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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Added on June 2, 2011, 11:05 pmDay 1

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Added on June 2, 2011, 11:05 pmDay 2




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

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Added on June 2, 2011, 11:06 pmLiving Hall Day 0

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Added on June 2, 2011, 11:06 pmLiving Hall Day 4



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

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

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

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

This was day 1 which I missed.

There was footing and "net"

Will ask contractor to forward me the photo.

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Added on June 3, 2011, 10:02 pm

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Added on June 2, 2011, 11:06 pmDay 3




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

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, 10:24 pm

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Added on June 2, 2011, 11:06 pmDay 4

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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

Reserve for day to come

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Added on June 3, 2011, 11:25 pm

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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

my wireman or TNB wiremen? My wireman want to charge me RM800 for that, but worry if anything happen to him, or to neighbours' electrical appliances. Prefer TNB people to do so that they can cut off the electricity before extending the cable. Is this part of TNB job? Do I need to pay for this?

The house already armed with alarm system, just need to add more sensor points for the extension. Thanks.

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Added on June 6, 2011, 12:06 amcefiro kaki.

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Added on June 6, 2011, 12:11 amNormal kitchen extension is very cheap, just buy the standard plan which only cost you about RM200, and the approval will be ready in 2 hours. I need to go through longer process and pay higher due to front extension which no standard plan available.

Yeah...5 weeks is long, normally should take within three weeks. The runner (inside people too) delay me in submission. The approval process normally takes 1 week after submission.

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Added on June 6, 2011, 12:13 amRefer to the main page.
Will seriously consider the flooring.
The jobs still in progress, will only recommend the contractor if he is to my satisfaction.

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Added on June 6, 2011, 12:16 amThe tiles not selected yet, may need to top up if more than RM15 is selected. Will arrange designer and contractor to select in Jalan Ipoh.

Went to Jalan Ipoh, supergloss from China RM9++, White Horse RM16.

This post has been edited by kingkong1: Jun 6 2011, 12:19 AM

I think Jalan Ipoh is famous with tiles and reasonable price, same as Lights in Puchong.

That is odd...Was available when I was there checking 6 weeks ago.

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Added on June 7, 2011, 12:31 amTop ten and others? Not source yet.

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Added on June 7, 2011, 12:32 amAnyone can comment? If price is the same, more convenient for me to source from 222.

This post has been edited by kingkong1: Jun 7 2011, 12:32 AM

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Added on June 8, 2011, 8:16 pmI just have a word with the contractor. He said will be busy after mine for 4 months as the next customer will be tear down and rebuilt a bungalow.

My ID person is not the part timer. Her shop is in Klang.

This post has been edited by kingkong1: Jun 8 2011, 08:16 PM

Day 9

Not much progress, mainly hacking old tiles, and wiring...meanwhile finalising the tiles selection from Jalan Ipoh. Notice that the tiles price can vary quite a lot depending on the shop and the right person you ask, eg one of the whilte horse floor tiles 2x2 from RM10.90 to RM16. Transport is free if purchase >2k. No refund but can exchange for certain model.








This post has been edited by kingkong1: Jun 13 2011, 10:56 AM

The old lightings not remove yet, and new wiring is on the way. Yes, you are right, plaster ceiling will cover it later.

what do you mean by perimeter's limits?

The back wall of mine and back neighbour is about 10ft. It is within the MBPJ guideline.

Yeah...certain part of the ceiling is very low at 93in.

refer to main page. Yes, includes installation.

The main reason i change to this type of door is :
With the price of nyatoh door (with grill) and simple lock system for front, I can get this type of door for front and back door at the lower price too, without grill.


This post has been edited by kingkong1: Jun 20 2011, 09:12 PM

Week 3

New autogate pillar


Armour Cable 12


Relocate TNB cable



Water Proofing


Preparing for Kitchen Top


New Autogate pillar up


Living Hall removing old tiles


Kitchen wall tile in progress




This post has been edited by kingkong1: Jun 20 2011, 09:22 PM

Week 3

Living Hall Sliding Door Go Away




Hacking Hacking....Ceiling...ceiling...why so low..

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Added on June 20, 2011, 9:32 pm

This post has been edited by kingkong1: Jun 20 2011, 09:34 PM

Some charge RM800, some charge RM1,000. Applied through TNB waited and called > 1 week, can't wait. So just get from those approved TNB contractor.

This post has been edited by kingkong1: Jun 20 2011, 09:34 PM