marvin

I dropped LWT...when I visited their Jurong East office, did not really leave a good impression on me....Home Guide is still ok but price is a concern...but I quite like the design and the professional showroom...

OMG! IMPOSTERS! Should have identify the person in this forum...so that ppl will be aware....

Thanks Pinkpetter for your posts. Finally I hear some objective posts from Ah Soon's client thats comes with no emotion tag! I remember I came to know about Ah Soon thru your nice blog though eventually I dropped him. Nevertheless, I still like your reno done and thanks for your wonderful reply. Cheers.

hahaha...Sure!

I have not finalised yet though after close to 2 months of intensive searches (I also for Cheap and Good ones...hehe), have shortlisted the 4: - 1) Home Guide 2) Ideal Design 3) Mr Yeak 4) Inzen So far, experiences with them are quite pleasant and quotes are competitive.

On 18th May 2009, 666 mentioned in his post "I juz became a fan of ah soon group...". Today, 31st May 2009, you mentioned "Well, im not really a supporter of Ah Soon ..." You further mentioned "I believe his popularity here have caused some "red eyes" here...i knoe sooner or later there will be someone to put him down." I think all forumers here would like your clarifications. Posting not so positive comments about a firm or contractor means "red eyes" or in which para or sentence that the past threads by the few forumers putting him down? Comments from Ah Soon clients themselves said Ah Soon fly them aeroplane etc, does that means putting Ah Soon down? Bad and good comments, are found in almost all the other posts in the renovation firms sector. That is what a FORUM is all about. Your statement is worrying, and forumers here may misunderstood that they cannot post anything bad about anyone here. If you do find GOOD and CHEAP contractors, do post here too. I also have not confirm with anyone yet. Thanks.

I think I read it somewhere min. is 800 x 800. Though it can be a bit squeezy.

I am still thinking I want to post on this thread or not. Like I said, I believe there are alot of people reading for the threads for these few days, either laffing it off seeing a free show, OR, simply have not plucked out the courage to reply to the thread because it has proven............the saliva from Ah Soon clients indeed will flood and drown us. Anyone who can read and understand simple English here will be able to read and sensed the nature of the threads. Its self explanatory. I just hope once again to rest this matter as started by Ncy (Sorry I am not related to him/her in anyway) who did so with good spirit and intent by giving objective views: - (I think I did mentioned in previous threads as well) Go for Ah Soon or other contractors if 1) You want slightly cheaper quote 2) Can have time to jagger and oversee the project. 3) Knows exactly what designs you wanted. 4) Threshold level is high for waiting. However, I personally met up with Alan , do not bother to waste your time, his quote is 30% higher than a reputable ID firm. Go for ID if: - 1) You are a design nerd like me 2) Can pays slight premium for more attention. 3) Wants to have an avenue to seek redress for botch jobs (As I previously did mentioned, IDs companies are usually more afraid of bad reputation.) 4) Needs someone to help you oversee, and he is the only one contact point. Lastly, we do recognised the good work done by Ah Soon, its seen on all your beautiful blogs. But we just hope you understand that no one is trying to be malicious here. You can read from our previous threads that Uncle is also one of our potential renovators that we are asking quote from too.

I read the lengthy discussion in this forum for these few days. I think that ncy comments are just trying to be unbiased and objective. i dont think she is trying to put anyone down. Maybe the word idolising is wrong. So be it. To be honest, when I post in this forum, I also have to try hard to think of proper words, otherwise I simply know the saliva from Ah Soon clients (Now, we dont use supporters or fans) here will be sufficient to flood us already. Correct me if I am wrong, I do sense heated or defensive arguments coming from Ah Soon clients that I think are uncalled for and unnecessary. As pointed out correctly by you all, we are all here to share our experiences. We are also real people. I believe we are all here, just or going to get keys to our new homes, embarking on renovation to our dream home. It is a happy occasion. Lets be happy and move on. I hope this episode will come to a close. However, comments (good and bad) about ah soon can still continue to pour in

I disclaim any interests on any IDs. I initially decided to give Ah Soon a miss since he din respond etc. However, someone called me and I decided to give them another chance, and I met up with one of the so-called Ah Soon asst, and guess what, the quote comes up to higher than an ID firm of more than 30%, and on a piece of paper with no company letter head (thats ok...based on what the rest have said). I left after 5 minutes, DISAPPOINTED! I agree with ncy that we should stop idolising Ah Soon, and to Ah Soon supporters out there, with due respect to all of u, by loading and recommending him with more projects I think is doing more harm to his reputation, cos he really cant cope and his so called "asst"............really and simply cannot make it.

I dun think Barries is from Inner Room, Barrie quoted that sentence from inner room web page....

i think its only for workmanship/manufacturer's defects......and i think......onus lies with you to prove whether its workmanship defects or due to users (ie. your) fault.........

Yar, I think I have to give up Ah Soon too. Din get to speak to him, only his "asst" or subout....And till now, 1 week plus still did not get the quote or phone call.... IMO: Go for Ah soon or other contractor if: - 1) If you designs and knows exactly what you want. 2) Tolerance level is high and can understand the standard of services that you will receive. 3) Slighly (or alot) savings... No doubt I recognised that Ah Soon did good works at good prices as seen in some of the forumers blog, I guess I am going for ID becos: - 1) I am a design idiot and needs to be spoon fed. 2) I cant tolerate waiting and poor response from contractors. 3) Id allows me to have an avenue to seek redress or complains....(they usually more afraid of bad reputation compared to contractors...) Cheers

Hi all Quite good comments from the forum here. Just to check for those who have used them, will there be lots of variation order?

Oh then I think I have to reconsider too if Ah soon is not the one handling personally for me. Bcos I call Ah Soon for quote, then someone called me back and said is Ah Soon "assistant". ***worried***

Hi, I love to have open concept for my living / kitchen. But I am installing air con at my living, so no choice gotta install glass panels in between the living/kitchen. Anyone have any idea besides glass panel, what can be done such that to achieve the open concept and air con to cool the living as well? Thanks!

I guess our popular Ah Soon is getting real busy........................I am worried too!

Oh Sorry, I think all along I forgot to add, I am not represented by any agent when buying. One more thing, I think that agent is silly enough......it is simply so difficult to get direct buyers....to earn 2 sides comm.......but they simply dun treasure it...The scenario is talking about is to counter the seller's agent when you are purchasing without an agent. Another thing, if you are adopting the strategy, like what was mentioned, the relationship can get soured. So, if you are so keen on the property, better dun do it. I use that when I can afford to miss that property.

Can someone PM me Ah Soon's number? Thanks

Yar, I oso think these bad agents, if they come up with those silly tales, they will not bother to give u a rejection notice etc. Best is to write to the owner! Tell them your offer and ask them to call u if they are interested. In that way, they may really know the true colours of their agent!

Management Office may not have it if is a very old estate. Get it from SLA. Think its only $15.

Yar I think I will go for the massage panel instead....hear from quite a few forumers here that they regretted getting the rain shower....

Anyone use him before? Any comments?

Hi, Would you all choose a design layout that looks cool and pretty, but makes the space looks smaller? Or choose a design layout that is simple and makes the space looks bigger? Comments.....

4bar? Our HDB is how many Bar? Or rather our storage heater is how many bar? Confused...... Still thinking which one to choose.....massage panel or rainshower.......