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  1. Posted

    Here's a picture of the rain shower. Take note of the rain shower height. I told my contractor one of us using it is more than 1.8m tall, so she should install it high enough in order for us to use it comfortably. Otherwise the rain shower is too close to the head.

    I was disappointed when I saw that it was installed too low (only about 10cm above the tallest person using it). She explained that the mixer height is standard (1m), and that's the highest the shower head can go because the length of the rail is fixed. I thought they could have shifted the mixer higher (e.g. to 1.2m). The standard height is not a fixed rule.

    Was thinking to hack the wall again to shift the mixer higher, or change to a different model of rain shower. Finally was lucky to find an extension tube for the rain shower from Amazon. Got to wait for plumber to be back from CNY break to fix it.

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    Thank you :)

    Will take note during the installation of bathroom accessories.

  2. Posted

    Btw realised i missed this out in the above post.

    For all the carpentry work, it comes with white internal PVC (unless otherwise stated), ABS trimming and soft closing hinges (non-branded).

    So if looking for BLUM hinges, cost may differ quite a bit. Don't think they are registered company for BLUM system as well.

    HTH!

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  4. Posted · Edited by guojiawen

    Hello!

    We have the same floor plan! Just that mine is turn right instead of left.. Are we in the same estate? :)

    Anyway, sorry to hear about your experience, may you find a reliable ID soon..

    Looking forward to more sharing of ideas. Cheers :)

  6. Posted · Edited by guojiawen

    Though my keys are not here yet, there's helpful neighbours in our estate FB page who already uploaded pics. So took from theirs to share first ;)

    I took HDB's tiles and doors (hope they don't make me regret). So my house should be 95% identical to what my neighbour uploaded.

    Living Room

    Living Room

    Kitchen

    Kitchen

    Kitchen 2

    Service Yard

    Service Yard

    Service Yard 2

    Bomb Shelter

    Bomb Shelter

    Corridor to bedrooms

    Corridor

    Bedrooms

    Bedroom 1

    Bedroom 2

    Toilet

    MBR toilet

    Reason I say hope HDB don't make me regret getting the tiles and doors from them? My ID shared when checking the flooring for another neighbour who engaged him, a large number of tiles in the middle of the living room was jutting out pretty badly. In the end my neighbour had no choice but chose to overlay with new tiles, adding on another 5k on top of what was paid to HDB for the tiles. But again, he did mention that he seen another unit without such a problem. So we're crossing our fingers really tight that our unit is done swee swee!

  9. Posted

    Hi, your quotation looks really reasonable especially including the sys 4 aircon and electrical works... don't mind sending me your detailed quotation with breakdown to shaowei14@gmail.com?

    Would really appreciate it as my 5 room is also coming and I need to find a good package for my house. Thank you and have a smooth reno!

    Hi Shaowei,

    Just emailed you :)

  10. Posted

    When is your expected key collection? so you actually chose and signed with an ID before collecting your keys.

    Hi cocobliss,

    We are expecting to collect keys no later than March 14. Actually for our estate, blks A to D have already collected their keys. My blk is E. So it shouldn't be too far off.

    Yup we chose and signed with an ID before collection of keys, but our ID did share that measurements may change and he will deduct or add according to the per ft cost he quoted us :)

  14. Posted · Edited by guojiawen

    finally managed to take a photo of my floor plan. as below!

    what i like about it is that it is blockish enough with no odd angles. easier to plan for furnitures and no wasted space as well. but then again, i know most new BTOs are also 99% the same floor plan la.

    floorplan-2.jpg

    it's a 5 room apartment at 112m sq. Internal area is 110m sq.

    Sharing our quotation which I hope is reasonable enough (after all the homework done, i am at least 90% sure). Will not be providing the breakdown though, so if keen, i think it's better to share via PM instead.

    Living Room

    Est 6 ft - L shape full height cabinet with divider and 14" settee w cushion

    Est 6 ft - Feature wall w mirror & tic tac door for bomb shelter

    Est 8 ft - Suspended TV console with full height feature wall

    Change 4 laminate doors (Covering the circuit breaker)

    L box with false ceiling for living, dining & passageway area

    Kitchen

    Est 41.5 ft - Top & bottom kitchen cabinets including tall unit for oven

    Est 17 ft - Granite kitchen top

    Tempered glass backing on both sides (between top & bottom kitchen cabinets)

