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Zzzmonster,wirriam,newhomeowner9,Nitha81,kenwwk , graphicj,halfpriced,Ashlin,colourainbow,SkyAng,Mintqube - have shared the id #3 contact which i have engaged, if you really need more id/contractors to compare, probably could get the quotes from other forummers who are sharing the id/contractors contacts.
diyreno - have dropped you a pm in the quotation thread.
alvinnoob, share the contact, what sort of review?
PSA: Please exercise caution when buying your furninshing as there seem to be a thread of consumers paying upfront or full payment but have not commit on delivery date, this will save you from future anguish or headache.
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Hi guys anyone can send me the ID for no 2 and no 3..
getting keys to start reno soon, thanks
my email diysfx@gmail.com
have shared with the contact of id 3 which i have engaged, for the rest of the contact, you could get from those guys i have shared earlier. Hope to gain your understanding on this. You could try going to other threads to source for id to compare.
Hi lookaround. Glad that you found a reliable and reasonable priced ID. We have been sourcing around, either the price or the feeling is not right.
Mind sharing the contacts of the ID that you had engaged?
gzm, done. check your pm.
I have signed agreement with ID but downpayment not paid yet. Can i back out and not continue with them?
ParisRis, i believe since you have not paid a single cent, i think it is much easier to back out and not continue with them since you have nothing to lose as well. There should also be a cooldown period right since you have not paid at all, it makes things much simpler.
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Have dropped my id contact to the following.
kimcheng --> hope i am not too late to reply to you and you use this id quote as one of the reference point
hellopanda,pandajoyous,mui --> Check your PM.
PricillaChua --> No problem, check your PM.
Scullymulder--> have sent you a PM. For the quote, you could refer to this thread i started [http://www.renotalk.com/forum/forum/106-renovation-packages-renovation-quote-and-renovation-budget-discussions/]
Aiur --> have send you the pm in the thread in Renovation Packages started by me,
nixiak--> Have send you a pm, you could refer to http://www.renotalk.com/forum/topic/65029-reasonable-quote-any-missing-details/To those who requested for my id's contact before November which i did not reply, apologies for the delay and hope u guys have already found a good 'id/contactor' to renovate your flat. But if you really need another id quote for comparison, please post in this thread or drop me a PM.
To potential homeowner, please exercise vigilant when shopping for furnishing, be wary of containers tactics or full payment logics. Please do not end up as a victim and let irresponsible retailers 'sap' up your time.
In the end, After looking around and compariing prices for my storeroom rack, in the end i settled and bought a white colored L-shaped bolted storeroom rack from Yee Sin at $220 (Comes with free delivery and installation)
Normal color(brown or grey) $180 + $20 (white color option) + $20 (For PVC board) = $220
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Hey everyone.
Just a quick update on what happened with the negotiation with the director of the company:
Didnt work.
So now i am actually at small claims tribunal and hubby is in the mediation chambers. I will be providing a live update on what is happening.
Within 5 mins of the consultation, hubby came out and told me we printed the wrong company.
Its not Add.Space Design. Its ***. Apparently they are a branch of the company.
Problem is, the showroom we have been going to is at 507 balestier, the email corespondance said 507 balestier, but the address for add.space lifestyle is 505 balestier.
So i dont know what dirty trick they have up their sleeves, trying to mask what with the many branches they have within one showroom...
But they just made me waste another 5.50 on them.
MelanieTan,
Sorry was pretty busy and also chasing after my bedroom furnishing with one of the retailer(http://www.renotalk.com/forum/topic/68162-bez-gallery-marina-square-empty-promises-lame-excuses-dodgy-avoid-at-all-cost/#entry880537) for months(this is unfortunately the only show-stopper in my entire renovation project) =( . Hope all is fine for you and you are able to resolve this dispute? Look likes other then lemon law, that needs to be another law to 'prevent/curb' errant business owner.
Do you still need require any id contact for comparison?
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It's being a long time(around 1.5mths) since i logged on renotalk. I have shared the id's 3 contact to those who request for it in the month of nov.(Annie Ng,am1pm,joe1982,Aiur,Gabby,Lala Looloo).
Those who want to view the completed reno, can still refer to my t-blog link, although i no longer updated it as the reno have completed.
http://www.renotalk.com/forum/topic/65382-a-poor-mans-budget-home/
I would say my renovation, electronics, furniture shopping has being relatively smooth except for my bedroom furnishing. To those who are shopping for their furnishing,
Please google and try all sorts of combination of the shop, research online before commiting to the purchases especially when FULL payment is required.
