Small House To Slightly Bigger House, From Little Saving To Alot Of Loans

[split84 0]

congrats on your new house. kathib is a nice place to live but also depend on your work place. cant be quite far for some areas like jurong,pasirpanjang etc.. i am now living in kathib in my parents house. my house in bukitpanjang reno almost done liao.. so cant wait to move in fast as wife working in bukit timah and me at pasir panjang.

me staying in 84+ very convinient, 1mins from mrt and anmeneties.

enjoy your stay ya!!

I work in the west near nuh.. But lucky with circle line travel to nuh only take less than 45mins

[split84 0]

some update..

after some comparison we actually narrow to 1 contractor as he is prompt with his replies and swift with his quote..even though he is not the lowest..he original quote for 3 toilets, toilets vanity cabinet (3.5ft), shoe cabinets, painting, tiling, hacking, louver doors was at 16k plus and he told us the price will sure lower after the final measurement..was very looking forward for the final quote..but was a total disappointment after seeing it..at 1am..and after that so disappointed till cant slp..came to work today with superb dark ring..final quote become was 10k more..after we include in other items like ceiling and electrical..totally bust my budget..

Edited November 12, 2012 by split84

[potatoes 0]

Hi Split84, congrats on being the new EM owner. Ur Gen 2 EM looks well maintained. Indeed u can save on many big ticket items if u r considering on budget reno. What is the extent of ur reno? R u redoing the existing staircase?

[split84 0]

Hi Split84, congrats on being the new EM owner. Ur Gen 2 EM looks well maintained. Indeed u can save on many big ticket items if u r considering on budget reno. What is the extent of ur reno? R u redoing the existing staircase?

not doing major reno..total abt 12 items im doing;

1. water piping for 3 toilets
   
2. toilets tiling (hacking and tiling)
   
3. toilet carpentary work for 2 toilet
   
4. shower screen for 2 toilet
   
5. 1 full height shoe cabinets outside study room
   
6. pd doors for 3 toilets
   
7. 7ft louver doors (suppose to be ment for the wiw which i will be diy)
   
8. ceiling work
   
9. electrical work (if budget permit will rewiring whole house if not will only be adding per points)
   
10. varnishing upper floor parquet and chemical wash whole house tiles
    
11. painting whole house
    

so far have gotten 5 quotation..price from 14k to 32k (not yet include electical work and ceiling..quotation for rewiring is 3.2k to 3.5k

budget was only 20k for all..so now trying to nego with 2 contractors on the pricing..will finalize the quote by tomorrow..

[shannan 0]

Hi, I just bought a EM too.

Can i have the contacts for the 3 cheaper renovation companys that is doing the toilets tiling (hacking and tiling)and painting please?

How much do they quote you for painting the whole house?

[split84 0]

Hi I was quoted from 1.5k to 2.5k for painting.. The cheapest I got was from basic im*** but too bad their slot gotta wait till after jan n might not be possible to rush my work before cny.. 2nd lowest is not very responsive..I will post more detail abt my quote tomorrow now will be signing today with 3rd lowest who is responsive and his quote after nego is as gd as 2nd lowest...so far every thing squeeze in was close to 22k

[potatoes 0]

Hi I was quoted from 1.5k to 2.5k for painting.. The cheapest I got was from basic im*** but too bad their slot gotta wait till after jan n might not be possible to rush my work before cny.. 2nd lowest is not very responsive..I will post more detail abt my quote tomorrow now will be signing today with 3rd lowest who is responsive and his quote after nego is as gd as 2nd lowest...so far every thing squeeze in was close to 22k

1.5k is quite low esp when there r many high places to cover for EM. Ensure they quote weather proof paint for balcony....what abt diff colours? I was given a choice of up to 4 colours. Do u need to do plastering for your place?

U will find many added cost along the way.....