    Tempered glass swing door at entrance

    Kitchen cabinet, washing machine & fridge base

    Toilets

    Est 2 ft - Suspended vanity cabinet @ MBR

    Est 2 ft - Suspended vanity cabinet @ Common toilet

    Est 4 ft - Solid surface top for both toilets

    Est 2 ft - Top cabinet with mirror doors @ MBR

    Est 2 ft - Mirror with plywood backing @ Common toilet

    Shower kerbs for both toilets

    Tempered glass shower screen (1 fixed, 1 swing) for both toilets

    MBR

    Est 3 ft - Two bedside tables

    Est 3 ft - Full height make up table with light holder, mirror & drawer

    Bedroom beside MBR

    Est 13 ft - Full height wardrobe with casement doors, colour internal PVC & 1 panel of mirror

    Est 9 ft - Suspended study table with 2 sets of drawers

    Est 6 ft - 3 layers of shelving beside study table

    Electrical Works

    Est 13 lighting points

    Est 2 double sockets

    Est 2 single socket

    Est 20 installation of lights

    Est 1 installation of ceiling fan

    Air Con

    Mitsubishi Starmex Inverter Sys 4

    1 x 18k btu

    3 x 10k btu

    1/2" thick piping

    G23 copper pipes

    1 year warranty for indoor units

    5 year warranty for compressor

    Others

    Paint whole house w Nippon matex paint (but can change to other Nippon series)

    Install piping inlet & outlet for kitchen sink & washing machine

    Stainless steel piping for 3 points (City gas hot & cold water points)

    Chemical wash & general cleaning upon completion

    Haulage & removal of debris

    Installation of toilet accessories

    Dismantling of existing toilet bowl & basin

    Installation of hood & hob

    Installation of kitchen sink & tap

    Laying of protection cardboard during renovation

    Whole house aluminium grills

    Aluminium sliding windows at service yard

    Total cost of quotation: $30,000 before bargaining & discount

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  16. Posted

    Will be uploading my floor plan this evening. Can't seem to find it in my phone album but have sometime on the train so decided to blog. Too excited!

    On choice of colours, as our theme is more modern minimalist, I've decided more towards white & silver for the carpentry work for the entire house. but not sure what r the matching paint colours for it though.. need to browse more websites / home design magazines etc for inspiration.

    Can anyone share whether having the same design theme throughout the house (except my future baby room) be boring? Our idea was to have a uniform design so it's not changing from one room to the next. Thought it might be messy..

  17. Posted · Edited by guojiawen

    Thank you for dropping by and reading my renovation blog from page 1 :lol:

    Just wanted to share that I've collated all the posts about my renovation journey to my personal blog. If you wish to cut through the clutter of people asking for PMs for my ID, do go direct to www.guojiawen.com and choose the tags "Dream Home / Renovation / Home Deco".

    Cheers!

    Jiawen

    ____________

    Have been reading renovation blogs for quite sometime and found the info all really useful. Hence decided to start my own reno blog to document our reno journey :)

    Our dream home is a 5 room BTO at Woodlands Meadows. Currently awaiting for keys which should be ready by March (hopefully), since our block is the last one hanging. HDB, please release our keys soon!

    As my hubby & I are will be shuttling back & forth from overseas, we were pretty eager to settle our choice of ID. Have done our research since Oct 2013, shortlisted about 15 firms, asked for quotations, met with 6 IDs and further shortlisted our choice.

    Finally signed with our ID two days back. Overall we have good vibes and chemistry with Jason (our ID), who is working together with his brother (owner of the company). Price quoted was reasonable, Jason was really flexible in terms of our requests and after viewing a work in progress home, the workmanship was good as well. Everything is great so far. We are also really happy with the reno package!

    The next step is to choose the colour & overall feel of what we like and update Jason before he helps come up with our 3D designs.

    Am really looking forward!

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  19. Posted

    Hi Jason5,

    Sorry for the very late response. I was too busy with my move and did not manage to check here recently. I was trying to post the photo but dont have time yet. Anyway, my house reno is completed and very happy with the result. I just sent you PM. I would be glad to share more of my experience.

    Good Luck.

    Cheers.

    Hi helpseeker, can PM me your ID? thanks!

  21. Posted

    Design Services

    *Space Planning & Layout Planning.

    *Design & Soft Furnishing Consultation.

    *Materials & Colour Proposal.

    *3D Computerized Perspective Drawings.

    *Project Co-ordination & Site Supervision.

    *Warranty Period Of 24 Months.

    Demolition Works.

    Provide protection sheet for flooring during renovation period

    $280.00

    Provide haulage service & remove debris during renovation period.

    $480.00

    Chemical & acid cleaning.

    $280.00

    Masonry Works.