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From my own reno experience, i think the quote seem to have a few double-charge or ambigious item,I think maybe the quoted jobs is too little and the renovator think the margin is not worth it thus they do a "dbl-charge" ? Maybe you need to seek clarity from your id/contractors?
Your renovation dun seem to be doing alot of things but seem to be abit more than what i paid.
The above is just my personal opinion, perhaps you could look for more id/contractor for better pricing.
Just curious, is this a bto or resale flat renovation you are doing.
A) KITCHEN($7250)
01.To construct 2 sets cabinet base.:$600 <-- abit to expensive liao, for just the washing machine and fridge ? maybe you need to indicate the dimension ?
02.To design and fabricate laminate cabinet.:31.5ft x $100=$3150
03.To supply and install soft close hinges.:$400 <-- double charge item, this should be taken care in A02
04.To supply and install quartz top.:20ft x $110=$2200 <-- not sure the price?
05.To supply and install dish rack.:$100 <-- double charge item, this is usually a foc item when you do cabinets.
06.To supply and install double bowl sink and tap.:$350 <-- double charge item
07.To install cooker hood.:$50 <-- double charge item
08.To supply and install PD door.:$400 <-- no coments on this
@Cooker and hood excluded <-- is this going to be additional charge ?
B) SERVICE YARD($550)
01.To supply and install sliding window.:$550 <-- better for you to indicate size
C) MASTER AND COMMON TOILETS($1460)
01.To supply and install storage heater.:$400 <-- have you tried asking the store you bought the heater to quote ?
02.To construct shower kerb for 2 toilets.:$260
03.To supply and install fix panel glass at 2 toilets.:$500
04.To supply and install sprayer at 2 toilets.:$200 <-- have you tried asking the store you bought the heater to quote ?
05.To install accessories and mirror at 2 toilets.:$100<-- maybe you can try getting a handyman to do all the installation,
@Mirror and accessories excluded
D) LIVING;DINING HALL($1750)
01.To design and fabricate laminate cabinet below window.:11ft x $100=$1100
02.To supply and install wood shelve at MCB cabinet.:$200<-- not sure what is this, better for you to include more details like specs ?
03.To supply and install clear mirror at entrance.:$450
E) MASTER BEDROOM($1720)
01.To design and fabricate laminate sliding wardrobe at master bedroom.:6ft x $220=$1320
02.To supply and install 2pcs mirror for wardrobe .:$400 <-- are they providing a full-length mirror, if not seems to be double charge
H) OTHERS($2100)
01.To supply and install aluminium grilles for whole house.:$900 <-- how many ft run,
02.Painting for whole house.:$1200 <-- this is abit high, maybe you need to check how many coats of paints and what paint they are using, colors combination etc.
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Hi lookaround, appreciate if you can PM me your ID/Capenter contact & quotation as well. Thanks mate!
check your pm, i have post my quotation minus the additonal stuff in another thread.
Hi lookaround, appreciate if you can PM me your ID/Capenter contact & quotation as well. Thanks mate!
check your pm, you need to refer to the other thread started by me where consist of the 3 competitive quotes i manage to get.
Hi lookaround,
Can I have the contact for your ID 3??
sure.
Greetings lookaround,
Can kindy pass me your ID contact?
Does your ID have a website?
My scope of work is similer to yours but quote I got is sooo high
Thanks in advance
Regards
Simple13
Have dropped you a pm.
The last i heard from him (2mths back) about his coy website is that it is in progress.
Not sure of your exact scope, could it be the materials used or you never give the id/contractor a budget to work with or you quote the id a big budget therefore he decided to quote you higher ?
Please do remember to negotiate the price before you signed up any renovation package or quote 'competitive" quote from other ids to get the better deal.
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Do a meet-ups with various id at your flat and ask them to propose a plan. After the meetup, take note of what they say and voila you will have the input and knowledge from the various ids.
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Some sharing on how to get the best electronics deal.(TV,washing machine, fridge and etc Excluding aircon).
1) Walk around a few store like Mega Discount store, gain city, harvey norman, courts and visit the expo when there is special sale.
