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  1. Posted

    Hi guys, I'm very worried about my home renovation and need some advice. Please help!

    My contractor just got the plumber to install my bathroom vanity basin. It is a wall-mount, rectangular flat-bottomed basin. Now, after a week, I noticed that the water in the basin does not drain properly. Water will collect in the front part of the basin instead of flowing into the drain hole. This is because the whole basin is sloping downwards at an angle from the wall!!!

    Will re-adjusting the basin level means the plumber has to hack away the concrete holding up the sink? Will it affect my wall tiles and the built-in cabinet under the basin?

    I am worried and sleepless becos of this and there will surely be a delay.

    If anyone knows, please give me some advice! Thank you!

    Reflect that to your contractor and ask him to fix properly for you.

  2. Posted · Edited by IceBlue

    Hi my family was given this reno quotation for our 5 rm flat...

    To construct kitchen cabinet base, fridge base & washing machine base -$480

    To supply and install kitchen cabinet (Top + Bottom) 24Ft Run -$2400

    To supply and install one set of (tell?) with cabinet -$600

    To supply and install solid surface 100% acrylic -$1020

    To connect kitchen sink mixer -$80

    To demolish existing floor tiles **** room -$800

    To supply and lay homogenous floor tiles for living room comes with skirting 600mm x 600mm -$3500

    To supply and install L Box for living/dining room includes curtain pelmet -$700

    To supply and install false ceiling for bedroom walkway -$300

    To supply and install laminate flooring coverlay for 3 no. of bedrooms(includes dismantle of

    existing skirting sc/204) -$1650

    To supply and install build in wardrobe for 3 bedrooms -$3600

    To supply and install 2 No. of Bi fold door @ $180 x2 -$360

    To supply and install suspended cabinet,mirror c/w light pelmet (include one light in bathroom) -$980

    To paint whole house wall & ceiling include paint for all door frame -$1300

    Acid washing for living hall only -$150

    To supply and install feature wall to cover household bomb shelter comes with tic tcc door and

    display cabinet approx 14 ft run -$2500

    To supply and install tv feature wall comes with suspended tv consolde (7 ft) -$1500

    Total Cost $21,920

    Things yet to add on are mount-on study tables and book cabinets for 2 bedrooms (Quoted $1700)

    Are we over-quoted???

    Thank You

    Hmm those that I highlighted in red I find it too costly. Either ask your ID /contractor to lower down or source for other ID. As for the carpentry works, its quite reasonable. May I ask why are you using 100% acrylic as solid top? Is it scratch resistant? Normal marble solid top can cost ard $80~$90, if its 12 foot run, 12 x $90 also $1080 only... Enlighten me if acrylic is better then marble. :rolleyes:

    As for the layigng of homo tiles, gotta depend on your floor size, on the cheaper range, if you select tiles with $3 per square feet, adding of material cost and labour cost, per square feet will be ard $5, let say your lving room is 400 square feet, will only cost 2k + laying of skirting (usually less then $200).

  3. Posted · Edited by IceBlue

    are the ice cream cheaper there? what else do they sell there?

    They sell Brownie at $25 per tray (ard 30cm x 15cm), and ice cream per pint at $7. The durain Ice cream at $7.90. Definately cheaper outside. :D

    They also sell breads, cakes (now got log cake for Christmas), meat, soups and sauces.

    The staff said if order from the website, free delivery above $50. But its still better to go for the free food sampling if not dunno wat to buy also.

    To New, Yeah food is good. Really got hotel standard. Hee Hee. When i went there at ard 4pm, not many people but those sampling food almost finish le.. their soup is nice, must try.

  6. Posted

    if u want to know why pine is cheap. cause it is crap. I wanted cheap last time and made some shelves using pine from my timber shop. within a year. everything was spoilt. due to moisture and the most freaking thing. TERMITES. termites love pine wood from ikea and any pine,

    I spent 600 engaging a pest buster to get rid of the termites. till today still got attacks. and i swear never to use pine again. really crap things for crap prices.

    Hmm if you were to use pine, try to lacquer it. It wil give you a better finish and prevent termite attack.

