink support Hacking of all wall and floor tiles of kitchen Hacking of all wall and floor tiles in both toilets Haulage (should set you back $1500-$2000) Masonry Works Supply and Lay 600mmX600mm homo tiles in living, bedrooms and balcony (Max $3/sqft) ($4000+) 2" homo skirting (included above) Kitchen cabinet base Laying of tiles for kitchen floor and wall (or you can choose to cement the walls) Supply and lay wall and floor tiles in both toilets ($2500?) Supply Labour to install toilet bowls and basins ($400) Shower kerbs in both toilets ($300+) Carpentry Works (All to use same laminate/materials) Fabricate and install kitchen cabinet with laminate finish ($90-$110 pfr) (depends on how long You want) Fabricate and install kitchen cabinet for pipes Fabricate and install cabinet cover for rubbish chute Solid Surface Worktop ($70 - $150 depending on typ and brand you use) ** besides Solid surface there's also Postform (cheaper), Granite (more ex) Glass/Aluminium Works Changing grilles and windows for a more minimalist look ($1000 each?) Plumbing Works Run inlet and outlet piping for Sink and Washing Machine Change pipes in both toilets ($500++ for both) Misc Works Acid Wash (FOC) Whole house painting (including door, door frames and pipes) ($1100 - $1400) Might want to change doors and door grille also? Electrical points (per socket and outlet) I reckon.. overhaul a 4-room.. minus all the frills with less minimal carpentry ... $20k should be more than enuff.. mm

My goodness... that's terrible.. means the deal fell through? nvm nvm Now you can get most flats at zero or very low COV with less problems than this.. you're better off really GOOD LUCK!

Today after hacking, my parents and I decided to go buy toilet stuff. We went to Hoe Kee at Tanjong Katong Complex first. We walked about a bit but didn't like anything. Dad suggested that there were plenty of shops along Sims Ave so we went there since it was nearby. We walked passed the Bathroom Gallery and saw that they had a $288 promotion so we walked in. But the lady was so busy talking to an ID about his watch and stuff that she just ignored us so we left. We walked down to a Viva Nueva a few doors down. Spent some time there. They had the promotion too but we weren't quite satisfied with the toilet bowl still. The back looked too low and wasn't very nice looking. The lady, Jojo was quite patient but she didn't know the prices of all the items and had to keep checking and checking... but she says she's been working there for some time..... And she didn't know a lot of things about the items.... So after thanking the lady we went on to Eestilo De Vida. There we saw a $299 promotion and We liked the one piece toilet bowl they were offering for the promotion. We bought our toilet bowls, basins and water heaters from them. But we didn't like the kitchen sinks they had to offer. It was either not suitable for our needs or simply too expensive. But Anson, who served us, was very professional and knew the prices and specs of his products. I really enjoyed shopping there. So we trot back to Viva Nueva where my mom liked the kitchen sink. So we confirmed the Kitchen sink and hob there. After confirming we sat down and waited as the lady, Jojo, wrote our invoice. She didn't write the model number on the invoice. .... When I told her I want the Model number to write on the invoice... she said... BUT I write already what?! She didn't.. all she wrote was the name of the range from Ariston. Which means in the range there are a FEW kinds of hobs ma. So I again asked for the hob model and she finally dug out the catalog and gave it to me.. I WROTE IT DOWN myself... But ok.. I was quite happy then cos we've bought everything we needed so I didn't have any problems with her. We went home and the moment I got home I got a call from Jojo. the conversation went something like this... "Jojo hor. Just now you all go to the Eestilo is it?" "Ya... " "You all really go ah?" "Ya along the same stretch ma..." "You all got buy things from them or not?" "huh? We chose some stuff la." "Means got buy or not?? YOU choose and pay deposit???" "errr ya." "WHAT DID YOU BUY?" "hah?" "What did you buy from them???" "Some things lor." "YA like what??? MY boss wants to know." "HAH? What I buy is my businesss." "JUST TELL ME WHAT YOU BUY!.. WC is it? Basin IS IT?" "Why do you need to know?" "Just tell me.... they and we not very good. I just want to know so that when we deliver the things nothing will happen." "Nothing will happen because you only deliver, my contractor will check and install." "Just TELL ME LA. What did you buy?" "......" "nvm nvm nvm... I will tell my boss!" I'm the customer le! And I still got buy from her what?! If she nice nice ask me.. then say things like... "aiyah why you buy from them? I can give you more discount ma" I still dun feel upset. Call me and question me so loudly! You all can judge for yourselves ba. I just hope everything will be delivered properly. Will ask my contractor to check and double check.

