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Hi do you guys know if there is a minimum stipulated distance for this? - dishwasher tap to dishwasher electric socket - if not, how about just the minimum distance of water outlet to power socket? thanks!

Hi my builder is suggesting as part of major reno to get a roofing guy to check the integrity of my 20y tile roof KIV change the tiles/battens. He says changing to metal roof will cost more because it involves changing the timber rafters & replace with new steel structure/purlin & metal sheet, plus need to check on the existing structure to design the steel support for the roof. Is this true? He generally knows his stuff but I wanted to check w u experts, as professor Google says metal roofs are generally lighter than clay roofs.

Thanks. can I just double check on approx costs. Thinking if it’s worth shifting the meter box. upgrade to 3 phase is how much? move the meter box outside is how much? any price difference between normal meter and smart meter? KM

Hi can PM me your contractor’s details also?

Can share quote with me?

Hi I’m looking to build a single storey extension for my inter terrace. Anyone has recommendations for reputable builders?

Thanks. some more questions: A&A = $3210 + how much QP fees + other fees, just to clear it legally? I am just wondering if it is worth it. I can skip all these fees and do a lean to extension under 20sqm, but ideally I would like to do a 27sqm extension but wondering if the added cost is worth it. Lodgement application - URA also says approval can come in the form of a lodgement application. Is that the same as plan lodgement, and what is the difference between this and A+A? As on URA website it is much cheaper at $749. thanks.

Yes I contacted URA about it as well. They say anything above 20sqm needs a development application. Anyone knows how much it costs to submit URA development application?

Thanks. correct me if I’m wrong but I thought for single storey lean to extension with lightweight roof, BCA says no need to submit for approval?

Hi I know there is a thread on ID vs builder vs architect but I still have some questions so I’m posting a new theread. just got a 70s inter terrace for which I would like the following done - extend first floor built up by about 25 sqm, shift toilet fitting position, major internal reno I contacted my previous ID who did a very very good job with my condo reno but he is a one man outfit. would actually like to continue with him as he provides very good service and follow up. And he offers good suggestions to reduce costs. However not sure if this is too much for him to handle (given there is extension). Should I be engaging a builder instead? Thanks.

Hi I know there is a thread on ID vs builder vs architect but I still have some questions so I’m posting a new theread. just got a 70s inter terrace for which I would like the following done - extend first floor built up by about 25 sqm, shift toilet fitting position, major internal reno I contacted my previous ID who did a very very good job with my condo reno but he is a one man outfit. would actually like to continue with him as he provides very good service and follow up. And he offers good suggestions to reduce costs. However not sure if this is too much for him to handle (given there is extension). Should I be engaging a builder instead? Thanks.

Hi couldn’t seem to find any topics on this so decided to ask. the old terrace I bought has two level 2 toilets in the middle of of the house. They share a 4 inch SWVP which runs vertically down to level 1 right in the middle of the living and dining room. can I check, is it possible to run this pipe around the walls so it’s not so obtrusive? Or do main SWVPs need to be vertical without horizontal parts?

Hi I just bought an inter terrace with an inspection chamber in the backyard. I see that many of my neighbours have extended the built up area such that the IC is now indoors. I am thinking of doing the same. Can I ask - is it acceptable for the IC to be indoors, as long as it is still accessible for maintenance? - does sewage gas leak from the IC? thanks.

Hi I just purchased an inter terrace. Previous owner filled up the front porch garden bed with concrete and now I would like to recreate one. Anyone had any experience - est cost, potential problems?

Letting go of a 20W Philips ceiling light model 31816 (daylight colour 6500K). This is NEW, still in unopened box. original as per Philips Sg website: $130. Asking for $60. self collect Bedok south.

My loss your gain! Bought a Bosch stacking kit with pull out shelf (very useful!) but now wanting to let go as I bought a washer/dryer combo instead. Model is WTS 11400, you can search the Bosch website to view it. The pull out shelf is extremely useful when taking clothes out from dryer. this is completely unused, i.e. Mint condition. UP:$250, letting go at $70. self collect Bedok south.