  7. Posted

    I am abt to sign with a coy. called Homeway Classic (Is it the same coy ?) & am dealing wif a guy named Vincent (Branch Manager) from Joo Chiat Complex Branch. Anybody served by him before, can pls give some feedback ? Yes price seems to be cheap but apprehensive after reading all the comments.

    Bad Experience

    Check out the above web link and u will find why not many people sign up with them. I jus finished my reno with them...

  8. Posted

    Saw my fren's condo decoration and workmanship by DyelDesign.

    Quite creative and the layout is good + workmanship quite good too..

    But are they good for HDB reno >> in terms of pricing and creativitiy (as HDB layout and condo layout are quite diff)

    So far, i cant seems to find details reviews/feedback about them ... (though some say they are costly)

    Going to visit them this friday.

    Has anyone in this forum try them out ??

    OTHER question

    >>>my frens also told me abt Homeway design.... apparently in 2007 and 2008 (lousy workmanship, MIAed ID,etc etc) , the company is kns one and at one time, they were not a licensed HDB contractor... BUT this year , 2009 , has they improved???

    Just completed my reno with them. Bad experience.

    I engaged them because the offered one of the best price and the branch manager seem to me as friendly and honest. Told me upfront of all cost involved (will not have hidden cost).

    Tilings done are okay, but waterlogging in the kitchen. Did my sliding glass door wrongly as I requested to be 2 piece glasses yet they done it with 4 pieces, the price different is quite a lot. When I question them, they asked me to go and see the contract, it only stated 8 feet sliding door, never mentioned how many pieces. Then the boss told me if I have any unhappiness with them, I can go to court and let Judge to handle.

    This kind of atitude... this kind of project management. Visit My reno Blog about them...

  9. Posted

    ahaha... msg noted. If I see same item higher price, I let you know. If lower price i keep quiet ok?

    btw i saw another granite sink by the brand Carysil at Asia Excel today. Anyone using this brand can share some comments?

    it looks like this http://acrysil.com/carysil/products_vivald...no_drainer.html

    I'm using a granite sink also. But I dunno wat brand and how much, it was inclusive in my reno package. Its black with some sparkles. Easy to wash. So far no scratches yet. : )

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  10. Posted · Edited by IceBlue

    I'll share my experience when my house is handovered from my "ID" (maybe another 2 weeks time). At least your ID's boss was willing to retify the mistake done by the ID. In my case, the site co-ordinator (supposed to be an ID) made mistake (think he knew what I want but he did it on purpose to save money), I contacted the boss and he straight away ask me to refer every thing listed in the contract, if still not happy, he'll settle every thing in court.

    Noticed that there's no point discussing with them so I just accepted it (with no choice) and learnt this lesson. Jus read a post by weileong, Eight Signs Of A Good Contractor, all the first 7 signs of bad contractors are related to my ID company. The last one, signing of contract, the company used it to threaten me.

    Do you feel better now? :)

  11. Posted

    only 4rm hdb flat leh.

    Hmm its consider very expensive. Try to get more Ids or contractors to compare.

    Another cheaper way is to ask contractors to do all the domolition and tiling works, then ask carpentry (not the asme contractor that do your tilings) to do all your wood works. This will be alot cheaper but you really need to know what theme and design for your house.

    :)

  12. Posted

    Counter top i using granite. My contractor charging me $1300 for the granite top.

    So may i know how my contractor calculate based on the given price of $3100 for the kitchen cabinet ?

    Thanks

    15.5 ft granite top = $1300 ==> per ft is $83.87, its quite reasonable through if got it direct from factory can be ard $75.

    Normal kitchen cabinet gives you only 4 drawers (the rest are casement doors), additional cost will be charge if you want more drawers.

    What your contractor charge you are on slightly high side, maybe can ask them to lower a bit. Ask them to provide you with fully open type drawer runners and anti-slam hinge.

    :D

  13. Posted

    Yes...is possible to DIY...

    Anti-slam hinge for blum is quite similar to those normal hinge, so can DIY. As for the runner, blum system uses different from normal ones. I've been to Hettich show room at Jurong. What they using is very similar to blum's and the price is similar also (Hettich is slightly cheaper). A set of smaller drawer cost $50, large one cost $70.

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