Bought a second-hand basic house, totally without any renovation at all.
Going to renovate it totally.

Designer : Yours Truly
Budget : Don't wanna think about it (scary )
What to Renovate : Nearly everything
Criteria : Cheap, Nice and Good.

Sharing my journey in this forum.
Did some home work (going to all those expo the past 3 months).
Hope to share my joy, hopes, fear, achievements and slip ups with all who is interested.
When I reach every stage of my renovation, hope to ask for help and information to help me make my choices.

This is my house




The Living Room




The Ground Floor Room (to be converted into Kitchen)




The 1st Floor W room (tell you guys later why its termed W)




The Master Bedroom




The Back Area


Phew.... This is gonna be a challenge.

Wish me luck.

This post has been edited by phoenix69: Jun 27 2011, 06:32 PM

Thanks for the comments.

You have a sharp eye and good knowledge of houses kochin.
Yes it is in USJ an old sime darby house.
Bought it mainly for the location.

Current budget is around RM100k for renovation only. (wishful thinking?)

Actually renovation started about a week ago.

Gonna upload the pictures here soon.

What I have done before commencing renovation.

1. I measured the whole house layout and drawn it near to scale using excel. Learned the method from
http://www.unisanet.unisa.edu.au/staff/pet...te_Building.htm

2. Invited a Feng Shui master to help to design the house for a more harmonious chi flow.

3. With the input from the Feng Shui observation and what I wanted, I engaged a contractor for
- Ground Floor Extension (front and back)
- Internal house de-walling
- Porch widening
- Electrical wiring (expand to 3 phase)
- Total water pipe re-do.
I provided the contractor with the current and the expected floor layout plans I have drawn up myself for reference.

4. As the renovation will include external extension to the current design, I have engaged an agent to help procure the permit from MPSJ. (still waiting for approval)
- The house is procured from a second hand owner, thus was unable to get the Certificate of Fitness and the Layout Plan, Getting an agent hopefully will expedite the process. He estimate 2-3 weeks. (it has been 10 days to date)

5. Started hacking (Internal house only) a week ago. External hacking will need to wait for the permit from MPSJ.

You are probably correct. Don't wanna think too deep about it yet .

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Added on June 16, 2011, 12:13 amNot complete set up.
Mainly hacking, building extension, electrical wiring and piping only.
There is still fittings
-Plaster Ceiling
-Flooring
-Tiles
-Windows
-Doors
-Kitchen Cabinet
-Furniture
-Appliances
Uuuugggghhhhh--- don't wanna think too much




This post has been edited by phoenix69: Jun 16 2011, 12:13 AM

Mine is in USJ 19. Got CF but the one I brought it from is a second hand owner thus, no CF copy.

Happy to share. That is the whole idea for this thread.
Still waiting for permit too.

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Added on June 17, 2011, 12:34 amI called too earlier for CF and Layout Plan. But when I called, they have just moved to Ara Damansara. In midst of unpacking. The lady told me that they do not have layout plan as the house was too old, but they can help find the CF but will take 1 month +.

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Added on June 17, 2011, 12:47 amTo share my main renovation cost.

To dismantle and rebuild a wider car porch, including renovating the whole drive way.
To re-do the whole house piping.
To dismantle and build up external ground floor walls for front and rear extension.
To dismantle some internal walls.
To change house electrical supply to 3 phase and re-wiring (excluding sockets and switch)

Initial cost estimate around RM75 k.

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Added on June 17, 2011, 1:07 amI have started renovation last week, according to the Feng Shui Master, he advised to start hacking between 7-9am.
Too early for the contractor to arrive, so I start myself.

Things to do

1. Get a Big Hammer




2. Whack the walls hard 3 times.




3. Ta Dahh.... done, its started




Later that day the contractor started the job and this is what the place looks like



This post has been edited by phoenix69: Jun 17 2011, 01:07 AM

You guys are right, its only 50% (that will be good )

Still have furniture and electrical appliances and Solar water heater.

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Added on June 17, 2011, 11:31 pmI ve got a quote for the windows.
It is as below.

To supply and install 1.2thk aluminium frame
powder coated casement window c/w 5mm dark
green glass.

Price around RM35 -RM 36 / Square feet

(with frosted film)

Price RM50/ Square feet


To supply and install 1.2thk aluminium frame
powder coated sliding window c/w 5mm dark
green glass.

Price RM26/ Square feet



Any comments please.



This post has been edited by phoenix69: Jun 17 2011, 11:31 PM

Internal house hacking progress update.

The Hacking contractor brought in his own bin.
Its blocking the house entrance.




Ground Floor




1st floor




The de-construction starts..

Errr... what is a water seepage? could you clarify,
I wanna get my contractor to look in to it. Thanks.

What is the spec difference between Big and Small material?
Is it the window frame or glass ?
What is difference between inner and outer rubber?

