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Still searching...sigh. Will let you know when I've confirmation. I agree! So frustrating and tiring! And very confusing for reno newbies like me

hi bepgof, thanks for your input! the quote was by a contractor so he said that's as detailed as he can get. had to check with him and note those down. i.e. the range for floor tiles were $3psf and those for walls were $2.40psf, laminate brands were power dekor and some others i haven't heard of etc. nice place you have there

hi gimz, mine's a 4 room flat, 91sqm. thanks!

Hi there! No, I'm actually doing up my existing place at Serangoon How goes the search for the id?

Hi there! Very new to reno, so would be very appreciative if the reno experts here can comment on this quote? Thanks very much in advance! 1 Hack off existing 2 toilets wall & floor tiles $ 750.00 2 To supply & lay 2 toilets wall tiles up to ceiling height $ 1,980.00 3 To supply & lay 2 toilets flooring $ 780.00 4 To supply & install 2 no of frosted tempered glass doors at toilets $ 960.00 5 To supply labour to install 2 WC, basins & instant heaters $ 380.00 6 Hack off existing kitchen wall & floor tiles $ 750.00 7 To dismantle existing kitchen cabinet $ 250.00 8 To supply & lay cement screeding for kitchen wall $ 1,100.00 9 To supply & lay kitchen flooring $ 1,100.00 10 Waterproofing for kitchen & 2 toilets flooring $ 250.00 11 To construct cabinet base only $ 200.00 12 To supply & install laminated kitchen cabinet for 31 ft $ 3,100.00 13 To supply & install full height laminated storage cabinet estimated for 7.5 ft in kitchen $ 1,650.00 14 To supply & install solid surface top for 14 ft $ 910.00 15 To supply & install glass backing between top & bottom k/cabinet $ 820.00 16 To connect in/outlet piping for sink & washing machine $ 150.00 17 To supply & install stainless steel rubbish chute $ 180.00 18 To replace stainless steel piping at kitchen & 2 toilets $ 750.00 19 To construct low wall at kitchen come with tiling finish $ 360.00 20 Hack off existing wall at storeroom with patch up $ 280.00 21 To dismantle existing wardrobe & study table in 2 bedrooms $ 700.00 22 To dismantle existing skirting come with patch up at 3 bedrooms $ 450.00 23 Hack & relay homogenous flooring **** hall only $ 2,840.00 24 To supply & install laminate flooring c/w skirting at 3 bedrooms $ 2,070.00 25 To supply & install 1 set of wooden bi-fold doors $ 1,340.00 26 To supply & install 2 sets of laminated door at for room 2 & 3 $ 1,280.00 27 To supply & install veneer door at master bedroom $ 280.00 28 To supply & install laminated ledge for TV console estimated for 7 ft $ 700.00 29 To supply & install laminated settee with storage cabinet under living room window estimated for 8 ft $800.00 30 To supply & install white powder coated aluminium sliding window c/w green/blue glass for whole house $ 1,800.00 31 To supply & install white powder coated aluminium window grilles for whole house except 2 toilets $ 840.00 32 To supply & install white powder coated aluminium lorves window at 2 toilets $ 400.00 33 Wiring cost estimated for $ 1,200.00 34 To dismantle existing TV console cum display cabinet **** $ 250.00 35 To create new opening between master & bedroom 2 c/w patch up $ 280.00 36 To remove existing whole house simple cornice & false ceiling c/w patch up at 2 bedrooms $ 250.00 37 HDB permit fee $ FOC 38 Acid washing for whole house $ FOC 39 Haulage & debris disposal $ FOC

Hi, I read in another topic that wooden bi-fold doors aren't advisable. Does anyone know why? What problems did you encounter with them? I have looked at PD bi-fold doors but them seem pretty flimsy for the steep price. From what I've read, Besglas doors seem to be touted as high quality doors but come with an equally high price tag. Are there any other brands in the market? TIA!

Hi, The layout of your flat is exactly the same as ours! We are also in the process of looking for a contractor/id now. Very confusing and exciting all at once Looking forward to updates on your t-blog! Cheers!

That's definitely something to consider SingPost Storage costs are priced pretty competitively too. Will compare and see which is cheaper. Thanks Varadidie!

oh no! should i go direct to supplier instead?

i'm a little concerned as the quote given by my contractor is $1400 for tempered glass doors (swing) for both toilets. seems expensive...

Hey there summerflowers, Thanks for the recommendation Will check it out! Cheers!

Hi, Want to store my stuff at a storage facility but not sure which is good, clean and pest-free. A cousin of mine used one (can't remember the name) and found a nest of insects in her clothes. I searched the web and a few names popped up; Storages, Big Orange, Extra Space, Store-It, Storhub, Lock And Store, SingPost Storage etc. Anyone has tried any of them? Thanks heaps for your help!