Yah. I've tried walking from the current E-W line Paya Lebar MRT to GS and took around 8mins++, i think depending on fast u walk bah. CCL Paya Lebar MRT is a bit further down, so i guess need another 3-4 mins, which I think still within walking distance. As for the sheltered walkways, hopefully they can consruct some shelter below the MRT track from the MRT to the Eunos Rd 5 area. Then cut across the blks in the Eunos Rd 5 area, n then cross the rd to reach GS liao.

MikeDirnt,
My opinion is start from ur own frds first. C how much the ID/contractor quote them n have a rough guide wat to expect. if u like wat u c, i.e. carpentry works, like the feel, then start shortlisting them. This is wat i'm planning to do lor.

wow that's great if HDB provides that! :) guess can only wait till we get our keys...

thinking of hacking the wall between MBR and bedroom 3 into one big MBR, then can also do my walk-in wardrobe... hahaha... need to psycho my hubby later... anyway so far i've shortlisted about 6 IDs/ contractors... will meet them after CNY see how the feeling first, then shortlist 3 "finalists" when get key ask them to refine their quotations then choose from there... so far my list is:

1) Unimax Creative
2) Inside Living
3) Mei Sin Furniture
4) Image Creative
5) Earnest Interiors
6) Intra Design

any comments/ feedback??

Hi faithz17,

I started searching for ID's too like you! =)

1) and 4) I dropped cause the ID did not get back to me at all about the quotation after first meetup =_=''

5) ID (Kennedy) was very prompt in making changes / revision to quotes so he is pretty much shortlisted... He is the one of the only IDs that does revision, replies very quick... hahaa =D which is something that I do admire...

6) Quotation is on the high side cause he does a lump sum without any breakdown. Allows for a lot freedom to max out things like no. of mirrors / no. of colours for paint with no added cost i think? Good for the modern look i guess, but I am looking at using a natural theme so think i do not intend to use a lot of mirrors? so might drop him... The ID Dave is a nice guy though... not pushy a lot and gives really great ideas... just not really my hubby and my cup of tea...

I also shortlisted
1. Baroque Interior - ID is accomodating, but carpentry is so-so 
2. Citrus Box - Carpentry is ok but is a new company =X not too sure what to expect...
3. Ideal House - Does not allow us to have a look at the current projects until inital confirmation with deposit =_='''
I not too sure about the wall bringing down the value, but I think it is common view ba.But hacking is cheap (from what the ID said) it is what happens after that which is expensive... hahaaa =)

But your parent's idea about the MBR is innovative =) Not too sure how much is the damage in terms of reno though.... =D

wahseh. uall done so much research liao. hahaha....... efficient. Remember to share more with us.

Just to comment on something regarding renotalk, i remembered few mths back i read abt this contractor called Ah Soon, everybody was praising him how gd how gd. but lately i revisit that thread, it seems like he made a mess for some of the forumers there and left the job halfway done after collecting the deposit. But of cos, it might just be this 1 bad sheep. The thread can be found here:- http://www.renotalk.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=21215&st=2000&start=2000
So my fellow future neighbours, be cautious.

Btw, my previous post on what precautions homeowners can take before renovating their home oso taken fr 1 of the post there.

my HLE also approve liao...

:)

Congrats! =D

haha..... next stage is rub hands n wait for letter to collect keys liao.

btw, just saw this gd news at this link. http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1033747/1/.html

anybody willing to showcase their flat if completed? :)

you guys can work out with the ID (get commission) in recommending your neighbours if the job is well done. win win situation for all

countdown to return to sg...

Has anyone received the HDB letter informing that HLE been approved?
I only got SMS and asked to login to HDB web page to check.

think i got it...

Posted By subutai on 29 Jan 2010 05:13 PM
Has anyone received the HDB letter informing that HLE been approved?
I only got SMS and asked to login to HDB web page to check.

Congratz. The letter will come after this sms. :)

Posted By aini on 25 Jan 2010 10:31 PM
Sorry Sunday is the only day to wake up late.. hehehe

Sun (31-Jan)
Breakfast (9am)
1.


Lunch (12pm)
1. Packard
2. Jimixer
3. YipPoh
4. Aini

Tea (4pm)
1. Jimixer
2. Packard
3. YipPoh
4. faithz17
5. Aini

I would agree with Soothe with regards to the HLE. What we share are just our experiences. I believe each case will be unique. For those having probs with HLE, u need to call up HDB and talk to them.

So, is the meetup confirmed?

Blk 2A
1) Soothe - Woodlands
2) songs
3) MikeDirnt
4) sabby
5) YiPPoh
6) k3nn3th03
7) doozo
8) aini
9) Nanny Nissa - Woodlands
10) P W - Paya Lebar
11) subutai

Blk 2B
1) Donaldchng - Joo Chiat
2) Ryan - Bishan
3) Criteria - Aljunied
4) EightVIII - Kallang
5) Paul
6) pigletsik
7). lovelycloud - Boon Keng
8) Presario
9) Zor - Bedok

Blk 2C
1) yliesohealn- Ang Mo Kio
2) Pam Goh
3) blueyme
4) sohpohchong
5) sydneybc
6) oshiezan
7) faithz17 - Rochor
8) statuskoh - bedok
Blk 2D
1) tanjason - Kembangan
2) jaslinelin - Choa Chu Kang
3) fz599
4) Samie - Bukit Panjang
5) jimixer
6) swimpal
7) deshooi - Ang Mo Kio
8) j_jewelz
9) bogser -

Blk 3A
1) tksl - AMK
2) tsupan
3) funnyloh
4) Packard - Bishan
5) treejeyjey
6) nike12girl
7) fay79
8) Holysaint60

Posted By Packard on 30 Jan 2010 05:25 PM

Posted By aini on 25 Jan 2010 10:31 PM
Sorry Sunday is the only day to wake up late.. hehehe

Sun (31-Jan)
Breakfast (9am)
1.


Lunch (12pm)
1. Packard
2. Jimixer
3. YipPoh
4. Aini

Tea (4pm)
1. Jimixer
2. Packard
3. YipPoh
4. faithz17
5. Aini

I would agree with Soothe with regards to the HLE. What we share are just our experiences. I believe each case will be unique. For those having probs with HLE, u need to call up HDB and talk to them.

So, is the meetup confirmed?

i still in kangaroo land...

:|

Wont be able to join you all.. will be going overseas tmr..