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Ya I forgotten about that! Hmmz, you are right, shower screen no need to get the ID to do it; doesn't make sense if its cheaper to buy on my own. Other than Blesglass are there any other shops that you know of? Thanks! I am worried about the coordination, because if something goes wrong and not sure who's fault because its a grey area, everyone will start pointing fingers... Any photos of your carpenter's works? Do give me his contact if possible... Thanks for your help too!

For IDs, after doing my 'rounds', found that they are more or less the same in terms of pricing; of course lets not talk about those 'fly-by-night' contractors lah. Singapore is a small country; there can't be a big variation in terms of contracting services, and likelihood is that some of those IDs that you had approached are using the same subcontractor! Thus for wifey and me, the most impt is the service and their design knowledge, because that is unique for each ID and forms the basis of our selection criteria.

Yup, that's true, but think you replying to wrong person. Anyway I think bellyheng is saying that if the future buyer is offering a good price but on condition that the wall is reconstructed, then of course we will do it lor...

Oh I thought its that big, rectangular waste bin to throw the debris one! What about the prices for kitchen cabinets? I think its quite on the high side too...

Ya, I also dun understand why I need to pay $1.2k for haulage?? Its not as though I am going to hack all the walls in the flat! In fact, only hacking one wall leh!

Hi, I went to Space Vision today - the showroom is impressive and after going thru their portfolio, its really my type of design! But ya, quite expensive, cuz they are 'real' interior designers with proper ID training from TP, NAFA, Raffles Arts School, etc. Another point is because other than carpentry works, they do not have any other contracting services; everything also outsource, but given their designer's standard, I am sure they only outsource to the good ones, so high costs lor. Die, sekali I love the design but budget bust how?? Sighz...life's hard...

Re : Quotation For Renovation Work (HDB 5-rm flat) Flat:Blk 89 Tanglin Halt rd # xx-356 Singapore 141089 S/NO DESCRIPTION AMOUNT A Demolition Work 1 Supply labor to hack H-block wall between kitchen & passage way $150.00 2 Supply labor to hack H-block wall & door & door frame for master bedroom $150.00 B Wet Work 1 Supply labor & materials to lay homogenous tile for Living & Dinning $2,400.00 2 Supply labor & materials to lay homogenous skirting for Living & Dinning $200.00 3 Supply labor & materials to lay floor tiles for bomb shelter $250.00 4 Supply labor & materials to contruct cabinet base for kitchen $160.00 5 Supply labor & materials to construct H-block wall for master bedroom $680.00 6 Supply labor & materials to lay floor tiles for kitchen $880.00 @ Tile Rate:S$2.20 (homogenous tile)cement screed done by HDB C Plumbing Work 1 Supply labor & materials to lay inlet & outlet PVC pipe for sink & washing machine $100.00 2 Supply labor to install heater, sink & sink tap, washing machine tap & toilet accessories. $200.00 D Cornice Work 1 Supply labor & materials to install false ceiling cornice for foyer $315.00 2 Supply labor & materials to install false ceiling cornice for living area $1,065.00 3 Supply labor & materials to install L- box cornice for future study room $280.00 4 Supply labor & materials to install partition wall for master bedroom $250.00 E General work 1 Supply labor to do general cleaning for whole house(2 time) $250.00 2 Haulage fee $1,200.00 3 Clear debris & protection of floor $300.00 4 PE endorsement fee for hacking wall $400.00 F Painting Work 1 Supply labor and materials to paint interior ceiling & wall for whole house $1,200.00 (ICI/NIPPON Max.4 colour) G Glass Work 1 Supply labor and materials to install 10mm thk tampered glass shower screen for master toilet $550.00 H Carpentry Work 1 Design & fabricate top & bottom cabinet in laminated finished c/w ABS trim for kitchen(26ft) $2,860.00 2 Supply labor & materials to install solid surface top for kitchen cabinet(13ft) $1,105.00 3 Design & fabricate bar counter cabinet in laminated finished c/w ABS trim for kitchen(L2100mmxHt1100mmxD700mm) $1,400.00 4 Supply labor & materials to install solid surface top for bar counter cabinet(7ft) $595.00 5 Design & fabricate feature wall plasma TV divinder c/w acrylics in laminated finished for living area(Design as per drawing) $1,680.00 6 Design & fabricate system wardrobe w/o door in laminated finished for master bedrm (2 side-11ft) $3,080.00 7 Design & fabricate display cabinet c/w glass top in laminated finished for master bedroom(L3600mm x D500mm x Ht1100mm) $3,600.00 8 Design & fabricate bed head in uphostry finished for master bedroom $1,600.00 9 Supply labor & materials to lay parquet floor for 4 bedroom & passage way $4,280.00 10 Supply labor & materials to lay timber skirting for 4 bedroom & passage way $400.00 Grand Total : $31,580.00 (This quotation subject to prevailing GST) I Unit Rate 1 Supply & install ceiling light pts $30.00 2 Supply & install ceiling light fitting $10.00 3 Supply & install heater pts $60.00 4 Supply & install TV pts $90.00 5 Supply & install power point in PVC conduit/ trunking c/w 13A single S/S/O $38.00 6 Supply & install power point in PVC conduit/ trunking c/w 13A twin S/S/O $48.00 7 Supply & install power point in PVC conduit c/w 20A DP isolator for Air-con $180.00 8 Supply & install 3 pair telephone cabling in PVC conduit for telephone pt. $60.00 9 DB box $350.00 --- Have explain abit for the carpentry; item 6 & 7 are for the WIW. But for Item 6, think there is a misunderstanding because I only need 4 horizontal bars (2 on each side) to hang clothes. Then I tell my wifey about her "jewellery retail" display shelf at $3k+, she pengz! Wahaha...

