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Unbelieveable price. Any tie in terms anot?

Just off my mind, as long as the hanging light goes well with your overall concept, I think I should be OK. Just wonder if you have window at your balcony. 1 suggestion is to replace the balcony light to ceiling or wall mount if you do not have any window. This is because the wind might swing the hanging lights which might not be safe and will cast shadow if the wind blow at it. As for your living room light, you are right that it will collect dead insect and dust in it when it is covered below. Perhap, you can either choose similar design but without covering below to solve the problem. Besides, Fabric material will sure collect dust easily due to static electricity. You should weigh between the asthetic look and the material that you want

Looking at so many ppl getting his contact, anyone will be yah yah wat...Jus wonder how can he manage so many project at once........? No problem?????

Truly that it is mostly the case. But we also have to look at things objectively. When you have confirmed with your id/contractors all the details, material and pricing, and opt to alter and amend during the work process, this will incur more work and material to do so, that's why usually cannot or pay more lor. All the more, you should finalise everything before you sign the contract to prevent any alteration to the work. I believe id/contractor with positive attitude will always try to help if the cost of alteration cost during the reno period is not to high. Ensure that before you sign the contract every details is noted down so both parties have no argument to it.

Not much different except the look. The chimney do not have much function. For everyday cooking, you should go for high suction power and prefer those with auto clean function. Much easiler to maintain Front load are those opening in front where top load are those loading from top lor. For Washing machine you should see the function than the look.

Laminate floor is made of high density MDF board with laminate press finishes. The property for MDF board is if you soak the board in water for short while, you will be "compensated with double the size." Indeed even if you have rectify the problem now, you need to take extreme care before water soak into the flooring. Since the flooring is done, you can't do much but to neg with both supplier and ID. I think the problem is more on ID side which I believe they have been using plenty of water to do cleaning which is not suppose to for laminate flooring.

Hi teddy, I've hear of some kind of solution might be able to cure the problem but just can't remember the name of the solution. Will check and let you know. Which tile supplier did you get from? Thot the supplier should have the solution to it?

If you are sincere and fair forumer, you would have pointed out the quoted case and challenge already. But Why only picking on my post? I think you can replace mr chong liao....can read character. Why do you need to "hope" me to admit? What's the difference and why the nuisance? Why should I admit when I'm not? All thes nuisance contributing to nothing related to this topic must be forbidded. "Or raher the lack of it" - you guess or a personal attack?