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Added on June 20, 2011, 1:01 amJust got a quote from a Plaster Ceiling contractor

Plainsheet board RM2.60 / sq feet

L.Box RM12.00 /feet

Fan Hock RM25.00/ piece

Round light RM5.00 /per cut hole

Square light RM8.00 / cut hole

Manhole RM100.00/ set

Cornice RM4.00 / feet

Any comments ?

This post has been edited by phoenix69: Jun 20 2011, 01:01 AM

Wow, the guy that quoted me must be quoting me with a gergaji ler
Could you please PM me your Plaster Ceiling contact.
Thanks

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Added on June 21, 2011, 6:37 pmSo much better than my quote .
Please PM me your plaster ceiling contact
I need to save to reduce the cost

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Added on June 21, 2011, 8:25 pmRenovation Updates.

Further destruction !!

The 1st floor is preety much cleared. It looks so "bald"




The rubble at the Ground floor is blocking the stairs.



When Going up to 1st floor, feels like have to climb up a treacherous mountain

This total chaos looks fun, but I know its hard work for the guy with the hammer



This post has been edited by phoenix69: Jun 21 2011, 08:25 PM

Make sure to take lots of picture.

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Added on June 22, 2011, 7:35 pmWalking across the surface it is a challenge . I nearly kena a nail on the sole of my feet.
hafta wear safety shoes.

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Added on June 22, 2011, 7:36 pmI really hope so . Hope to get the right tile laying sifu.

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Added on June 22, 2011, 10:42 pmInternal Hacking Updates.

The Bin is FULL




No more Dry Kitchen




Now just wait for the MPSJ permit. To continue....
If can't get then..... jialat lorrrr.....

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Added on June 23, 2011, 5:37 pm

After hacking, I am thinking to put in a termite control system.
Is there any suggestions?

This post has been edited by phoenix69: Jun 23 2011, 05:37 PM

Errr....TS?

I really can't comment yet as coincidentally when I visit the site, the guy was always sleeping

I am toying with the idea of D.I.Y instead of getting a professional.
Something like
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1771159/+20
What do you think.?

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Added on June 26, 2011, 12:47 amI don't mind if the poison is the powerful bordering on dangerous type as long as it is effective.
I am thinking that by the time I move in after renovation, it will around 2-3 months after the treatment, thus hoping by then the smell will go away and I will be left with a super powerful termite protection.
How was your "so called professional" cost and effectiveness,
can use ah??
If ok one, please PM me the contact.

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Added on June 27, 2011, 6:37 pmFinally got my layout plan ported in to JPEG file

Layout Plan - Ground Floor Carport - Original and Renovate




Layout Plan - Ground Floor - Original and Renovate




Layout Plan - 1st Floor - Original and Renovate



This post has been edited by phoenix69: Jun 27 2011, 06:37 PM

Yes. As you can see from the pictures, the columm is narrow.
Going to dismantle the Carporch tiand and build up a wider one.

This post has been edited by phoenix69: Jun 29 2011, 08:42 AM

Good idea. thanks

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Added on June 29, 2011, 6:46 pmErr.Contractor only . Not building RC, just roof. No plans to extend the 2nd floor.

This post has been edited by phoenix69: Jun 29 2011, 06:46 PM

Called up Ridpest. Rentokill, NLC and Okin on the phone to inquire about getting Termite control



Ridpest - the sales man says that with my current renovation stage, should go for the drilling system. Not recommended to spray the roof truss, very poisonous for resident. (using local chemicals)

Rentokill - the salesman recommend the drilling system and when I inquired about the Termguard Reticulation system, he says it is not suitable as it is costly (+/- 20k) and only can put in before the house is built. (using Bayer)

NLC- The salesman recommend a package, Drilling and Sentricon system together.

Okin - the salesman says that they only have Sentricon System.

All need to look at the house before giving actual quotation.

From the initial discussion, the impression I get is.
- Drilling- Guarantee up to 5 year better to use Bayer.
- Spraying truss - not recommended, termite comes from the ground thus if you kill the queen then the roof termite will die off too.
-Termguard Reticulation system - pricey like hell and the piping need to be set in before house is built.
-Drilling is the cheapest 2k-3k
-Sentricon- 3-5k and yearly maintainence arounf 700 - 1k .




My house has a slight termite infection, not major but need to clear of before I move in....


Any suggestion on which way to go?!?

Now all work KIV, waiting for MPSJ permit to continue.
Submitting in this week.
Keeping my fingers crossed.
Now the house is quite bare "Hairless"

Ground Floor




1st Floor

According to contractor and the architect, as long as you do not do any modification that change the outside shape, anything inside is your own business.

Generally if the stair directly faces the exit, not so good Feng shui. But my stairs turned to the side OK lah.
Furthermore gonna do some renovation there, give the area a good "Hei". Show you guys later.

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Added on June 30, 2011, 7:03 pmLater,then decide. If no budget reuse lor... KDK brand wor...

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Added on June 30, 2011, 7:06 pmWahhhh...like that I "Jialat" lorr.......

This post has been edited by phoenix69: Jun 30 2011, 07:06 PM