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hi i am currently looking for IDs to do my 4 room resale hdb. would like to check of anyone has used Absolook and if there are any comments on them. and the milestone payments that they have proposed, i would like to check of its the the norm. 10% on confirmation 45% before commercement of work 40% upon confirmation of carpentry work 5% upon general washing. i dont feel very comfortable about the payment terms. hoping someone can share with me on them.

hi i am currently looking for IDs to do my 4 room resale hdb. would like to check of anyone has used Absolook and if there are any comments on them. and the milestone payments that they have proposed, i would like to check of its the the norm. 10% on confirmation 45% before commercement of work 40% upon confirmation of carpentry work 5% upon general washing. i dont feel very comfortable about the payment terms. hoping someone can share with me on them.

Hi there, am keen to purchase my toilet bowl but need to tell what is my toilet bowl trap. Has anyone done renovation/bought a new toilet bowl recently and know whether it's 6mm, 10mm or 12mm? Thank you!

We engaged Stephen Yap from - to assist with our renovation. After the first meeting, he turned out to be aggressive and wanted to have his way. He refused to allow us to choose any designs we wanted and insisted that he is the interior designer and that he knows best. He refused to make amendments to the quotation and when we complained to the - management about this, Ivy Lim (Finance and Admin Director) mentioned that we have to agree to whatever they say, they cannot amend the contract and that they cannot re-assign our project to another interior designer. Truly shocking for such a large establishment. They forced us to cancel the contract so that they can walk away and take the easy option. Do not trust this company. They are not interior designers. They are HDB registered but not CASE or RADAC registered. There is no customer service here, they are only after quick bucks.

Hi there, My fiancee and I recently purchased a ~20-year-old apartment in the East Coast, and we realize that there are quite a few tiles which sound hollow when they're tapped due to debonding/drying of the adhesive. See photos here uploaded. We've asked a few contractors to recommend whether or not we should hack and replace the wall and floor tiles in the affected rooms with new ones. So far, we've received mixed messages: some say that it's okay not to change them as long as you don't do any drilling on the affected wall. Other say that you should change them as they could pose a safety risk (popping out and potentially dropping on or tripping someone). Our question is: What are the pitfalls of leaving hollow tiles as they are? Thank you very much!

Hi, I'm new here. We will acquire our flat in Aug. It is a 4A corner unit, resale. We are looking to get a contractor to renovate the unit for us but don't know where and how to start. We've contacted Aian Furniture and Renovation, Henry from Impress 21 and H2o Design. Any other contractors to recommend? We are not Mandarin-speaking. Please also advise us on how to start about. We aren't sure what to do. All we know is that if we hire an ID, they will do everything for us. But we're looking to cut costs. Would appreciate all advice, thank you!

We engaged a HDB registered interior designer company for our renovation. After the first meeting, the ID from the company turned out to be aggressive and wanted to have his way. He refused to allow us to choose any designs we wanted and insisted that he is the interior designer and that he knows best. He refused to make amendments to the quotation and when we complained to the management, they mentioned that we have to agree to whatever they say, they cannot amend the contract and that they cannot re-assign our project to another interior designer. Truly shocking for such a large establishment. They forced us to cancel the contract so that they can walk away and take the easy option. Do not trust this company. They are not interior designers. They are not CASE or RADAC registered. There is no customer service here, they are only after quick bucks.

We engaged an established company to assist with our renovation. After the first meeting, the ID turned out to be aggressive and wanted to have his way. He refused to allow us to choose any designs we wanted and insisted that he is the interior designer and that he knows best. He refused to make amendments to the quotation and when we complained to the management about this, they mentioned that we have to agree to whatever they say, they cannot amend the contract and that they cannot re-assign our project to another interior designer. Truly shocking for such a large establishment. They forced us to cancel the contract so that they can walk away and take the easy option. Do not trust this company. They are not interior designers. They are HDB registered but not CASE or RADAC registered. There is no customer service here, they are only after quick bucks.