By vacant unit, it usually means that the owner/s must remove all fixtures, furnishings and other bulky items - main issue: Charges incurred to remove such items. As for rubbish, I would see that you have a case only if the amount of rubbish is so huge that requires engaging professional cleaning company and even incurring haulage charges. If its just a bit of dirt and some bags of unwanted items, then actually you are not covered. Remember the OTP says vacant unit, not "clean" unit. When one moves out from a unit, bound to have some rubbish one mah. Take it easy lah, focus your energy on happy things, like your reno and getting a new home!

Hehe, that's provided that if you want to build the WIW in the room mah. If you can make use of the living area or any area outside of the room, then its possible. If the layout is right, don't even need to do hacking...

Strange leh, I kept accessing it but no problems leh! Anyway I do not have any external views for my flat, except for the video. All the pics are internal and the facade of the 3 blocks only... The video is here: (You have to be abit patient with the video, as I only filmed the view towards the end of the video...Hehe...) Woah, that's bad news leh! Let's hope they change the masterplan...?

Ya I also think the Ghim Moh bus interchange (or terminal) can't be occupying the whole area. Agreeing, a condo seemed to be more likely than any shopping centres, given the OneNorth nearby... I duno how to use yahoo or flickr leh...? Why you can't see ah? What's the error message? BTW, you mean you had selected a unit at Holland drive? Are there SERS replacement flats at holland too?

If already got Clemanti hub, then I dun think will have another Commonwealth hub. Too close liao, somemore got Tiong Bahru Plaza also. I just hope that they will build a nice nice bus interchange, so surely won't be very high mah, then won't block my view!! And ya, margaret drive will be the extension for dawson place, that five 'green' blocks with solar panels and all. Do you know how tall it will be? Why don't you start a new thread? In this thread only Tanglin Halt people will see, if none of us using the firm, your question will be lost liao...

Wow, is that right?? Where did you get that info...? If its really true then great lor, but the last time I saw that big area is slated for 'future high-rise development'.

Our prata bro is taking Blk 89 also, not Blk 91. There was some problems with the loan hence the delay lor... It was clearly mentioned that the $30k is from the compensation amount mah, if you have surplus after paying off your loan and cpf. Eg if your compensation is $120k, outstanding loan $30k and cpf contributing to paying off the loan is only $50k, then you have $40k in surplus. Hence, you can take $30k in cash and $10k will offset your new flat's price. Actually not very fair also right, should be given $40k cash in total, since it is in surplus. But govt can never lose out to us citizens mah, what to do...

Its only the beginning - next time make sure you come, ya? So when will you get your keys?

Yup, that will be great! !! After yesterday, I realised that I had been slacking and didn't do my search for IDs properly, so till now I also duno what need to be done and whatnots, and the rates for each type of works to be done. Maybe I was too dependent on that designer friend of mine to help me...now I am quite uncertain about him...

Ok, thanks alot! Will check them out...

Wow, thanks for the websites! I didn't know about all these... Anymore anymore?? Hehe... ;P

OIC - first time I heard of them. Are they expensive? Seemed nice though, maybe will pay a visit... Thanks!

Sorry, but what is OM...?

Yeah, mine's a 5-rm. Like I was telling the guys, the big hall is like the only big thing around - everything else is small, small small... Hey, great to see you again today! I will be visiting lawrence to look-see tomorrow...

Just to say hi to all those who came for the short meetup today! 1. sakae_sushi & family 2. vineyard & wife 3. Desmond & wife 4. TYM & wife 5. Last but not least, myself, of course! !! I had also updated my blog with the photos (actually we should have taken a pic of ourselves hor!) - do take a look for those who are keen...

Hihi! I will be there later too. Those who are keen to view my flat are also welcomed...

I see the biometric lock not so much for ultimate security, but just an added convenience of not needing to bring the keys. In any security system, there are bound to be loopholes, but its the level of difficulty for criminals to find those loopholes. In particular, if I intend to break into someone's house, I think its easier to steal his keys instead of trying make a latex/silicon/photocopy of his fingerprints!

Wahhh, finally got one more Blk 89 one!! Hehe...can go look see your flat or not?? Me on the #34 floor, but still dragging my feet with the ID and contractors, maybe only start in May'07...