We reached at least 30 mins prior to our appointment and went to straight up to pay our fire insurance at leavel 2 and then, went downstairs to get a que number.
So once our que no is being called, we quickly went in, settled down and sign my CPF savings away to finance the HDB loan.. there, within 5 mins, I'm a HDB slave for the next 25 years.
Upon our key collections, one will need to make payment for the SC charges of $50++ at level 3 and then went down to level 2 to make an appointment to switch our power supply.
Straight after all the paperworks are done.. we drove to our flat. Super super excited!! Finally step foot to our flat!
Since hubs is a Christian hence no pineapple throwing or anything.. He just said a simple prayer and we both enter the house. Though I hang a small cross on the window ledge... God bless this house.
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| Our small abode (4 room flat) |
So after collecting the keys to our home, we went to make an appointment for SP (Singapore Powers) to activate our electrical and water supply. So we can go up at night when lights and all.
Next would be to meet up with the shortlisted contractors & Interior Designers.
These are my shortlisted list
- Mr K from H2O Renovation
- Mr J & E from Chun Xiang Renovation
- Butterpaper Studio
- Rezt & Relax
Mr K seems like a man of a few words. He basically just took down some measurement and didn't even write down what we wanted. Didn't give much input on space planning. But the quotation that we received has almost 80% of what we wanted. However I feel that his quote was kinda sloppy. Looks like he took someone else quote and just edit here and there. There is even 1 or 2 items that was listed but not what I required. Hmm... anyway his quote is 30K hence I need to drop him
Mr J & Mr E
A small team of 3 man (Including Mr J & Mr E) came by.. told them what we wanted and was quite impressed that Mr J could immediately sketch out the kitchen layout for me. They also gave me afew suggestion. Quite responsive when we asked for a 2nd revise quote.
Quote was within my budget.
Butterpaper Studio
A husband and wife team who are architect during the day. I love love love their works and right from the start, I was very very keen to hire them to do the renovations. However their quote (as base on the past works) came out to be 45K. That's way above our budget so I guess... they kinda drop us instead of the other way round..
Rezt & Relax
An ID was recommended by my gf and he happens to be our school mate. Though I have to recollection of him. So anyway, 1 week has past and I have yet to receive his quote and drawings soo... He did mention that my budget of $25 - 27k is pretty tight based on the items that I want.
So I wonder if he is going to drop me either??
Anyway, after much discussion with Mr Lee.. We have decided to go with contractor so we are gonna schedule a final meet up and place the deposit. Hope they do remember us and schedule a meeting soon!
Will blog more when things are confirm again! Gonna be a busy mama this period of time.
Xoxoxo
Felicia