funny how you advocate the use of a HDB contractor. but the one which you shortlisted seem to be off the HDB's list. Those who keen in the service will know check the Licence. Again, I stress again that I've check and confirmed. I said earlier that he had 2 companies and director of both. I don't have to prove to you further cos you don't need it. People whom want to engage the service can always check the companies in person. For your info, the other company is Palmco Services which my work permit clearly shown. Why not you check and post the full details of both companies here since you are so "hardworking" I've checked the licence personally and licence was shown in his name. For all you know, he own's 2 company which 1 is sole proprietor. You can always call up to find out more if you are keen in his service. I think there are more ID here goes without Licence, only claim associate or sister company, don't you think this is misleading. Everyone does things with a reason, confront him if you have doubt but not badmouthing here what did I bad-mouth here? You knew it all by yourself...at least it is clear that you are doing a person attack to my posting here please clarify. either you dont understand english,or you are finding a convenient excuse. My question is,the ID you engaged is not registered with HDB,while you advocate the use of one. wanna share? http://www.hdb.gov.sg/bn25/isos118p.nsf/Li...ictToCategory=D Anyone hear of this company before? I got a few quotes from ID firm to contractors which took up quite alot of time browsing the contracts. I was recommended by few of my friends which all their house were done up by De Palmco Pte Ltd. The company seems to be on a silent side for their marketing but business seems good. Last that I knew the company was the boss himself manages all projects by himself including Design and planning, everyday site visit etc. All my friend said that he is very helpful and on the ball and keep his promises, very prompt to delivery. I was brought to view few of his work done and in progress from HDB to landed property. He even told me bring me to view tiles and toilet accessories and told me no obligation; seems very sincere. Quite pro with his work as he can pin point exactly how to work things, and all the technical aspect with pros and cons. Amongst all quotes I've seen, I think I'm quite comfortable with him especially all my friends claims the company is very good not only in workmanship, delivery but also price are reasonable and all the work is done in-house; ie the company has his own tile laying man, carpenter, electrician, plumber, air con, painter etc, practically they don't sub out any work to others - would you believe it? I see it with my own eyes when visiting the sites. Anyone know any company who has the same capability that is comparable to this? Please PM me for more info before I make my decision. Thank you I'm asking for feedback just like any others here if there are people used them before. I need to confirm the remarks if it is true rather than hearing from friends only. Is this wrong? If you are not keen to give your opinion, you don't have to mislead other forumers here. It is the free will for forumers to check themselves but I do not see any content of advertisement in this instant. hi bullet, Once again, what have i said here which is misleading in any way at all??? I reserve my opinions to issues which are relevant. While you may claim that there isnt any instances of advertisements,take a look at this excerpt from your very own posts. Same goes to your past posting though you are lazy to narrate. Many forumers here also put in good words about their contractors, so do you mean they are advertising here? The worst is that you have even post openly the ID company name, the ID's name here and ask forumers to PM you for contacts... What have you got to say about this? by De Palmco Pte Ltd. The company seems to be on a silent side for their marketing but business seems good. Last that I knew the company was the boss himself manages all projects by himself including Design and planning, everyday site visit etc. All my friend said that he is very helpful and on the ball and keep his promises, very prompt to delivery. I was brought to view few of his work done and in progress from HDB to landed property. He even told me bring me to view tiles and toilet accessories and told me no obligation; seems very sincere. Quite pro with his work as he can pin point exactly how to work things, and all the technical aspect with pros and cons. Amongst all quotes I've seen, I think I'm quite comfortable with him especially all my friends claims the company is very good not only in workmanship, delivery but also price are reasonable and all the work is done in-house; ie the company has his own tile laying man, carpenter, electrician, plumber, air con, painter etc, practically they don't sub out any work to others - would you believe it? I see it with my own eyes when visiting the sites. Anyone know any company who has the same capability that is comparable to this? Please PM me for more info before I make my decision. Thank you almost every single sentence is any advertisement. give us a break. Since my first post, you have already replied which I choose to ignore you. And now....more....are you in love with me is it? Hi, I'm also sourcing for id/contractor to furnish my place. I'm about to close the deal with this company De Palmco Pte Ltd. Last I knew they have did quite a number of landed property which I understand most ID would not know the requirement from BCA. I learnt alot from this company which they are very helpful, friendly and sincere. You may want to contact Aaron at 97537279 if you want to find out more. Nice Guy and very experience. Cheers Forum: Private Properties · Post Preview: #196546 · Replies: 32 · Views: 1078 Forumer here if you are to read this posting, this is answering to the request of another forumer. He is asking for recommendation. Is this wrong or we should not reply to the post even if we are find nice people deserve for recommendation? Do not cut a paste half the story only. You are making the picture shady and not anyone else for the 3rd time BULLET, May I know which forummer here "request for this info??? you mentioned he is asking for recomendation,where is that statement,it could not be found. Please indicate who is the forummer,as you claimed. "Hi Blackmango Juice, I just joined this forum and found this very useful thread. Recently, I bought a very old terrace and planning to coordinate the renovation directly with contractors. I'm sourcing for the various specialised contractors for roofing, flooring, fencing, electrician etc.... Would you be able to share the contacts of those contractors whom you have come acrossed? Thanks alot Nodame This is what you refuse to paste it before my post and I'm answering and proving to your question. Or would you think I cannot post my reply to Nadame's post? What is your intention to paste half the story only? Isn't this misleading the forumers here? Why did you keep saying that I am making this shady? Since when did I cut half the story? Do you need me to refresh your own memory again? bullet, do not take to heart my doubts. there have been plenty of shady characters coming by on a regular basis. I'll not take to heart as the truth itself tells, unless you are one of plenty shady characters Neither am I will take to heart. You are right that I'm coming by a regular basis as I found this forum interesting and had shared many of my know-how and know-what and listen to others. Unlike you contributed none but finding unnecessary fault here. Isn't this a nuisance? It does not matter if you are indeed from the trade, just appreciate a more up-front approach. Since you find it does not matter if I am or not from the trade, what's the hoha here? My up front approach is like anyone here to share my know-how and know what. If you are here to contribute your experience and share your opinion we do appreciate but to create a shady picture to others is unfair and should be prohibited. So far, I only share my knowledge and encounter but never advertise for the company. Even if I'm to recommend, I'll only private message and it is the will of the individual to decide. Did you see any hard selling from me or in anyway likewise? What have you got to comment I have only done 1 renovation,have got nothing much to share. - If you have nothing to contribute you are welcome to read and listen but not to create nuisance disrupting the exchange here But I certainly could tell the difference between self-promotion and denial. - That's your self perception For the 4th time, you defensively claims that I am making shady remarks, and you feel that I should be prohibited here. And you subtlely admit that even if you were to do so,you would do so by means of PM. You have stopped your hard-selling since the 8th of July,if you could trace back your own posts, but you stop coz a few forummers raised doubts. What have I got to comment? PLenty,to stop rouge contractors. You seems extremely focus on the time and thing of what I did? I will not recommend contractor openly like you. I only PM forumer for particular area, unless they request, I have never tell them to use my contractor, indeed told them to source for more. You are twisting my words and perhap too good in your language. I am sure many forummers would benefit much from your knowledge in this industry. Just reminding you to register yourself under the appropiate channel. Again, I represent no company neither am I a specialise in the trade but purely my know how know what. Why do you have to force me to admit and register under "appropiate channel". I'm not selling anything but discussing experience and knowledge here. So far I did not see ID/contractor here sharing their trade secret here and we all know why. I'm here to explain and expose the trade practises here thats all. If I'm representing a company, why should I picha lobang? Thank you for commenting about forumers benefiting my knowledge, where this is the place for people to share and learnt. For people who are not contributing or sharing should be prohibit from here. Neither do I need to register myself under the appropriate channel as there is no need to. I'm only keen to share and listen to other everyones encounter and experience. Tell me exactly, which ID/contractor is willing to share openly their knowledge when this is their "trade-secret" You really think so? You are saying that,even if you are a contractor,you dont need to? I dont know about yourself,I am certain that there are many forummers who 's own ID have shared and detailed there own experiences with them,fully or partially. - Then we don't need this forum here. How do you know the ID is telling the truth? This is a place for us to ask around Again, you are twisting my words which you are really cunningly good at this. I did not imply in anyway that "if I am a contractor, I don't need to" but I mean I don't need to cos I'm not a contractor Get the picture? - I don't get your picture as it is too shady. Why so defensive man? What is so shady? YOurself or me? GO bite the bullet and spit out the truth. Why are you so heat up? Unless you have utimate motive... Why the violence language?

