hi bro,


very dangerous water heater looping....eventhough the contractor change the fius, this make even more dangerous cause the system will not tripped and will burden the wire.....the wire will generated heat..long term can cause fire and shorting..VERY DANGEROUS....

if you wan to be save if do not want to rewiring the heater, you can buy the tool heat scanner/gun that can measure the heat of your wiring (on both the heater and shoot with the scanner)....

for aircond and heater must pull direct from DB....

since you want to put extra DB..better change the heater wiring....

one more thing...DO NOT USE CHINA BRAND WIRE.....use only Sirim Approved such as Mega brand etc...

below is basic formula for wiring for you and other forumer...consider this also as TIPS:

Wiring

Downlight(lighting) around RM60-65
Downlight (lighting) loop RM40
Aircond cable 2.5mm RM150
Socket cable 2.5 mm RM120
Fan Rm70
Water heater 2.5mm RM150
Wall light RM60
Upah pasang light RM5-RM8
Upah pasanag fan RM20
Oven 4mm cable RM200

My house i design my house with 2 DBs...at back DB using 16 mm wire size....my advised to you...for your upper DB must use at least 16 mm cable from meter....

want detail inform me...

good luck

This post has been edited by tomjason: Sep 19 2012, 04:01 PM

hi,

need to know the budget for porch reno 20x20. any advise?

I am planning to extend the kitchen.
The size is 20ft*15ft. Please estimate the cost for me.
Thanks Mr. Tomjason.

Hi tomjason,

How much do you think it will cost to hack existing floor tiles and replaced with 1x2 floor tiles for an area of 590sq ft.

How much is the labor cost to install 1x2 wall tiles and floor tiles?

Thanks in advance.

hi bro,


estimated RM 13K..with tile but normal2 tile...

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Added on September 19, 2012, 3:33 pmestimated RM36K....with normal tile. excluded grill and Kitchen cabinet.

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Added on September 19, 2012, 3:36 pmhi bro,

cost to hack is RM1180 and cost of tile with cement for 590 is estimated RM2400 (tile owner buy).

labor cost for tile is RM2 sq ft.


This post has been edited by tomjason: Sep 19 2012, 03:36 PM

hi bro,

how much the cost to built a single storey house for rental(20' x35').
No roof tile & all cheap/normal finishing.

Thanks for the advice.

The reason I dun trust other contractor, not because they no good. Just because they can't convinced me. Everything should be supported by technical facts and standard rules. Sometimes nothing happen doesn't means is Ok. But what if the condition is different then you will be in trouble. Engineering calculation and specs doesn't do it as suka suka, it based on many conditions and theory to conclude it.
It is nice for you to share your advice.

This post has been edited by smwah: Sep 19 2012, 09:30 PM

Hi,

Need some advice.
I plan to extend my kitchen. Size is 10ft*7ft.
Beside that, want to hack the wall ( 6ft*11ft ).
How much will it cost?
For brick selection, is it neccasary to use red brick or can use sand brick for kitchen extension?

TQ.

Hi to all sifu's out there

I just got my home and plan to renovate

For my budgeting purpose may i know how much would it cost to

1) break old tiles and lay new tiles perhaps 1x2 ft or 2x2 ft for a space of 1200 sqft

2) Completely re-do both my toilets with new tiles, new toilets bowls, shower screen, sinks etc. Currently both are split i.e. toilet and shower are in two separate room side by side with a small area between them. Would like break and combine the toilet in master bedroom into one and the below one to remain as is but change the entire interior with new furnishing

3) building concrete table tops in kitchen say L shape about 6 feet width and 10 feet length. Perhaps also a concrete table top in the kitchen about 3x6 feet. The mentioned above is to be fully tiled

4) any idea how much would it cost for me to grind and polish my existing wooden flooring which include the stairs and also top floor room. Total area will be circa 700sqft

5) To build a wall between kitchen and dining area somewhat a divider - a suggestion would be appreciated about 8ft length up to the room which is about 10-12 ft high

Your input is truly appreciated

This post has been edited by param124: Sep 19 2012, 11:32 PM

hi bro,

below is my calculation and quotation with the spec i given below, first of all i suppose you did typo mistake "No roof tile"......

spec : (since you want cheap and reliable for your house rental but i do no compromise on foundation,wiring and plumbing (foundation,wiring and wiring is according to JKR spec))

1. Sand brick
2. Plywood door
3. Normal window (not powder coated)
4. normal roof tile (Monier)
5. normal ceilling.
6. Normal tile (about RM2 ++ per piece)
etc

Estimated : RM50K


good luck bro...

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Added on September 20, 2012, 8:00 amhi bro,

we must not compromise on safety for wiring....you better think to redo your wiring...water heater is very dangerous...since you got electric and water....these two factor is killer factor when combine.......many case is paper died while bathing........

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Added on September 20, 2012, 8:04 amhi bro,

for your case estimated cost kitchen extension RM9K (with normal tile excluded grill and kitchen cabinet). For hacking wall cost RM200 aje...if i were the contractor masuk sekali price in the reno.....

for me since i want to stay long in the house better use red brick...from my experience..red brick is stronger and cooler. Sand brick absorbed heat and sandr brick after 5 year you will see crack on the wall....

good luck bro

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Added on September 20, 2012, 8:11 amif there is no other contractor or sifu can answer your question .. i will answer it, just remind me..... but right now let the others answer first since you dedicated to all.....

