DiZa 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2010 (edited) OVERVIEW: After visiting about 7 - 8 houses, my fiance and I finally settled on a 3A unit in Yishun. When we decided to buy the unit, we knew we had to change EVERYTHING. The whole unit is bare without kitchen cabinet or built-in wardrobe. The grilles, gate and doors were in their original conditions. And the wiring is a mess.. I hate to see the electrical tubing (or whateva u called it) running across the walls. My parents' place used to be in Sengkang and they had all the wiring concealed, something that might not be possible for old units. KEYS COLLECTION: - 6 Dec 2010 RENOVATION WORKS: - 14 Dec 2010 to 30 Jan 2011 FLOOR PLAN: ID COMPANY: IDEAL HOUSE After visiting about four ID companies, we settled on the last ID we visited as their quotation was the cheapest and we've heard positive reviews about them from this forum. Sean, our ID was very accommodating and he gave good suggestions for our unit. Below is the first layout plan that he planned for us. Along the way, we made many changes. LIVING ROOM: - hack flooring and skirting - plaster wall - at the main entrance, "foyer" with pebbles - featured wall and tv console - L-box with lights - ceiling fan - air-con COMMON AND MASTER BEDROOMS: - hack flooring and skirting - plaster wall - air-con KITCHEN - hack flooring - plaster wall - cabinets - glass panel - base for washing machine and fridge KITCHEN BATHROOM: - hack and change everything except for the pipes and window MASTER BEDROOM BATHROOM: - hack and change everything except for the pipes and window - wet and dry area - install vanity cabinet with mirror - install shower glass door DOORS, WINDOWS AND GRILLES: - designer door for all doors - sliding tinted glass windows - wrought iron main gate - wrought iron grille for common bedroom and hall - aluminum grille for kitchen and master bedroom ELECTRICAL: - change distribution box - re-wiring the whole house - change all single socket to double sockets TOTAL DAMAGE: - Reno: abt $30k - Wiring: abt $2k - Bathroom accessories & Lightings: abt $3.5k - Furniture: close to $10k Edited December 27, 2010 by DiZa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DiZa 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2010 Renovation works has already started since 14 Dec. Yesterday when I visited my unit, hacking of the whole unit has been completed. For the next few days, they will start on tiling and plastering works. Below are some pics of the unit. Hall - Before and after hacking Common bedroom - Before hacking Master bedroom - Before and after hacking Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DiZa 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2010 (edited) Kitchen - Before and after hacking Bathrooms - Before and after hacking Edited December 16, 2010 by DiZa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neubie 2 Report post Posted December 16, 2010 Welcome! Ur Reno progressing fast n smooth! More pics!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DiZa 0 Report post Posted December 17, 2010 Welcome! Ur Reno progressing fast n smooth! More pics!!! Thx.. So far, so good.. Will update more pics.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DiZa 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2011 (edited) It's been a while since I last update on my reno progress... So far I'm satisfied with the workmanship although I have to keep in mind that nothing is perfect.. I would say the house is 60% to 70% complete. Done: Tiling for whole house Painting (except for kitchen) False ceiling Air con Wiring Base for kitchen cabinet, fridge and washing machine Rubbish chute Not done: Kitchen cabinet Doors Fixing of bathroom accessories Window grills Main gate Featured wall & TV console Electrical sockets Pictures will be uploaded soon... Currently resizing and uploading it... Edited January 8, 2011 by DiZa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DiZa 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2011 (edited) Master bedroom Before any reno work Walls: After plastering Walls felt soooo smooth. =D Air-con installation The air-con trunking and air-con ledge area really irritates me! As for the ledge, it was stated in my quotation that it will be boxed up. So that is not a prob at all. Initially I wanted to have the trunking closer to the ceiling but the air-con guy was against it and so is my fiance. They claimed that if there was a leakage, the walls would turn ugly. I had no choice but to have the trunking very close to the floor.. I was prepared to live with the ugly trunking.. However, Sean was soooo nice.. He told me that he will box that area up nicely FOC!!! Edited January 8, 2011 by DiZa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DiZa 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2011 L-Box Air-con trunking and ledge were boxed up nicely. And the end product (with painted walls) I'm very2 satisfied... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mistgun 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2011 Welcome to Yishun.. Which blk you bought? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hosebo 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2011 knock knock... how's the progress? share pics ler.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
