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That's what we think. But actually he asked for 20% when he starts then 80% completion that's all. We're really appreciated his answer. Well a big co. to answering a small fry renovation like us. Our is a resale flat. Only little renovation need to be done. So he's not looking down at us. Thumbs up for the start.

Still thinking. Chemistry wise just right.

If we're not wrong patrick has design co also. Even if we're wrong he can draw for you ans see if it's fit your taste.

Thanks for your comments Bullet.... Others.. care to share your opinion. We haven't met ID B personally. He said it's still too far from getting the key. But ID A offer to meet us. He even told us if confirm no need deposit as it's only small amount for him. But when it's started we need to pay 20%. We're so impressed by his sincerity. But again price on the high side.

Hi all, Received quotations from 2 different Ids. Would like to ask for your advise. Id A Hack off existing 3 bedrooms homogenous floor tiles = $ 400 Supply sand and haulage material to door step = $ 350 Clear debris off site = $ 150 Chemical washing whole unit (2 times) = $ 120 Apply 3 bedrooms cement screeding = $ 600 Construct master toilet cement screed = $ 90 Supply and lay 3 bedrooms parquet w/ skirting and varnishing = $ 2700 Labour fee to install master toilet WC bowl = $ 100 Labour fee to install master toilet vanity in/out piping = $ 80 Labour fee to install 2 toilet spray tap = $ 60 Fabricate and install 2 toilets top track alum bifold door = $ 520 Fabricate and install master toilet 10mm tampered glass shower screen = $ 400 Fabricate and install 9ft full height laminate feature wall for bomb shelter = $ 1710 Fabricate and install master toilet top and bottom laminate vanity cabinet = $ 1050 Supply and install master toilet vanity solid surface worktop = $ 350 Supply and install master toilet vanity length mirror = $ 240 ----------------------- SUBTOTAL Id A $ 8920 Id B Supply labour & tools to hack off existing floor tiles w/ skirting at 3 nos bedroom area = $ 300 Supply labour & building materials to level 3 nos bedroom flooring with cement screed. = $ 400 Supply & install WPC colour aluminium acrylic bi-fold doors at 2 nos of toilets = $ 320 Supply & install a frameless shower screen enclosure at Main bedroom toilet = $ 680 Supply & install teak strip / parquet w/ lacquer to 3 nos bedroom floor = $2200 Supply labour & material to install timber skirting w/ lacquer to 3 nos bedrooms = $ 400 Supply & install 1 nos of coloured pedestal toilet bowls at Main bedroom & Common toilet = $ 250 Supply & install 2 nos handspray set at Main bedroom & Common toilet = $ 80 Supply & install a selected brand solid surface 5ft vanity top to Main bedroom w/o wash basin. = $ 400 Supply & install a full length mirror w/ suspended cabinet = $ 800 To fabricate 9ft full height design wall feature using solid plywood & high pressure laminate = $1260 ------------------------- SUBTOTAL Id B $7090 Any advise on the pricing? Are both reasonable price? As you can see Id B's price is much cheaper compare to Id A's for the same work they do. My concern is: Id B's work will be less excellent compared to Id A's because it is less renowned company. Thanks in advance

Hi Alice916, We've gotten quotation from Budget Reno and compare it to Ho Bee. It's seriously budget ... But we're quite worried after reading Bullet's post and seems only 1 person appraise this budget reno which is Peng. i tried to pm peng but no answer. So maybe Peng can shed some light... However, we have more chemistry with Ho Bee. Patrick is very sincere even for the little renovation amount that we'd like to do. On the other hand, Budget reno tempt us with the price. I really don't know if this the nett price or there are some hidden charges.

Hi Alice, How's your meeting with budgetreno contractor. We are also about to engage their service. I am quite worried what Bullet have stated earlier that they only do the consultancy. But when I checked their site, they also do the coordinating and controlling. Btw, mind to share the quotation they gave you please pm me yah....

Resurrect topic. Anybody willing to help us. Just need to hack 3 bedrooms of 110m2 5rooms resale flat. TIA

Hi, I'd like to change my toilet bowl, basin and add a vanity cabinet at my master room toilet. Any recommended steps? We intend to do simple DIY renovation for 5room resale? But dunno where to start So any kind soul willing to help step by step?

Hey, can get your painter number. thanks.... Btw, anyone get their own apint and just pay for the labour?? Will that be cheaper??

Thanks much clearer now. Another burning question, the 10% downpayment is paid to HDB but $5K OTP is paid to the seller. How do they settle this?? Seems like by default we are paying OTP for cash above valuation? Confuse..confuse....

Hi I'm planning to buy resale flat. I have a burning question on OTP 5K that we are going to pay to the seller. My example is like this, we buy the house at valuation and we only take bank loan of 80%. So what will happen with the $5K OTP and exercise OTP fee? Will it be accounted as my 5% cash down payment? And this down payment will be paid to...?? HDB, BANK?? I'm so confused. I hope there's a kind soul to give immediate answer. We are just started to try negotiating. Seems this unit is closing very fast. Sigh.. frenzy resale market... What we really hope is to minimize cash involved as they normally ask for above valuation. Haiz....