Guys, very interesting reading this thread. Planning for renovation for double storey semi-d. Most of the external and internal hacking and putting up of walls done.
What do you guys think of the quotations so far? Got an ID involved as well. Budget for reno works is rm350K , however with the current quotations, will have to scrap off some of the items. Still not received quotations for wiring works , painting of the whole house, and solar panel to save on electricity (planning to get this and am aware that will see ROI after about 5 years). Also not included payments for furniture, electrical appliances and beddings.

Please share what you guys think.






Apparently stainless steel prices have gone up drastically in the past 2 weeks , so am thinking of improvising. So , for the upstairs balcony , instead of fully installing awning, am planning for something like below.




Separate issue is the maid's room, with the current setup, there is no ventilation for her if the toilet door is closed, any way to improvise on this? The external window in the 2nd pic below is of the maid's toilet.

Thanks for the tip. However, am concerned about safety/privacy , since that door will be directly at the back of the house. What do ya think?

Yes , the maid will enter her room by exiting the kitchen at the back. Ventilator fan on the ceiling ? Will look into it.