What about all these below post by vinlee clearly, directly and openly posted the name, company and even request forumers to PM he/she for info....when he/she do not allow me to talk about my contractor. In particularly following through my posting and only pin point to few that he/she claim I'm contractor. Nothing mentioned about other posting. Vinlee registered in sep 05 having only 164 and of which more than 20 posting talking about my posting. I really don't understand the intention. Vinlee did pretty detail search and concern on all my posting....wonder if he/she really "fall in love" to that. For 2 years as passive members and suddenly so active about my posting......? Be it I'm or I'm not a contractor, this is a place for forumer to share opinion, experience and information but not personal attack to my posting ever since my first posting, isn't this shady and suspicious? Why didn't he/she make comment about my posting to technical information? Or perhap didn't want me to crack his/her lobang too much as he/she is a id/contractor.... This is not a place to do such arguement or challenge but to share info, opinion and experience. I did as far as I know unlike vinlee no contribution but finding fault. There is no need for me in the "proper channel" as I am only contributing to the know-how and know what here; no need for the purpose as I can't claim myself as specialise in the trade neither am I in the trade. All my posting is my personal view and may or not agreed by others. Any recommendation will be in PM and for each individual to decide. I gain nothing to contribute here, but again I lose nothing not to contribute too. If Vinlee don't like the posting just make yourself scarce but not to make a nuisance in here. Let me remind Vinlee the story about the boss of human parts, nobody believe an "********" can be the boss, but when the "********" shut the mouth, the whole body collapse. If you think you are trying to make me an ********, I can always keep my mouth shut. I've nothing to loose. But you need not have to force your way to make me agree to what you think because you are still not the boss here unless you really think yourself an ********...hahaha vinlee Apr 24 2007, 03:06 PM Post #1 Silver Member Group: Members Posts: 164 Joined: 30-September 05 Member No.: 1199 Hi everyone, I have been getting some requests for my ID thru my PM, so I thought of posting the picts and info here for easy viewing. he is Jeremy you can PM me for his contact info. cheers happy reno to all. here is the link to my Blog. http://www.renotalk.com/forum/index.php?au...;blogid=68& This post has been edited by vinlee: Apr 24 2007, 03:13 PM Full Edit Quick Edit vinlee May 2 2007, 03:46 PM Post #2 Silver Member Group: Members Posts: 164 Joined: 30-September 05 Member No.: 1199 sorry guys, forget to add that in he is from box.id studio cheers happy hunting Full Edit Quick Edit vinlee May 22 2007, 03:54 PM Post #3 Silver Member Group: Members Posts: 164 Joined: 30-September 05 Member No.: 1199 Hi everyone, I got some new questions from forummers. here's the update. Reno cost - $30k+ Duration - 4 weeks cheers

I guess around $1,600 to $1,800. You can try to ask your ID to do only very visible area and whereby is not cover up by carpentry work or other things. It should save you some cost.