This post has been edited by tomjason: Sep 20 2012, 08:14 AM

Sir Tomjason,

Sorry for not addressing it to you but was hoping you to reply

Appreciate your reply truly on this

Thanks

i just get 1 of contractor quote for my kitchen extension, need advise from sifus here...

Total is 132 sqft on extension part. Including structural build up, painting, plaster ceiling, concrete slab top cost me rm18500... is it reasonable?

hi bro,


below is my comment:


1) break old tiles and lay new tiles perhaps 1x2 ft or 2x2 ft for a space of 1200 sqft

Ans: Estimated cost to hack old tile is RM2400 and lay new tile (tile owner buy) is RM4800. If you got quotation above this value then a bit expensive.


2. Completely re-do both my toilets with new tiles, new toilets bowls, shower screen, sinks etc. Currently both are split i.e. toilet and shower are in two separate room side by side with a small area between them. Would like break and combine the toilet in master bedroom into one and the below one to remain as is but change the entire interior with new furnishing

Ans: Since you do no mention total area space, i will give you cost for laying new tile is RM4-RM4.5 sq ft (inclusive cement,glue etc, tile owner buy) use this guide/tips for you and others forumer.

3) building concrete table tops in kitchen say L shape about 6 feet width and 10 feet length. Perhaps also a concrete table top in the kitchen about 3x6 feet. The mentioned above is to be fully tiled.

Ans: normally table top width is 2 feets, R u sure 6 feets??... I will calculated on 2 feets basis. Total length is for your case is 13 feets, estimated cost with tile (tile value is about Rm20 per piece) RM1100.

4) any idea how much would it cost for me to grind and polish my existing wooden flooring which include the stairs and also top floor room. Total area will be circa 700sqft

Ans: sorry bro, i dont have experienced in wood floor..and i do not interested in wood floor so i dont do research.sorry again.

5) To build a wall between kitchen and dining area somewhat a divider - a suggestion would be appreciated about 8ft length up to the room which is about 10-12 ft high

Ans: Estimated cost is RM800.

good luck bro...anything just inform me.

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Added on September 20, 2012, 2:05 pmHi bro,

It is reasonable if included door,window, wiring and tile. My estimation is RM15K only excluding grill and kitchen cabinet.

good luck

This post has been edited by tomjason: Sep 20 2012, 02:05 PM

Hi tomjason,

Thanks for the estimation.
I guess your calculation 9k is based on using red brick, is it?
How about the roof tile? Is it the ceramic type?

One more Qs..
Since my new house has 4bedroom, plan to convert the smallest bedroom into a bathroom, how much will it cost? Size is 9ft*10ft.


Existing bathroom too small, only 5ft*6ft for each bathroom. Furthermore, bathroom 2 is just next to bathroom 1. Also plan to combined both bathroom to become one.

Pls advice again.
TQ...

how come contractor quote me so much? 18500 excluded tiles, window, door.
132sqft is referring to 11'x7' + 11'x5'

hi bro,

yes..the estimation based on high end material.....red brick,nyatoh door, color glass,GI roof truss etc...

Ans: to convert bedroom to bathroom...around RM1500 to RM2K (plumbing,piping,sewarage).tiling RM2300..tile owner buy...the price i calculated based on full height tile to ceilling....my calcualtion based on your area total

"Existing bathroom too small, only 5ft*6ft for each bathroom. Furthermore, bathroom 2 is just next to bathroom 1. Also plan to combined both bathroom to become one."...

Ans: if you just want to break the wall..it is cheaper..but kurang cantik lah...if you want to remodel the bath room such as change the tiling..then the price is different. If to change the tiling (tile you buy) estimated RM1k.

good luck

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Added on September 21, 2012, 8:11 amin that case expensive lah...better try get few quotations for you to compare...

This post has been edited by tomjason: Sep 21 2012, 08:52 AM

Hi all the sifus:

I am planning a minor renovation on my house's backyard. It is a L-shaped area measuring 5'x13' and 33'x3'. Basically I would like to knock down the existing L shape half height concrete wall measuring 5' height and total length 51'. This is a cement sand bricks wall with no footings.

The new walls are full height wall estimated 9' height and total length 51'.

Existing roof is to be extended about 2-3' for the area of 33'x3'. For the area of 5'x13', new roof is needed. Roofing material is cement tile.

Need tiles for the existing area. Total area ~ 164 square foot.

Need a couple of windows and one solid wood door.

Ceiling board also needed.

Need also three electrical points.

Contractor please PM me your quote. Thank you in advanced.

Anyone has tried the prefabricated wall similar to the one seamaster is doing? It seems to be quite cheap but would not support load bearing.

Many thanks!

Bandar Bukit Raja area.

This post has been edited by kimsong: Sep 21 2012, 03:25 PM

Need 2 cent advice here....

Plan to extend my kitchen:

4x20--> How much will cost?
--> Exclude Door and Windows


May I know Kayu Bakau is for what don't un....


How much a down light cost?


Please advice...tq

Hi brother,

Currently my pipe from outside meter to kitchen and tangki is steel pipe, i want to change it to PVC, meaning just build a new pipe to kitchen and tangki only, my house is double storey 18x60, and the contractor charge me for RM2.6k just for plumbing, include hacking and plastering. Is it a reasonable price? Because i feel tat PVC pipe is not so expensive...

Thanks ya!

Need another advice here.

For extension kitchen, normally how many bakau and how many footing require?