I have been back in SG for abt 4 days and had been busy with the home renovation and distribution of spree items. I have NOT met a single friend yet – guilty but I need to settle this huge renovation rock off my chest. Once renovation starts, I will have ample time to meet-up with everyone ( I hope)
List of ID/contractor we touched base with:
1) Design Profession – Kate. The FIRST ID both of us saw. Met her last year in Oct and we have a good impression on her. We find her honest and experienced. She was able to explain to us everything newbies
2) Mr Toh (can’t recall his company’s name) – The contractor/ID loittering at our blk. Both of us saw him and his show flats. My parents saw the show flats too. Thought the price was v reasonable! Tempted to sign with him BUT decided to shop around somemore
3) Ideal House – Daniel. Great reviews on renotalk. I also have a friend on facebook who engaged them and put up beautiful pictures of her home. I went to the office alone and was helped by a tall, dark and handsome young man. haha… almost got blown away. Now waiting for his quote. It was nice talking to him. Told BH about it and he was like ” don’t go to him because of looks!” danger zone! anyway, the supposedly good ID in this firm is Mr K (k=kenneth, i belief) Still waiting for quotation from Daniel – he gave me many insights to the nitty gritty details of the home which WE/other designers left out. Upz!
4) Inside Living – Jun. BH met her once in Oct, she emailed quote to BH. The price was reasonable! BUT I thought other stuff were missing. I gave her a call and went down to the office to look for her. Ironed out some details and made changes (according to what Daniel suggested to me). Hopefully this quote will be MORE comprehensive with no hidden cost. BTW, electrical works are so ex! It was 2.5-3K according to her AND it was left out in the quote… no wonder quote was so cheap!
5) 3D innovation – Melvin. Contacted by him as BH put our info. on renotalk. Nice to talk to BUT no good guts. Though he say the company is BIG BUT i cannot find any reviews. Most likely give a miss
6) ID note – Henry. Super recommended by Renotalk. However, there’s mixed reviews on him. He seem nice on the phone and told me to email him what I want to do and he will get back to me with the quote. Emailed on 20 May – waiting.
7) IR design – Roy Tan. He had done a fellow treelodge’s home in April, looks nice on picture and have great reviews too! Called him on phone. Same case as Henry , told me to email him and he will get back to me with the quote. Emailed on 19 May – waiting.
8 ) 9 lives – called NO ANSWER. Emailed on 19 May – no response. Most likely is out.
FYI, the CONTRACTORS ( not IDs) which I found are not picking up calls !! Maybe contractors are not good choices
Will stop looking at this pt because too many quotes… v confusing and alot of decisons to make 🙁
So for now, I am tending towards #1 ( need to ask for quote again if all else fails), #3, #4, #6. Hope the price is right!