Dear All, Renovation Contractor here, providing professional paint services in reasonable prices. Work hours is daily at night and weekends. Our services are effective and efficient. Standard 2-3 days to clear house painting ( eg. 1100 sqft) Package includes plastering, cleaning and housekeeping after service. We are offering attractive packages as low as $1100 ( ICI or Nippon emulsion paint colours : 2 to 3 colours selection) to $1400 for whole house ( for HDB flat) Pm For Details

This is my 2nd reno-t blog in renotalk. Well, I guess I might be one of the oldest member in this forum, I was already a member over a decade ago. That time I was busy with my HDB 5 room renovation and this forum has helped me tremendously during my renovation journey. However this time, it is slightly different; I will be helping out my mum's condo renovation. Although the scope of renovation work is smaller, I foresee there will be other challenges waiting for me.

Hi everyone, Can I ask a favour of those who have done up their renovation of their HDB flats.I'm looking to buy a resale flat but would like to change the location of the main door. I have attached the floor plan, as you can see the red area is where I would prefer my main door to be.Does anyone have an experience of HDB approving this type of request?I already emailed HDB and they want me to purchase the flat first and submit the contractor drawings....Let me know you're experiences!

Hi, I am urgently looking for one window PE that I can trust to help us get approval for our bedroom window on a resale 5 room HDB. if anyone of you have someone that charge within the range of 1.8k to 2k around this range please kindly PM this no. I am reachable at 9844 3936. Thank you in advance as my house cannot proceed due to the window at the moment. Really appreciate if someone can share some information with us. As our contractor recommended one that quoted 4-5k I think this is ridiculous.

hi everyone, need some advise and recommendation on contractors who are experience in these few things: 1. laying tiles on planter box. 2. doing up feature wall in my balcony. 3. install glass panel on planter box actually i'm on a budget and the tiles i have decided to get from lian seng hin. but the chanllenging part now is getting the right contractor to do the above job as i went around asking and the price quote was abit out of my budget. appreciate if u can help to recommend. many thanks ahead

Hi, any fellow users out there who used IN INTERIOR as their ID before?

Hi everyone, Can I ask a favour of those who have done up their renovation of their HDB flats. I'm looking to buy a resale flat but would like to change the location of the main door. I have attached the floor plan, as you can see the red area is where I would prefer my main door to be. Does anyone have an experience of HDB approving this type of request? I already emailed HDB and they want me to purchase the flat first and submit the contractor drawings.... Let me know you're experiences!

Hi all Looking for quotes for full reno for resale EA of 149sqm. Works include (but not limited to) : 1) hacking of kitchen cabinets and 2.5 walls 2) hacking of main door area to accommodate recess area 3) hacking utility door wall and 2 sides of common room walls 4) erecting half glass and full glass panels (to be discussed) 5) hacking of all flooring in living room, kitchen, bath bathrooms and recess area 6) tiling for all above areas 7) carpentry (to be discussed) Wish to know what is a good budget. Thanks!

