kohnlee

Yup, but the most commonly used ones are plywood. Unless furion0000's contractor/ ID is able to tell them that they are going to use some really good good wood, I still think that the quote is too steep.

Yup, its resale condo. About 4-5 years old. The only thing that im not doing are the toilets and kitchen ...which is still in good condition. Whatever I have typed in above are all included in the quote. I got 3 quotation from 3 ID and eventually chose this. The changing of switch casing was given FOC by the ID. U can view my blog www.kohnlee.blogspot.com for the progress

I was told by my contractor that they are the same. We actually wanted to do this too that is pole system but after considering the pros and cons we decided not too

Im in the process of renovating my place too. Is choosing design... Preliminary sketches of design can be found here www.kohnlee.blogspot.com We are quoted close to $1400 for any of the 3 design chosen.

As far as I know, wood for cabinets, etc...there are 3 types... 1) Plywood (almost every contractor use this cos harder, better and stronger) 2) Compressed wood (minority of them maybe uses this...but not so good not durable) 3) Gypsum board (its commonly use for false ceiling, wall, etc...not suitable at all for cabinet and wardrobe...too flimsy) My ID had taught us how to tell the differences between the 3. Hence Im quite sure that your ID provides u with plywood which a lot of contractor are using. Its the laminating finishing that is different, depending on preferences. So I dont see why they are charging u higher when everyone else are also using the same type of wood. Unless there is a 4th type of super duper wood that my ID did not show us. Zhiz is right, u are the decision maker

I am using them so far so good

U are welcome We are also taking along time with our renovation, given the fact that we got our keys in late Sep... then eventually confirm ID one month later. But I have to say , our ID had been really patient with us. We got another contractor who specialise in flooring to do outdoor decking for balcony and planter. Actually our ID did quote us but he was the one who advise us that if we want to save some money, it will be better to get outdoor flooring contractor to work on the outdoor decking cos it will be cheaper. I will try to update the blog asap...haiz So that u can take a look at the sketches he came up with.

Understand your concern. Its still in the process of renovating...not completed yet...we are taking slightly longer time cos my husband is often overseas. On top of that, our ID gave us some very good designs to ponder over...wah!! Difficult to choose...maybe should do a poll here or something Have seen their workmanship at this condo, 'Chiltern park'. My blog www.kohnlee.blogspot.com....is trying to squeeze in time to update the progress of my renovation in the blog...

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I understand how u feel. I would like to recommend my ID to u...

I personally think that your TV console is way too expensive but again I could be wrong, it depends on the material use. I had just replied 2 other forumers on my quote...since yours is condo too the height is 2.9m Im going to type in word for word from my quote here: 1) Master Bedroom - Custom make 8.5 ft (L) full height wardrobe with sliding door + finishes with solid plywood, selected laminate, mirror and ABD trimming door - Custom make 1 set of suspended king size bed frame with storage compartment, side table, bed head and finishes with solid plywood, selected laminate, cushion and lighting point - Supply and install 1 13A x 2 double socket - Supply granite top 10ft(L) at bay window - False ceiling + cove lighting - Install 1 light point at planter - Change toilet bowl 2) Bedroom 1 - Custom make 6ft (L) wardrobe with sliding door (specs same as above wardrobe) - Custom make 6ft (L) study table with drawers - 3 units of suspended books cabinet 6ft (L) - Supply 2 13A x 2 double socket - Supply granite top 6ft (L) - Supply labor to install 1 light fitting 3) Bedroom 2 - Custom make 6ft (L) wardrobe with sliding door (specs same as above wardrobe) - Supply granite top 6ft (L) - Supply labor to install 1 light fitting 4) Living and dining area - Custom make 5 nos shelving inside DB box - Custom make 14ft (L) designer TV console finishes with solid plywood, selected laminate, colored glass panel and ABS trimming door - Designer area using gypsum board, finishes with plaster and paint - False ceiling + light box + cove lighting for living and dining area - Wall mirror feature for dining area 5) Others - Indoor and outdoor painting - Chemical washing - Polish existing granite flooring - Revarnish + lacquer for all doors, pacquet floor + skirting - Paint all doors - Replace existing switch cover - Construct base for fridge and washing machine Total cost: Appro. $15, 000 + Other additional work that we are doing comes up to about $20k

I've just replied to another forumer...this is my quote, hopefully it can help u to compare. I got 3 quotes too. I did not do as much as u, my quote (resale condo, 1238 sqf), condo and HDB have got different height. HDB 2.4m, condo 2.9m 1) Indoor and outdoor paint for entire house 2) Chemical washing for entire place 3) Polish exisitng granite flooring 4) Revarnish parquet flooring + finishes with lacquer 5) Paint all doors 6) Construct base for fridge and washing machine 7) Shoe shelves 8) Custom make 14ft (L) TV console with wall finishing + shelving + wallpaper 9) False ceiling + Light Box + Cove lighting for living and dining area 10) 2 sets of custom made wardrobe 6ft (L) with sliding door 11) 6ft (L) study table + drawers + 3 suspended book cabinet 12) 2 sets of 6ft (L) granite top for bay window 13) Wardrobe 8.5ft (L) with sliding door 14) Custom made king size suspended bed with side tables + bed head 15) 10ft (L) granite top for bay window 16) Light box + cove lighting for master bedroom 17) Wall feature mirror at dining area 18) Change entire suite of existing switch cover 19) Install another 4 electrical point 20) Changing of toilet bowl Plus hacking of existing cupboards, etc...well, actually my ID added in some extra stuff for us too. ( i did not type in everything here) He has quite *****. Total cost: Close to $15, 000

HI...I wonder if Im too late... I just confirmed my ID and work is going to start anytime. May I first and foremost ask...is yours HDB or Condo? Cos HDB full height wardrobe is 2.4m while condo is 2.9m hence there will be difference in prices if u are comparing. I did not do as much as u, my quote (resale condo, 1238 sqf): 1) Indoor and outdoor paint for entire house 2) Chemical washing for entire place 3) Polish exisitng granite flooring 4) Revarnish parquet flooring + finishes with lacquer 5) Paint all doors 6) Construct base for fridge and washing machine 7) Shoe shelves 8) Custom make 14ft (L) TV console with wall finishing + shelving + wallpaper 9) False ceiling + Light Box + Cove lighting for living and dining area 10) 2 sets of custom made wardrobe 6ft (L) with sliding door 11) 6ft (L) study table + drawers + 3 suspended book cabinet 12) 2 sets of 6ft (L) granite top for bay window 13) Wardrobe 8.5ft (L) with sliding door 14) Custom made king size suspended bed with side tables + bed head 15) 10ft (L) granite top for bay window 16) Light box + cove lighting for master bedroom 17) Wall feature mirror at dining area 18) Change entire suite of existing switch cover 19) Install another 4 electrical point Total: Close to $15, 000 Hope it helps