Yesterday morning, I went to my second contractor and got a quote for $44k. This ID was really patient and spent three hours talking to me on my initial consultation. Yesterday, we spent two hours talking. I would like to give the project to him but the cost is the factor. The most I would spend is $35k. And I think most of the stuff that I asked to be included are what I really want. I want my home to be the little enclave that I can come home and relax in.
Last Wed, I went to Mustafa to buy my TV. The model I bought is Samsung 50A410. It is a 50 inch plasma TV, HD ready for $2499. I think that is a good buy and I got a free gift of $400 Robinson's voucher and a Samsung 8.1 MP digital camera free. Installation and the bracket is free too. I am looking forward to them delivering the TV to my workplace tomorrow where it will stay till renovation commences in Feb 2009.
Today, I went to Jalan Besar area with my gf to look at sinks, taps, lights and fans. I went to Hoe Chuan and they have a wide variety of everything. The WC that I liked will cost about $282 each and I need two. So that is $564. Iliked a UFO tap that I saw, about $80 each, so that's $160. The kitchen sink will cost me about $500. The kitchen tap about $100. The rain shower set is $400. The water storage heater about $300. The instant heater in the common toilet is $150. Have I left anything out?
Total damage = $2174
I also stopped by a fans and lighting shop. The saleman quite aggressive, keep pestering me to buy on the spot. Friend, I will only buy just before the renovation. Money keep in the bank got interest one leh. I wanted five ceiling fans. He quoted me this Elmark brand fan with lights, $200 with the lights and $150 without. I will probably need three with lights and two without. So that will be total of $900 and installation is not free. Delivery is free though.
I went over to Mustafa (again) to look at the electrical stuff I have to buy.
EF Hob=$300
EF Hood=$500
LG two door fridge=$700
LG front load washer(9kg)=$800
Rice cooker=$100
Thermos flask=$50
Vacuum cleaner=$200
Iron=$100
Aircon (system 3)=$1600
T0tal=$4350
Wah lau eh, gonna faint siah, all $$$ leh.
Anyway, Tue, I am going to see my first contractor who gave me a $30k+ quote without some of the items that I want, like plastered walls throughout and fasle ceiling. Let's see how much he quotes with these two items added in.
Time is the essence now. I intend to commence renovation in the second week of Feb 2009. I must finish by third week of March 2009. Or else my gf don't have a place to stay in. Her home lease expires at the end of March 2009. So, I have one to two weeks to make up my mind about the contractor I intend to use. After that, the interesting part starts, like choosing the color theme, the laminated flooring color and all those interesting stuff. I am looking forward to that.
Now, I think about it.........next year April (if everything goes well and according to plan) I will have a cosy home to stay in. My gf will cook dinner for me and when I come home, I will have home cooked food to eat. So, don't you think I am one happy guy?
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