I need help for second opinion on my quotation. Don't know to go ahead with this because is slightly of my budget but my gut feeling tells me this ID is able to execute what I want base on the past project they did. Quotation for 4-room (92sqm) 1. Erect 2" H Kitchen Cabinet Base with cement plaster on top surface and tiles at the sides (Use spare tiles provided by HDB) : $600 2. Erect 2" H shower kerb at 2 baths (Use spare tiles provided by HDB) : $320 3. Purchase prepacked materials :$850 4. Upload materials and debris removal :$730 5. Supply and lay 60 x 60 cm homogenous tiles ($3/sqf) to living and 3 bedrooms flooring come with skirting: $8400 6. Install bronze alumni clear glass sliding window at yard without top hung (3tracks-3panels) :$700 7. Install 10mm thick clear tempered 1 fixed and 1 swing shower screen at master bath with hinges mounted to wall (wall to wall) :$560 8. Install 10mm thick s/blasted glass swing door at master bath entrance (s/blasted facing outside) standard size: $660 9. Install P/coat alumin acrylic panel PD door at common bath entrance (Selected pattern, standard size): $360 10. Construct Designer kitchen cabinet (Laminate with ABS edging inclusive soft closed hinges and draws with full extension tracks), Top and bottom 2.8m, include 2 tier stainless steel rack and frosted glass panel and cutlery tray. Installation of hood and hob: $3080 11. Fabricate kitchen island without cement base in laminate finish: 1.8m (w) x 0.8m (d) x 0.9m (h): $2000 12. Fabricate quartz worktop for kitchen cabinet and island: $2080 13. Fabricate sliding panel wardrobe at master room in laminate finish. (Come with internal fitting storage system) 2.2m: $2480 14. Fabricate queen size bed frame in laminate finish (1.5m (w) x 0.3m (h)) with storage on one side: $1800 15. Painting Nippon vinilex 5000 matt finish to internal wall and martex white to ceiling. Choice of 5 max colours and multiple trips: $1700 16. Chemical wash (if applicable) and general cleaning: $350 17. Laying protection sheets for affected areas: $300 18. Supply and install 3 veneer (Semi-core) door with round knob: $870 (Top up $40 each door for solid wood) 19. Plumbing (Labour charge only) a. Sink/basin and tap x3 sets : $360 b. Bath accessories x 2 sets : $120 c. Spray gun and mini valve x 2 sets: $120 d. Extension of piping for sink :$60 e. Run exposed pipe after city gas: $360 f. Rainshower at master: $120 20. Electrical work: $1500 base cost (Any additional work will incur top up) 21. Design and space planning fees (Consultation, colour & material proposal, site supervision & coordination, perspective drawing for carpentry works, submission to HDB/BCA) :$1300 Total cost: $31660 (NETT) Confirmation fee: $2000 (Can be deducted out from final amount) + 7%GST Do help me and feel free to comment and advice how do I ask ID to lower the quote. Thank you so much

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You're invited to RenoTalk Live on the 15th of April 2017 at Intercontinental Hotel! Meet other like-minded new homeowners over afternoon tea and light bites. Expect talks for guests speakers + receive FREE consultation from interior design firms. Stand a chance to WIN air tickets to Taiwan, 2D1N staycation at New Majestic Hotel, and many more! Limited spots available. RSVP here: http://bit.ly/2mzk1Bl

You're invited to RenoTalk Live on the 15th of April 2017 at Intercontinental Hotel! Meet other like-minded new homeowners over afternoon tea and light bites. Expect talks from guest speakers on topics like choosing the right air-conditioner, to the health benefits of drinking purified water, to learning what's the best kitchen countertop for your home! Receive FREE consultation from interior design firms + stand a chance to WIN air tickets to Taiwan, 2D1N staycation at New Majestic Hotel, and many more! Limited spots available. RSVP here: http://bit.ly/2mzk1Bl