This is to search for the ideal model if you dun't have one in mind and have a feel of the general pricing of all the major retailer. (You will be surprise that the same model can varies from at 49-3xx and some retailers have additional charges for delivery and installation which is not shown on the item.
Do not be in a rush to buy during those electronics fair thinking that you clinch a good deal as the price of all these goods is almost fixed, so if you go asking around another retailer you will get the same or even cheaper than those in the fair. Therefore, doing the ground work would prevent from being chopped in those fair.
take note of the freebies in each retailers and before you commit, do ask the sales person as sometimes the freebies is from the distro and either the sales person is trying to 'eat' your freebies or they are not aware.
If you are lazy to go down to all the retailers, take note of the model you fancy and give each retailer a call to request for a quote.
Getting the best deal, go to the retailer of your choice and if the price of the model you are looking at is more expensive then retailer M which you have source around , ask the sales personnel to match the price , if he/she doesn't, call up the other shops to do a price match.
Note: By doing this, you will observe that usually 2 retailers will have the same lowest price and the rest of the retailers's prices are pretty jacked up alot.
Please note for big retailer like Harvey Norman,Courts and Best Denki please note that not all the outlets offer competitive pricing. Eg. Yishun outlet might not buldge even a dollar off but however at milenia walk, you can shave off few dollars off the mark.-
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Hi Lookaround, Appreciate if you PM me your ID/Capenter contact & quotation as well. Thank you in advance.
PM sent, please check,
You can get those botless from some hardware shop.
They sell in standard size and you can fix them up yourself, need to self collect too.
I think i got mine for around $140 - 0.9m (L) x 0.6m (W) x 1.8m (H)
(*A bit forgot on the sizing but shd be similar to this)
does it include the wood plank or metal base ? what is the load per level ? Somehow your $140 seems abit steep from what i have gather if it does not include free delivery and installation. What color ?
Hi lookaround can kindly share with me your id contact too for reference thank.
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Hi there, mind if you could share with me your ID contact and email pls?
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did you buy any LED downlights. Is your window contractor reliable
there is no false ceiling in my flat, so not much led downlight, however i bought my LED spotllight from ikea.
Hi lookaround, can you also share to me your id designer contact? My email is keep_smiling1101@yahoo.com.vn . Thanks a lot
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Have replied the PM starting from hellomello963 to johnlowcw.
I hope my pm contains all the necessary information you would like to find out. Apolgies for the late reply.
Hi, can pm the 3 ID quotes? Once again congrats on ur new home =)
Hi guys anyone can send me the ID for no 2 and no 3..
my collection of keys is 4th october 2014
costa ris 4 room BTO premium wif floorings from hdb.
Appreaciate if anyone can email it to me at@
ismail_hmzh@yahoo.com.
Thank you so much.i have send you ID 3 quotes only since i would probably need to dig out the other id and renovation contractor contacts, i think would be better for you to source from other threads to do a comparison. If you really want it, i think it is better for you to get it from the forum members i have given to. I cannot imagine if i post 20++ id/contractors quotes and ppl start asking for all the different quotes.
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May I have the contact of your ID as well? Thanks.
Contact shared.
Right now i am thinking if i should also embark on DIY for storeroom rack.
The price quote for a standard boltless L-shared range from $260 - > $400.(Different materials),
Most rack contractors seam to have carry either 1 type of rack , thus limiting the level of customization one can have. Still considering if DIY for this will cost much cheaper like the film.
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Sharing some of my DIY tasks, as it seemed for the past weeks i have been sharing ID contacts.
Previously or few months back, i was looking around and searching for various windows film contractors to give a quote for my flat. In the end, i was quoted about average of $300++ for the 3 rooms. But since i have too much free time on my hands, i decide to diy myself.
My first attempt, there are alot of imperfections in my first attempt. From the applying , pasting and cutting processes, end up with wastage of some loose pieces of window films which are odd size or too small to be use again. the imperfection could be seen by enlarging the picture, i would probably redo this again when i am bought.
My 2nd attempt and subsequent attempt was much better, as i fine-tune and improvise with some diy "tools", resulting in a much smoother cut and application of the film in the process.
The whole diy window film for my flat, cost about $70. (Windows film cost about $50, the rest of the costs are for the materials for cleaning the windows, but in the end i realize, it is actually not required after some fine-tune in my process.)The tools are just good to have, so it would probably cost less than $50 to diy windows film on your own which i believe should be the cost price of windows film contractors.