"can call me at 96399590, workmanship for u to judge..." (From Renovation Work>Carpentry WorK) This is what you call advertisement......Why aren't you "Tu" him when you are so "On"?

PM me if you wants to know more else people here say I advertising liao

Agreed. I earn nothing to give my opinion here but all out of interest that's all. Only thing good is I also learnt from people here. Sales people do not do long-shot sales pitch,adding to your point, sales people do not want to crack their "Trade-Secret" esp in this public area.If I'm the so call "Contractor" why should I crack my own "lobang" unless I'm so confident with my trade; if so I deserve the good returns, right?

BCA standard is below 3mm. It is achieveable within 2mm. 2mm is acceptable. We have to understand that every pcs of granite tiles are difference by few micron. It is the skill of the tiler to align the tiles as straight as possible but visually if look neat, it is acceptable. Whereas, chip line is more on handing of granite during transportation and laying. Minimum chip is acceptable but your tiler can also help to place the chip tiles to the corner. Unless the tiles delivered have alot of chip corners then they can't do much. The Other point to take note is the colour of granite. As this is a natural material, you can't expect to be consistance. But can request your tiler to organise the close colour to place together and gradually run of the tone.

That's great at least he is did not delay the work and at least get the work going. Earlier, I did not get the full picture. Truly, any delay for a direct contractor will cause additional labour cost and certainly he will eat "wind".

Pointers refer to tile joints. A tiles at the center have 4 corners. If 3 corners of the tiles is levelled to its adjacent tile, It is qualify. To check visually, you can just feel the joint part of 2 tiles. You can check with your contractor about this. Most contractor will know about this and the statement is qualify by BCA in Conquas 2000 which is the standard set for all construction firm.

Vinlee, I've no house to show you, or are you requesting to view my unit is it? I'm from a trading company, if you need any second hand equipment like oil digger, excavator or to likewise to sell, let me know. Like happy, if you have the heart to learn and interest to find out more, you will understand alot. By reading, talking to related people, etc. My trade is still construction related and I talk to this people, so not surprise know somehow and somewhat of the trade, but only "pi mao" The chinese saying "shou tu shi shu 300 shou,....; if you are a long term patient, you are half the doctor already.

I don't think this will work. For few thousand more, I don't think its attractive when it is on condition to restore the wall at the seller cost. Might as well sell to next in line which do not cause any inconvenience to seller. Isn't paying higher price to seller to restore the wall hard cash too? unless you are buying below valuation, in this seller market, pray extremely hard

That's the ruling. All property is sell with"as it is" condition. I don't think any seller will want to restore the work for you. Question is who will want to pay for it when it is sell on condition that what you see is what you get. You have the option of not to buy it. If you really like it you have to pay for it. Besides, since the seller will be staying in till the sales is completed, do you think they will want to accept the inconvenience to restore it? They might as well sell to others when there bounce to have buyer who like it in similar way. Afterall, you still need to renovate the place after the transfer of ownership. Unless, you are willing to compensate the buyer handsomely for the inconvenience that cause.

Just to update you the technical part about granite. Generally, no contractor will want to recommend you polishing granite as the cost is too high; can be higher than hack out and relaying the whole area. But, granite can be polished, else you wouldn't have the polish finish granite tiles. Don't think your id smoke you on 1 part but to blame that he does not know his work well. Since you are laying granite on floor, just expect to have slight unevenness here and there; practically, all kind of tiles wrap, as such, you may feel some area to be uneven. Thickness of granite tiles also play a part. Even within the same piece of tiles, the measurement may differ between the corners and cos the uneven. However, as long as 3 or more corners of the pointers are flush, this qualify the laying.

Hi Happy, U r welcome. You should work with more professional and service oriented people. Contractors showing their receipt is to tell you they are capable to close deals as customer trust them. But frankly, this do not truly show their profile as utimately, delivery is more important than closing deal. Personally, I do not trust this sort of tactic; indeed I'll ask myself since they have so many deals, how can they manage my work properly. Besides, if they have so many deals, why should they lower themselves to tout around; "Touting" is as good as begging.

There is no ruling to who to restore the unit back to its original. Question should be who to pay for the restoration Yes, unless it is part of the sales contract and must be clearly written down. Whereas getting the renovation permit on their behalf, there is a indeminity required.

What do you mean by"Hi mine are 5 room and also 4 room"? You got 9 room HDB?