Wts a new unopened Grohe Minta U shape kitchen faucet in Supersteel finish model 32488DC0 . Bought wrong model online original paid amount S$550, now letting go at $400. http://www.grohe.com/sg/9331/kitchen/kitchen-faucets/minta/product-details/?product=32488-G082&color=DC0&material=32488000 Note this is in Grohe's trademark SuperSteel finish, a much more elegant and durable finish than run of the mill chrome. its so brand new it's still in its unopened DHL parcel. This model is not sold in SG. Parcel arrived today. Self collect in Punggol. Message me if interested.

Hi I'm thinking of installing strand woven flooring in my new place. Anyone has any experience with it wrt maintenance, susceptibility to scratches etc?

dear all, i would like to share with my experience with this air con installation company, creation air conditioning, so that you will not end up in the same fate as me. to summarise, their poor workmanship led to 2(!) leaks in the air con trunking (which goes to show they did not test the air con after intalling it). after 5 visits, they claimed they could not find the source of the leak, so they blamed tha unit (toshiba). toshiba came one day after i called them, and promptly found the leaks in 3 days after doing testing, but because it was a trunking problem, i was asked to call creation. guess what, even after they were shown the site of the leaks, they were still unable to rectify the problem completely! my air con is still not working properly even though i have moved in for 4 months. my concerns about this company - they are affiliated with a large ID company who will 'recommend' them but please, while the ID company is reliable, don't choose creation air! - they are a small outfit - only 1 person is in charge of servicing appointments, and he appears to be out of office all the time, as such they take up to a week every time to call to process my complaint. other staff are apathetic as well. - their after sales support is hopeless - their service team comprises only of a 2 man team and it's the same 2 people who come all the time - sorry to say this but both look like construction workers and i am not sure they are even trained in air con repair. if toshiba can take only 3 days to find the source of the leak, and creation can't after 2 months, and even after showing them where the leak is, they are still unable to repair it, it really reflects pathetic standards. i gave up calling them already and am hiring toshiba to repair the leak at my own expense. i will probably throw away my '5 year workmanship warranty certificate' from creation - what's the point of keeping it? i just felt i had to share my experience so that you guys can make an informed decision. anyone knows if i have a case with the small claims tribunal?

sure or not? how can renovation have NO hiccups at all?!!? even the best IDs will screw up every reno to some extent, it's how they deal with problems that make them good. and in the first place if u are skeptical why sign up with them? and dare to go overseas during reno some more?! i applaud your bravery. please show us some pics lah.

yah i agree this type of people no need to be nice to them complain to manager if manager can't be bothered, complain to newspaper. it's your money!

yah lor - you must be obsessed with her. reno done 1 year ago but still talking about her. are u president of her fan club? can show us some photos of her great designing skills?

just a few comments to make. i was thinking of going to Kronotex but decided that i would go thru ID instead. i assume the 3 points you made are after speaking to the Kronotex agents? 1. price need not be higher -IDs can match the price given by Kronotex. Reason being ID buys in bulk. tell the ID that if he can't give u a better price, you will go thru Kronotex direct. Then he will be obliged to re-quote you. 2. you can ask the ID to state in the contract that the warranty and invoice be addressed and given to you, since ID only acting as middleman 3. you can also ask ID to use Kronotex installers as well 4. if you let the ID, instead of the Kronotex agent, earn the commission, the ID will more likely give u more freebies as well the Kronotex (and other flooring brands) agents usually tell u the points 1-3 to convince u to go thru them (hence they earn the commission), so think wisely. furthermore, some lines (e.g. Exquisit) are only available via IDs. having said that, of course some other lines (e.g. Mammut/ Amazone) are only available via Kronotex. So it depends on what you want. i decided to go thru my ID cos in the end he managed to give me a price just slightly higher than Kronotex, and i found out that the Kronotex guy actually lied to me to try to earn my $! (long story hard to explain)

so what is the referral fee Jasmine and Patric are giving you for every customer you are referring to them, mr zack?

Thanks! Just PM-ed you. Anyone has any contacts to pass me for me to get quote? Air con the most expensive electrical appliance so need to get a super reliable installer...