Finally ! After Months Of Endless House Hunting !

[fatmian 0]

Not really new to Renotalk, was around the last time when I got the keys to my 2nd flat in Bukit Batok (under username: damianchew - the one who recommended Mrs Mckennic for cleaning tile/grout - my only post ha ha ha) and now into my 3rd flat at Hougang.

The one **** thing I have come to know after going through 2 renovations is that one should never ever use renovation contacts from friends, why? Because you will find that the standards are often different and the prices are always higher ..... so this time round I have decided that I would choose one from the pool of highly recommended IDs from Renotalk.

While searching, I have come across a few and if anyone have any really bad experience with them, please drop me your comments before I make a 3rd mistake (God forbid!). If any kind souls could give me their ID contacts that would be great, cause some of the names mentioned are a few/many months old and in the ID trade, they have a habit of moving around.

Thanks a lot mates!

ID

1. The ***** Pte Ltd

2. 2nd Edition Pte Ltd

3. Inzen Interior Design

4. Intra Design

5. Design Rebirth

6. A & D Interior Pte Ltd

7. The Carpenter's Workshop

8. The Design Practice

9. Living@tmosphere

10. RAE Interior Design

11. Ideal Design Studio

12. Linear Space

13. Earnest Interior

14. Impress 21

Kitchen/Closet Specialist

1. Mudian

2. Kitchen Culture

3. Closetrobe

4. Alumix/Ximula

My own contractor

Trade Build Renovation And Construction Works

Mr Chng Mook Cheong

27, Mandai Estate, #06-05, Innovation Place Tower 2, Singapore 729931

67643075/97113986

68927756

A short story about Mook Cheong, not sure anyone use him before, overall very good but depending on your budget, the materials used can range from low end (if low budget) to high end (if higher budget), if I ever use him, will have to remind him not to cut corners ..... the 1st house I had, got him to do my house, it was a simple renovation and was less than 12K (actual figure even lower but let's not spoil the market) but after a while cracks started to form, same with my friend who recommended him and his was a open kitchen, so even more obvious. But his wet works and tiling is really good but again need to keep reminding him NOT to use low grade materials. Otherwise, he is quite value for money. The 2nd house I ask him to quote but was kindaof expensive as compared to ID Emboss (surprised? no lah, used their subsidiary company for contracting work only, no interior design but got lots of horrific stories to share, terrible sub-contractors .... by the way, whatever happened to Ron Leow?)

Anyway, going to share with guys my journey till the house is completed, so until the next time ..... cheerios.

By the way, anyone stay in Blk 532 Hougang?

Cheerios

The Fatman

[HomeMaster 0]

So have you decided on your ID and kitchen/closet specialist?? Can you share your renovation cost and experience so far? I am looking for a kitchen/closet specialist and contractor.

Thank you.

[DKCH 0]

ID Emboss is a sub of Ko Hong. Used to be able to get a GST waiver through ID Emboss but not anymore since it is now a GST-listed company.

OrangeCube is not bad. They have quite nice designs, and... once in a while, you can get GST waived too. See their quota.

For cupboards, can check Cupboards by OM. They are at IMM and Liang Court. The outlet at Liang Court has more cupboard displays. But, they are on the relatively more expensive side. Actually, they are having a promotion now. Second set that you purchase is 50% off. Might be quite worth it.

Another cupboards company would be Lumiera which is located at Furniture Mall. So far, after comparing Alumix/Ximula, Cupboards and Lumiera, Lumiera is the cheapest. They say they use solid wood imported from Australia. Seems not bad-lah. Worth checking it out.

All the best with your reno!

[hobbes11 0]

hi

RON Leow has moved fromID Emboss to asiabuilder, his number is still the same 90080700

[hobbes11 0]

sorry it should be asialand not asiabuilders

http://www.asialand-builder.com/mainmenu.html