Hi forumers, I need your help, to see if the reno company's quotation is reasonable. Let me know your thoughts. A Demolition Works A.1 To hack off existing Wall at kitchen area(balance 1m from floor keep) 720 Approx Size: L2200mm H1600mm A.2 Submission of professional engineer FOC A.3 Haulage services 750 A.4 Removal & disposal services FOC A Subtotal 1470 B Masonry Works*Inclusive of the use of prepacked materials mandated by HDB(excluding tiles) B.1 To supply materials & labour to lay 60 x 60 polished homogeous tiles/w skirting at floor of Living & 3630 dining room. *based on $3.00 psf tile B.2 To supply materials & labour to lay 60 x 60 polished homogeous tiles/w skirting at floor of master 1990 bedroom. *based on $3.00 psf tile B.3 To supply materials & labour to lay 60 x 60 polished homogeous tiles/w skirting at floor of bedroom 2 1320 *based on $3.00 psf tile B.4 To supply materials & labour to lay 60 x 60 polished homogeous tiles/w skirting at floor of bedroom 3 1290 *based on $3.00 psf tile B.5 To supply materials & labour to make to good hacking area wall(kitchen) excluding tiles 500 B.6 To supply materials & labour to construct 50mm cement kitchen cabinet base 550 B.7 To supply materials & labour to construct shower curb at master bathroom 180 B Subtotal 9460 C Plumbing Works C.1 To supply labour to install kitchen sink & tap after carpentry work 120 C.2 To supply materials & labour to install 2 nos hot water points 200 C.3 To supply labour to install 2 nos Shower mixer 180 C.4 To supply labour to install 2nos water heater or instant heater 120 C.5 To supply labour to install 2 nos toilet spraygun 80 C.6 To supply labour to install bathroom accessories FOC C Subtotal 700 D Aluminium / Glass Works / Wrought Iron D.1 To supply materials & labour to install fixed panel 10mm tempered glass at kitchen area 570 Approx size: L2100mm H1600mm D.2 To supply materials & labour to install 5mm clear mirror for shoe cabinet 250 Approx size: L500mm H2000mm D.3 To supply materials & labour to install fixed panel with casement 10mm tempered glass shower 480 screen at master bathroom. Approx size: L1500mm H1800mm D.4 To supply materials & labour to install sliding door with fix panel with 10mm tempered glass at 750 kitchen entrance area. Approx size: L1100mm H2100mm D Subtotal 2050 G Miscellaneous G.1 To supply materials & labour to paint whole house ceiling & wall using Nippon Venillux 5000 1450 emulsion paint.( 5 colors including white) G.2 To supply materials & labour to paint whole house gate, door, door frame, pipe & etc FOC G.3 To supply materials & labour to lay cardboard protection at areas of work FOC G.4 General Cleaning for whole house upon completion 250 G.5 Acid washing for whole house to remove stains 250 G.6 To supply materials & labour to install Mitsubishi system 4 inverter at master, common 2 , 3 & study room (4A28VAMSY. GE10VA *3MSY. GE18VA*1) 3950 G Subtotal 5900 H Budgetary Carpentry Quotation ( Prices are subjected to change at final design & material stage ) Kitchen H.1 Design, fabricate & install top & bottom Kook's kitchen cabinet . 3260 • Designer Kitchen Cabinet • ABS Laminated Door • Aluminium glass door • Coloured PVC Internal Finish • slow close/anti-slam hinges • slow close/anti-slam drawers • 1 set "BLUM Aventos" Pull Up Slow Close Door • 1 No Stainless Steel Dish Rack • solid plywood Approx sze: L6200mm x H850mm x D600mm/D350mm H.2 To supply material & install selected 15mm Quartz worktop. 1370 Approx sze: L3100mm x D600mm H.3 To supply material & install selected 12mm'' Bellus''solid-surface worktop 450 Approx sze: L1500mm x D600mm Living Area H.4 Design, fabricate & install full height shoe cabinet w/settee and display with solid plywood/finished 1820 in color PVC, laminate. Approx Size: L 1000mm H2550mm D450mm Master Bedroom H.5 Design, fabricate & install built-in full height sliding wardrobe with solid plywood finished in color 4650 PVC & laminate. Approx size: L4500mm H2550mm D600mm H.6 To supply materials & labour to construct one step platform(Include 1 small step to platform) with 2350 storage at side and top in selected laminate finish at master bedroom. Approx size: L2800mm x D2200mm X H300mm Dining Room H.7 Design, fabricate & install island w/settee and display with solid plywood/finished in color PVC, 1250 laminate. Approx Size: L 1500mm H750mm D600mm H Subtotal 15150 Please let me know asap....

Hi All, Anyone engaged ID Urban Habitat Design for their reno? How is the workmanship and service? We received a quote from them and is reasonable compared to engaging Contractors. However their payment term is not flexible. Asking 10% Upon confirmation, 40% before commencement of site and Masonry works , 40% before confirmation and fabrication of carpentry and 10% Handover. Although this is standard payment terms, we tried negotiating but not successful. 50% payment required even before starting any work. Appreciate any feedback.

To all Home Owners Pls be careful with Carpenter Workz Pte Ltd or T.I Furnishing Pte Ltd or Carpenter Work Pte Ltd or Elementz Design. Tommy Ong, the managing director is bankruptcy and they are unable to deliver after you made deposit. If you are also a victim. Pls message me.

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