To those who attempt to DIY,
1)please dun fix your windows grilles first, apply the first film before you get contractors to install grilles, if not you will have a harder time installing and cutting it due to the frame of the grilles.
2)please clean your windows inner side thoroughly before you apply and ensure that you have patience and time for it.
Pro of DIY film
1)More design,materials and pattern to choose from
2)Definitely much cheaper, cost about less than a fraction of what i was quoted.
3)Feel proud to see my own handiwork
4)Self-customization
Cons
1)Time consuming
2)Need to clean your windows and own mess afterwards.
:bangwall: After completing the of my film, One fine day, when i was at AMK Central, i notice that the shops there are selling windows film at about $2 per box. 
, which is much cheaper. Although i am not sure about the quality and design.-
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Hi, May I get the contact for your quote 3? thanks
Hi, can pm me the contact for quote 3 ? thank you very much!
PM sent, enjoy ur renovator search
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Can pm me ur id contact , i have same floor plan as u how much spend in all ? I just going get key
Less than 15k (all in), could be 3 k cheaper if i never do the daybed, partition wall and kitchen cabinet. Would appreciate if you read through my post .
Hi,
Can pm me your ID contact? Thanks
pm send.
Hi.. Can i hav ur ID contact?
PM send
Hi, can you please PM me your ID's contact too? Thank you so much!
PM send
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if find it cheap, why not just go ahead and try. You might the first in renotalk to uncover a gem. =)
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smint, have dropped you pm.
candychua25, pm sent.
faz, have pm you.
Happyterry88, have share the contact for quote 3.
alexleeks, have share the contact for quote 3.yh48, have send you a pm
estelledream, have send you a pm.
Halillsmail, pm send.
norasg, have send you pm.
fazlyn3, contact shared.
newnew1, have share with id 3 contacts.nuttyjas, check your pm
Eggcited, have send you the contact for id 3, if you really need id 1, send me a pm again.For all those that enquire about id 3, do share with someone else who request it if i am not online and if you do start a reno, do share your renovation experience in renotalk as well and if you do engage the same id as me, do tag me in your reno blog as well.
Lastly, do bargain and understand your renovation quote as well. Hope i did not missed out anyone who request for the Id's contact
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Hi, can I have your contractor's no? And how much you had spend for this renno?
TanYuTing, have drop you a pm, i spend less than 15k.(Inclusive of additional works such as 7ft of kitchen cabinet and 6 ft wardrobe)
Love your new home! Please PM me your quote and contacts for ID. Many thanks.
pfrank, thank you, have drop you a pm as well. Anyway my flat is simply furnished.
Hi, can pm your chosen contractor contact please?
fazlyn3103, have dropped you a pm.
Hi, was not able to PM you. Could you pm your ID contact details? Thanks!
LilElfy, have send u a pm for the id details.
Hi, can you please PM me your ID's contact too? Thank you so much!
estelledream, drop you a pm.
Hi, very nice design so far! I'm very interested with your ID could you PM me please. As my BTO is coming soon will need to source for ID Thank you so much!
Charlenelch, thanks. have send you a pm. Anyway my flat is renovated with no theme, glad that you like the design.
Hi,
May I have your ID contact as well? Thanks , your PM is full
Thanks
nutty
nutty, sure, i have send you a pm.
Dear lookaround
I chanced upon your reno thread and I was wondering if you could share the contact/name of the ID you engaged.
Thank you!
PS. I am unable to PM you. Anyone with lookaround's ID care to share/PM me as well? I appreciate it!
prostcode, have send you a pm as well.
Apologies if the replies seemed abit templated, anyway do ensure that you understand the quote you are signing and remember to bargain or negotiate with any IDs/Contractor for a better quote. Too busy and lazy
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Finally gather enough energy to write this backdated post. (As the renovation is completed, sometimes not much motivation to post on RT as well.)
ID gave me the option to choose the leather for the cushion for the daybed. Originally, as per the 3D drawings and our meetups, i chose red(Refer to post #18 and #20). The tick marks on the leather chart are the color recommended by the ID. (Refer to post #53 and #75)
In the end, i decided on purplicious purple.
ID Delivered the cushion on one fine day(Couldn't recall, i think it is a saturday). This is how the entire daybed look like, a cosy corner to relax, chill and watch the world go by. The cushion is in 3 parts instead of one whole piece as we intend to store it behind in the gap.