[split84 0]

5 color tone.. Oh nv tot abt outdoor paint for balcony think wil let them know

[split84 0]

Final quote for my house;

DEMOLITION & HACKING OF EXISTING WALL AND FLOOR TILES:SGD 2,500.00

DESCRIPTION

1) DEMOLITION OF SPECIFIED WALLS

2) REMOVAL OF EXISTING FIXTURES AS SPECIFIED BY CLIENT

3) HACKING OF EXISTING TILES IN SPECIFIED AREAS

4) DISPOSAL OF ALL DEBRIS

5) MAKE GOOD OF PARQUET FLOORING DURING DEMOLITION WORKS

BI-FOLD TOP LOUVERED DOOR FOR WALK-IN WARDROBE: SGD 800.00

SHOWER SCREEN MBR: SGD 410.00

3.5FT SUSPENDED VANITY MBR: SGD 805.00

(INCLUSIVE OF SOLID SURFACE & LAMINATES)

(ALUMINUM CABINET DOORS WILL BE PROVIDED)

LAYING OF WALL & FLOOR TILES MBR: SGD 1390.00

(DESIGN OF TILES TO BE SELECTED BY OWNER)

(COST INCLUDES PURCHASING OF TILES $3.20 psf)

SHOWER SCREEN Common Rm 2: SGD 410.00

SUSPENDED VANITY Common Rm 2: SGD 975.00

(INCLUSIVE OF SOLID SURFACE & LAMINATES)

(ALUMINUM CABINET DOORS WILL BE PROVIDED)

LAYING OF WALL & FLOOR TILES Common Rm 2: SGD 1280.00

(DESIGN OF TILES TO BE SELECTED BY OWNER)

(COST INCLUDES PURCHASING OF TILES $3.20 psf)

LAYING OF WALL & FLOOR TILES 1st floor WC: SGD 900.00

(DESIGN OF TILES TO BE SELECTED BY OWNER)

(COST INCLUDES PURCHASING OF TILES $3.20 psf)

5FT FULL HEIGHT SHOE CABINET SGD 1100.00

PROVISION OF A DOOR & FRAME SGD for study room 100.00

PLUMBING WORKS: SGD 1600.00

(RE-PIPING OF THE KITCHEN SINK, ALL BATHROOMS TO SS PIPES)

ERECTION OF A NEW WALL AT SPECIFIED AREA: SGD 300.00

PAINTING FOR THE WHOLE UNIT: SGD 2400.00

(OWNER TO SELECT PAINT COLOURS UP TO 5 include 1 outdoor paint for balcony)

SHOWER KERB FOR MASTER & COMMON 2 BATHROOMS FOC

PD DOOR FOR ALL BATHROOMS SGD 750.00

CHEMICAL WASH: SGD 500.00

PROTECTION OF FLOORING DURING WORKS: FOC

POLISHING OF EXISTING PARQUET FLOORING SGD 1500.00

RELOCATION WORKS FOR DOOR AND FRAME for common rm 2: FOC

RE-WIRING FOR THE ENTIRE UNIT: SGD 3400.00

CEILING WORKS FOR ENTIRE UNIT: SGD 2200.00

ALL CARPENTRY PRODUCTS WILL BE PRODUCED USING 5mm THICK PLYWOOD

ABS TRIMMINGS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ALL CARPENTRY PRODUCTS

A WARRANTY PERIOD OF 1 YEAR WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ALL WORKS

Edited November 14, 2012 by split84

[summersann 6]

Final quote for my house;

DEMOLITION & HACKING OF EXISTING WALL AND FLOOR TILES:SGD 2,500.00

DESCRIPTION

1) DEMOLITION OF SPECIFIED WALLS

2) REMOVAL OF EXISTING FIXTURES AS SPECIFIED BY CLIENT

3) HACKING OF EXISTING TILES IN SPECIFIED AREAS

4) DISPOSAL OF ALL DEBRIS

5) MAKE GOOD OF PARQUET FLOORING DURING DEMOLITION WORKS

BI-FOLD TOP LOUVERED DOOR FOR WALK-IN WARDROBE: SGD 800.00

SHOWER SCREEN MBR: SGD 410.00

3.5FT SUSPENDED VANITY MBR: SGD 805.00

(INCLUSIVE OF SOLID SURFACE & LAMINATES)

