We bought this (> 10 years old) 2.5 storey 22x75 house almost one and half year ago. But only collected the key 6 months ago.

Self Source
1) Permit Application (RM2,800)
2) new security door front (6x7) and back (3x7), including installation (RM3,688 from Top Security)
3) new 14' autogate system (RM6,888 from Perfect Living fair)
4) wet L shape base kitchen cabinet with acrylic door 11 + 10 (without table top) (RM4,380) - from university mate

The reno work includes (RM60k)
1) wet kitchen extension 11 x 22, with floor tiles and full height wall tiles @RM7 per sf tile (RM19,858)
2) extend living hall 6 x 22 (RM3,800)
3) remove the old tiles and lay new tiles for dry kitchen, toilet
4) remove and lay 2x2 tile (@RM15 per pc) in living hall 660sf (RM7,920)
5) 3 quarter covered the air well in 2nd floor
6) water-proofing for all toilets
7) repolish the parquet for stair case, 1st floor and 2nd floor (RM2,580)
8) remove and rebuild the front gate pillar and wall (RM1,500)
9) concrete table top with 2x2 tiles @RM30 (RM2,850)
10) Painting using ICI for the whole interior/exteror (RM7,800)
a)External – 1 layer selar, 1 layer undercoat and 2 layers ICI Weathershield
b)Internal – 1 layer selar, 1 layer undercoat and 2 layers ICI Pearl GLO

The contractor was recommended by my friend. He did my friend's sales manager (SM) house in SJ. After that, the SM neighour also renovate by him after comparing the his quote with others. Then neighbour's two sons in Setia Alam give some job to him.

His quote normally no much discount, as he told me he don't quote high and prepare room for discount.

M&E works includes (Estimates RM10k)
1) add lighting (RM45/pp), air cond(RM200/pp), plug(RM75/pp), astro, telephone and unifi points
2) upgrade to 3 phase (RM2,500)
2.1 application by TNB approved contractor range from RM600
2.2) relocate the TNB cable due to living hall extension RM1.4k
2.3) overhead connection RM300
2.4) Top Up deposit RM200
3) change the DB Box
4) Amour cable 12 for autogate, door bell

Lightings (RM8k allocated)

This wiring man is the contractor recommended person. I select him as I feel he is easy to negotiate and easier for contractor to work with

Id work involves
0) 4 3D drawings, M&E, Ceiling, Layout plan (RM4,950)
1) TV panel, wall paper
2) Divider
3) Master bedroom
4) Home office book shelf
5) plaster ceiling on ground floor, 1st floor and 2nd floor (@RM2.40 psf)
6) curtains and blinds
7) colour matching, tiles selection etc..

This designer was recommended by another friend of mine who let her do his Semi-D in Bukit Tinggi. He was also recommended by another friend which is also stays in the same area with him. My friend is moving in this earlier June.

Started to get the quotation for reno and ID since Feb 2011. Initially only allocate xxx for the above, but it bloated drastically...

Just started the reno work 3 days ago, after getting the PJ reno permit which taken about 5 weeks.

Will upload the pictures from time to time.. Schedule to move in early August.

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Added on June 2, 2011, 11:05 pmWet Kitchen Day 0

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This post has been edited by kingkong1: Sep 9 2011, 06:43 PM

Bro mind sharing your quotation price ? cox your reno works similar to mine, i just started to look for quotation please share

This one is gonna be awesome..cant wait..

kingkong1,

Which part of PJ? is it new property?

i'm planning to the the bold parts as you in pj too.
mind sharing your cost for the items highlighted and recomended contractor?
i'm also gonna do plumbing the entire house + pump + new stainless steel water tank.
and lastly adding a bathroom/powder room to the living hall extension.
cheers!

PM me if u need electric saver..

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This post has been edited by kingkong1: Jun 3 2011, 11:19 PM

WOW keep us updated!

BTW, how many picture can i "upload" a day?

This post has been edited by kingkong1: Jun 3 2011, 08:44 PM

bro... can i know how much does your wiring man charge per point? i.e. plug point, light point, heater.....

Hi KingKong,

4) remove and lay 2x2 tile (@RM15 psf) in living hall 660sf (RM7,920)

660x15=9900. why 7920?
@RM15 psf included the tiles?

2x2 at tile price RM15, sorry typing error. He charge me RM12psf including removing and skirting. He use chinese tile specialist.

WOW, so fast day 2 already lay brick

mind to show some foundation pic below the brick wall.... or no support structure at all

This was day 1 which I missed.

There was footing and "net"

Will ask contractor to forward me the photo.

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This post has been edited by kingkong1: Jun 3 2011, 10:07 PM

Haha! Your window is exactly like mine. You will have to stick with roman blinds. Relatively expensive lor! Anyway, your house will not be dark.

If you can, avoid 2" width window. Not cost effective to install curtain.

Others things you should consider :

Change all your piping.
Pull amour cable for auto gate.
Remember, remember, remember to ask the contractor to skim coat the wall.

I estimate you will need RM150k the very least. Good luck.

Thanks for your advice, and welcomed others advice too, as I am novice to this renov thing. This is my first house and renovation. Not much time spent on the research though.

The window size is 2.5'x6'.
Will install full height curtain for living hall window.

Piping, the previous owner already changed using cooper type. So will maintain.

Amour cable 7 (RM4xx) was in my mind instead of amour 12(RM8xx), the door bell will use remote control type.

The wall looks quite smooth too, so no intention to do skim coat leh...and the whole living hall and dining hall at the TV panel wall will be using wall paper.

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Added on June 3, 2011, 10:26 pmhehe...weikee..this place is quite near to your auto workshop.

This post has been edited by kingkong1: Jun 3 2011, 10:26 PM

Mine is 2'x6'. In order to be truthful to the design, I was recommended to use roman blinds.

Better change to ABS piping, copper piping will corrode over time. As a precaution, lay another main piping for stand by. You do not want to hack and install a new piping. That if you are to stay there for long haul.

It is because all the time proof precaution that caused my reno to ballooned 30-40%.

Nice wall paper will cost you a bomb. Labor is the key.

Don't you wanna change all the toilet bowls? I do not feel comfortable with "old" toilet bowl.

Plan your electric socket well. At least one or two socket in 100sf. Easy for vacuuming.

The waste disposal alone will cost more than RM1500.

Boy! There are many hidden costs.

Kingkong1, can share contact details of yr reno contractor ? thanks

Reserve for day to come

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Added on June 4, 2011, 12:02 amAnyone got any experience or ways how to move this TNB cable and meter 6 feet forward for the living hall extension?



This post has been edited by kingkong1: Jun 4 2011, 12:02 AM

Hi Kingkong1.., nice works
can you give me your contractor info, cuz i also need to renov for my kitchen area...please..
thank you very much