Additional FOC Works not in the scope done by the ID ->Free shoe cabinet( Just kidding!)
Noticed that the electrical mains box in the flat is rather spacious and empty so we ask the ID to give us a few piece of wood so that we could better make us of this space. Voila and he did out of goodwill, giving us additional storage. (better utilization of the dead space)
One thing i personally about this ID is the flexibility, almost everything can be negotiated and change as long as within his deadline.
Energy level is rather low now, will write about some boliao tips for buying electronics at the "best price"(But not the best deal) and some of my DIY experience.
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Hi, can pm me contact for quote 3?
Thanks!
ryanlam87, have send your a pm.
Hi,
Can pm me contact for quote 3?
Thank you.
qcatalyst, have send your a pm.
Your 3rd ID quote is much lower compared to others.Appreciated you can sare with me your ID and quotation.
boonvui, have send you a pm. I think the 3rd ID quote is decent, i believe there are some quotes that are much lower than his if you find and search hard enough.
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Ryankho,
I would suggest that you try the following.
1)See if any of your relatives are in renovation business.
2)See if any of your relatives have recommendation.
3)Ask around your close friends.
4)Let all your friends know your are looking for ID and post on facebook, you will be surprise with the response.
5)Take a look at renotalk t-chat blog section and look through the threads.
Good luck in your renovator hunt.
Regards,
lookaround.
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Hi titank,
Generally, the payment term is spread into 4-5 parts. You can try negotiating the payment terms to your likings with the renovator accordingly by the way. For 3D Drawings, it depends on the price per piece the ID quote you, the charges can range from $50-xxxx. Heck that, i think most ID will usually waive the 3d drawings in good will if you sign with them so virtually the 3D drawings can be considered free.
This is just a general guideline, different renovating film have different collection phase.
Usually upon confirmation of contract (10-20%).
Commencement of Work (20-30%)
Start of Wetwork/Carpentry(20-30%)
Touch up (5-15%)
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Hi turnaround
I am new to this forum....just got a 5 rooms resales ...
Appreciate if you can PM me Quote 2 & 3
Thanks
Hi, can pm me contact for quote 3? Thanks!
Have replied to your PM, do check out homefix at marina square, they are having a pre-renovation sale, you might find something that is useful if you intend to DIY,
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Hi lookaround...could u pm me id contact? Thks
Hi, can pm me contact for your id pls? Thanks!
Hi lookaround, ur reno looks great. Could u pm me contacts of ur id pls? Thanks
roundegg,Yolla,mysapporo, have drop you people a PM.
Just for some sharing, There is pre-renovation sale ongoing at Home-Fix at Marina Square with discount up to 30%. Padlock brands such as Viro, Duro, Abloy , Yale, Vinnai and etc are on a 10% discount when i visited and there are also demo of the Yale digital lock on promotion ( comes with free installation and at least $100 cheaper). A few products at home-fix MS is slightly cheaper after the promo.
I am considering the following gate-mounted padlocks which can be openned using one hand.
1)Duro Padlock Art No 338 at MS HomeFix -> $140 (rounded off)
After 10% discount is about $126(cheapest), This model is selling at the hardware shop at Textile center for about $130.
-come with 4 keys.
-10 years warranty
-DIY installation
-could not remember if the 1 key system (envelope, Main door and Gate Padlock) price, could remember if it was 200 or 230 before discount.
2)Vanni Padlock Art No 6868 at MS HomeFix -> $70 ( forgot the price, remember around that range)
After 10% discount is about 63++ (forgot the price)
-DIY installation
-comes with 6 keys
3)Castle lock from SingLock at $138
-3 Years warranty
-6 keys
-Free installation
-Additional of $68 for 1 keys system.(Main gate padlock and door)
Others
4)Mul-t lock system
-Also considering about this model but surprisingly when i went to one of the so-called distributor at the shop, the staff dun seem to understand what i am trying to get, so i left without any clue about it.
http://www.mul-t-lock.com/en/site/Mul-T-Lock/Products/?groupId=95
5)Abloy locks
-Military grade lock used in camps, hardly see any physical shop carrying it but it seems to be around $200- 600 depending on model type.
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rickylkc, have shared the id's contact to you.
adesmond2, sure go ahead
scloud, sure, do meetup more ids and get more quotation/ideas to compare.