    Supply labour & materials to lay selected designer heavy duty homogenous floor

    $2,580.00

    tiles includes sand / cement screening,chemical adhesive cement, chemical

    strengthener bonding membrane ( W.1 ), grouting for tiles gap.

    ( 600mm x 600mm ) at dining, living & passage way area.

    Supply labour & materials to lay HDF laminate flooring c/w skirting at

    $730.00

    master bedroom area.

    Supply labour & materials to lay HDF laminate flooring c/w skirting at

    $630.00

    common bedroom 2 area.

    Supply labour & materials to lay HDF laminate flooring c/w skirting at

    $650.00

    common bedroom 3 area.

    Construct 50mm ht fridge base with complete tiles up.

    $150.00

    Construct 50mm ht washing machine base with complete tiles up.

    $150.00

    Construct 50mm ht shower kerb with complete tiles up at master bathroom area.

    $120.00

    Plumbing Works.

    Supply labour & materials to extend / alter cold & hot inlet piping for kitchen

    $150.00

    sink position.

    Provide labour for installation of 02 instant heaters.

    $160.00

    Provide labour for installation of 02 set toilet fitting & accessories.

    Complimentary

    Provide labour for installation of 01 kitchen sink.

    $80.00

    Laying of conceal PVC drainage pipe for 01 kitchen sink.

    $50.00

    Laying of conceal PVC drainage pipe for 01 washing machine.

    $50.00

    Carpentry Works.

    Design, fabricate & install full ht casement shoes cabinet at foyer area.

    $1,120.00

    *Perspective drawing provided

    Measurement: L 1200mm x D 400mm

    Materials: High pressure laminate c/w ABS edging.

    Design, fabricate & install full ht T.V. feature wall **** area.

    $1,200.00

    *Perspective drawing provided

    Measurement: L 1800mm x D 100mm

    Materials: High pressure laminate.

    Design, fabricate & install non - suspended T.V console c/w 01 set of tinted black

    $900.00

    glass panel **** area.

    *Perspective drawing provided

    Measurement: L 1800mm x D 450mm

    Materials: High pressure laminate c/w ABS edging.

    Design, fabricate & install one unit of top & bottom kitchen cabinet.

    $3,480.00

    Material : High Pressure Laminate with ABS edging

    Measurement : Wall Unit------------------------2900mm

    Base Unit-----------------------4400mm

    01 set aluminium frame frosted glass panel

    01 pair of hydraulic system

    Stainless steel dish rack

    01 pvc cutlery tray

    Selected designer's handles

    Soft closing hinges

    03 set of Soft closing drawer runner

    Installation of owner's hood & hob ( Exclude PUB gas piping connection charges )

    Supply labour & materials to install solid surface kitchen work-top c/w back splash

    $1,350.00

    & selected front profile.

    Measurement : L 4400mm

    Design, fabricate & install full ht built - in oven & pull out wire basket at kitchen

    $1,600.00

    area.

    *Perspective drawing provided

    Measurement: L 1000mm x D 600mm

    Materials: High pressure laminate c/w ABS edging.

    Design, fabricate & install full ht casement wardrobe at master bedroom area.

    $3,080.00

    *Perspective drawing provided

    Measurement: L 3300mm x D 600mm

    Materials: High pressure laminate c/w ABS edging.

    Ceiling Works.

    Supply labour & materials to construct false ceiling effect include internal

    $1,280.00

    aluminum support ****, dining & passage way area.

    ( Include curtain pelmet )

    Supply labour & materials to construct false ceiling effect include internal

    $700.00

    aluminum support at master bedroom area.

    ( Include curtain pelmet )

    Painting Works.

    Supply labour & provide painting for whole unit's internal walls using NIPPON

    $1,350.00

    supreme paint (choice of colours) and supply labour & provide painting for whole

    unit's ceiling using NIPPON matex paint.

    Glass Works.

    Supply labour & materials to install 10mm thickness clear tempered glass swing

    $580.00

    door concept at kitchen entrance area.

    Measurement: L 1000mm x H 2100mm

    Supply labour & materials to install wall to wall frameless 10mm thickness swing

    $480.00

    door concept clear tempered glass shower screen at master bathroom area.

    Measurement: L 1500mm x H 1800mm

    Window Works.

    Supply labour & materials to install 01 set of powder coated aluminium

    $600.00

    sliding windows frame with tinted glass panel at service yard area.

    Measurement: L 2400mm

    Supply labour & materials to install 01 set of powder coated aluminium

    $380.00

    sliding windows grill at service yard area.

    Measurement: L 2400mm

    Total Amount:

    $24,640.00

    Hi there, can PM me your ID? Thanks!

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