(ALUMINUM CABINET DOORS WILL BE PROVIDED)

LAYING OF WALL & FLOOR TILES MBR: SGD 1390.00

(DESIGN OF TILES TO BE SELECTED BY OWNER)

(COST INCLUDES PURCHASING OF TILES $3.20 psf)

SHOWER SCREEN Common Rm 2: SGD 410.00

SUSPENDED VANITY Common Rm 2: SGD 975.00

(INCLUSIVE OF SOLID SURFACE & LAMINATES)

(ALUMINUM CABINET DOORS WILL BE PROVIDED)

LAYING OF WALL & FLOOR TILES Common Rm 2: SGD 1280.00

(DESIGN OF TILES TO BE SELECTED BY OWNER)

(COST INCLUDES PURCHASING OF TILES $3.20 psf)

LAYING OF WALL & FLOOR TILES 1st floor WC: SGD 900.00

(DESIGN OF TILES TO BE SELECTED BY OWNER)

(COST INCLUDES PURCHASING OF TILES $3.20 psf)

5FT FULL HEIGHT SHOE CABINET SGD 1100.00

PROVISION OF A DOOR & FRAME SGD for study room 100.00

PLUMBING WORKS: SGD 1600.00

(RE-PIPING OF THE KITCHEN SINK, ALL BATHROOMS TO SS PIPES)

ERECTION OF A NEW WALL AT SPECIFIED AREA: SGD 300.00

PAINTING FOR THE WHOLE UNIT: SGD 2400.00

(OWNER TO SELECT PAINT COLOURS UP TO 5 include 1 outdoor paint for balcony)

SHOWER KERB FOR MASTER & COMMON 2 BATHROOMS FOC

PD DOOR FOR ALL BATHROOMS SGD 750.00

CHEMICAL WASH: SGD 500.00

PROTECTION OF FLOORING DURING WORKS: FOC

POLISHING OF EXISTING PARQUET FLOORING SGD 1500.00

RELOCATION WORKS FOR DOOR AND FRAME for common rm 2: FOC

RE-WIRING FOR THE ENTIRE UNIT: SGD 3400.00

CEILING WORKS FOR ENTIRE UNIT: SGD 2200.00

ALL CARPENTRY PRODUCTS WILL BE PRODUCED USING 5mm THICK PLYWOOD

ABS TRIMMINGS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ALL CARPENTRY PRODUCTS

A WARRANTY PERIOD OF 1 YEAR WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ALL WORKS

fits yours budget?

[split84 0]

fits yours budget?

slightly above my budget of $20k after further discount by contractor..

[summersann 6]

slightly above my budget of $20k after further discount by contractor..

as long as the contractor doesn't add on a lot of other things along the way, it should be okay right?

you're not doing anything to the staircase?

[split84 0]

as long as the contractor doesn't add on a lot of other things along the way, it should be okay right?

you're not doing anything to the staircase?

Ya i told the contractor any addition i will not have money to pay even by selling my hubby backside..not gonna do anything to the stairs..i have 3 young terror at home if do majoy overhaul is also a waste of money as they will damage them in no time..

[summersann 6]

Ya i told the contractor any addition i will not have money to pay even by selling my hubby backside..not gonna do anything to the stairs..i have 3 young terror at home if do majoy overhaul is also a waste of money as they will damage them in no time..

haha ("selling hubby backside")

good that you've found a contractor for your renovation! hope it all goes smoothly! when do you start?

[split84 0]

haha ("selling hubby backside")

good that you've found a contractor for your renovation! hope it all goes smoothly! when do you start?

should be starting on 11 dec, hopefully can move in by 11 jan since im not doing much..