Mmm I think that's what I'm trying to say. Just not as clear as you. That's what I understand ba. thanks for clarifying.

HUH some firms process the loans la. but.. HE SHOW YOU people's loan... can you imagine next time he also show people your loan thing? eeeee horrible la.

Wah you all are the ID! I wanted to really try it also.. coordinate myself but parents afraid so... liddat lor

Exactly.. no one wants to be unhappy one hor. everyone also hope for a good and happy reno experience one. *keeping fingers crossed for you!*

YES TODAY STARTED!! Actually was very happy and excited today.. but something really marred the experience today. Later then I elaborate. For now, pictures first! Some Hacking was done then they break for lunch!! The worker so clever le.. took my stool sit in the bedroom and hack. haha After talking to contractor and hackers, then we went shopping!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Our toilet bowl (it's part of a package - toilet bowl+basin) We picked this one cos it's a one-piece toilet bowl. Parents insisted cos they say two piece one... they used to have and will leak. So one-piece *safer* But we got ours in white la. That toilet bowl + this basin for common toilet = $299 That Toilet bowl + this basin for MBR = $359 Then we got two of those black instant heaters for $340, inclusive of the shower thingy. Then this tap is for common toilet. MBR toilet we using another one. A new one we have at home. Then we didn't like the kitchen sinks in this place so we went to another place further down... Got this sink + the basket for $238.... We did go to Hoe Kee and see but didn't see any we like. heh. Finally the expensive buy of the day... An Ariston black tempered glass hob for $549. WHOA today spend a lot of money STRESS. Now let me tell you about the people we bought from...

YAY posting here has done you some good!!!! Actually I approached * before and they even went to my house before to take measurements and finalise the quotations But when I saw your blog... I emailed them the URL and told them I don't want anymore. I'm really glad that things will be rectified for you soon. That Mike is REALLY horrible.

TODAY HACK!!! He still maintains that he is able to finish. But I think he'll only be able to finish all the main stuff ... as long as those are ok, we can move in we will. Then he can still come in to do all the smaller stuff.

Will la. retain all floor should be ok what. hahah I ever approach them with a 10k budget before. obviously their quotation exceed la. but not very much. and they were still very polite and obliging

ya the FSM suggested to us to have some kind of curtain but must block 3/4 of the door at least.

MmMM my parents said it's ok. they didn't do it. The DouTu thing right? Some other people had that ritual. But we will have the moving in ritual.

mm ok ok ok that's an ok price ba if the quality is ok. Looks nice ma. I'll check them out on Tue. Thanks!!

Likewise I getting City gas. My mom insists it's cheaper esp since we dun cook often. cos tanks leak slowly when we don't cook... waste a lot. WAH 2 week finish? pls take photos of your speedy reno!

Whoa thanks for the heads-up on Courts... will put them as a last resort when I go appliance shopping then. I cannot imagine if my parquet spoil like that... I'll cry and probably wun let the Delivery Uncle go home

WOWWWWWWWWWW I just love love love your sofa... love...

Same as me... want one but wun have one. heh heh nvm. NEXT HOUSE! Looking forward to your progress!!

Wow Sony and HN sound good!! that's more like service

wah... mmm maybe I should save money and buy parents a simmons for birthday. mmm As long as you all are comfortable ba. It's always good to invest in a good bed/mattress. I'm sure it's good la. otherwise where the good reputation come from

Eh should have moved in liao right? hehe completed pics??

haha no no I mean my main con will coordinate everyone lor. He has his own people who do the tiling and most of the wet works.. then he has people to come in to do the carpentry and the windows AND he will coordinate with the govt boards.

mm? There are also main contractors who can do the coordination for you LIke mine will call Singapore Power for me and arrange with them when to come and fix up the gass

huh some accessories and touching up can be done in a matter of days ma... MMmMm but if it's ok with you all ... WAH expensive le! but a good bed is ALWAYS important. Good sleep is vital for one's health. Treat it as an investment!!

pierre You're right wor. There's no clear distinction between the two. So when I was making the comparison I was really talking about the extremes... Contractors who speak mostly Chinese and REALLY dun do design and will get impatient if you keep saying you dunno how and what you want... and IDs do design based on a theme given ba. There's a wide range inbetween. If want to take those into consideration then... it's impossible la. haha