Hi everyone...

after reading so many threads and comments about renovation, now is my turn to renovate my hse.

Basically i do extension for my kitchen and master room. So the contractor said to start at the back extension first..

Day 1









Seriously if you do have any comment, do let me know. Hope that it will turned out good outcome

Just a gentle reminder to get the contractor to get the sand out from the drains. Stagnant water = mosquito breeding spot = dengue potential higher.

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Pad footing for kitchen extension aka single storey?

Extension on the upper floor will be more tricky though.

This post has been edited by kirakun: May 16 2019, 08:51 AM

9 out 10 this kind of extension all end up wall crack especial at wall joint

Crack will happen after 5-10 years. Confirm!

cool. following to see how it turns out

if need any custom size solid wood items made, let me know.

How much you budgeted for reno and furnishing ? All in

Sure. Will inform the contractor

What happened? Can you all pls explain? coz i am totally no idea bout it

TQ

Reno only almost 90k..

Day 2



Day 4







Dont have photo of day 3...

I believe photo will tell everything..coz i am not good in explaining the detail as i am not expert on it...

but somehow i feel the progress is pretty fast at this moment

located at ampang saujana?

Nice! Looks spacious... What's the size of your kitchen extension?

Suggest u seek advice from expert(professional structural engineer) on type of foundation required for double storey extension.

In layman term, piling is required for foundation before pile cap, then followed by ground beam, slab and columns. That is to ensure no major cracks will appear in the near future due to ground settlement.

But then what is done is done. Just have your fingers crossed and pray hard that no major cracks will appear in the coming years.

normally must get council approval and structural engineer sign off. did you get it ?

U should redirect the question to TS lol.

haha yes yes i was, not you of course.

Ok. Now almost second floor. Later i share the photo...lik u said, nth i can do now 😕 but this fella has been doing alot of units there n the feedback is good, hence i choose him. Hope everything is fine.

Yup. Got

lost count on how many days...

some updates as below...







can c second floor dy

This post has been edited by adrian0229: May 21 2019, 12:15 PM

upstairs room










Toilet and kitchen

back part finished. now doing front part...

tiles bought, fan, door lock...what else i miss ya? electrical item tv, fridge hvnt buy yet...
wardrobe, kitchen supplier all settled...

what difference of using red brick and white brick? I only know red is more expensive.

A lof of people overlook this but I think this is necessary before you moved in. Take some time to choose things that you like and bargain so not to make hasty purchase which you might regret later.

1. Grill
This one really depends on yourself. Some family decide not to use grill because it will make the house looks not pretty, but they will normally having CCTV and alarm (or have dogs). Worrying about your safety everyday is stressful and will impact your personal health in long run.

2. Lights
Can buy online e.g Taobao, they have nice design with great price and the product is really similar. Delivery can take quite some time. From my previous experience, I took my time to choose which light, brightness and where it will be attached to like living room, bedroom, etc. It is the house that I will see everyday so at least I want sometime that is not giving me eyesore, lol. Houses Lightings in Puchong having great bargain and a lot of people going there to have bulk purchase (I did too last time), be prepare for queue and squeeze with others there (you've been warned).

3. Curtain / blinds
I have seen a lot of houses in my area that making poor decision for this thing. Some houses using cardbox from electronic purchase, or just plain cloth/paper/newspaper, some even don't have curtain on their master bedroom. I have no idea how they even sleep or having privacy, not to say security issue too because everyone can see what you have inside your house. It is not cheap especially if you want to have specific measurement. You can go to Nilai if you want to have bargain. Buy the curtain railing too if your house not come with it. You can buy some window sticker in Daiso for small window (usually on top of front door/back door) if you have, or for your kitchen window to avoid water splash.

Some advise, you can look at your place that you currently stay and see what is not available in your new house, list it down and prioritize it.

1. Yea...despite our hse is G&G, but is still kinda worry my family. I asked around my neighbour and so far they claim the security here is quite good. But still my family prefer to have grill so that it less worry. already quoted for powder quoted for grill. CCTV and alarm just waiting to install..hehe

2. i use all spotlight in my hse. so is settle for me. 3k color + 7w. almost 100 bulbs i got dy...

3. I know nilai there got 1 very famous curtain. this one i bought dy too from Curtain Palace. used them before n they r good.

In fact, still think is still in dilemma.
a) Should i chg my poly tank to ss tank? u know la ppl said poly dirty this n that...is just a mindset for me but family feels wanted to change it to ss
b) Kitchen - to use 4g glass door or nyatoh wood with wainscoting design...4G easy to maintain but family prefer nyatoh wood with wainscoting. reason given bcz like english style

Thanks for the advice. hope you will follow my progress and notify me if anything not right

Congrats! The progress seems remarkably fast. Just a couple of things off the top of my head, hope they help you in some way.
These are bits and pieces I picked up along the way and I'm by no means an expert.

1. Seems like your neighbor is also doing the exact extension. What about the other side? Do keep pictures of not only your property but the before & after of your neighbors. This will be useful if you get into any legal trouble with them. Do try to be on good terms with them though.

2. If you are building a new bathroom, do ensure that the floor is sufficiently sloped and water does not pool. And don't skimp on waterproofing. Ask your contractor to do a ponding test.

3. Will you be installing ventilating fans? They should vent outside your house, not into the ceiling space.

4. Is your manhole easily accessible?

5. Since you like spotlights, do you want to consider making several of them dimmable? e.g. in the TV den, or in the bedroom.

6. For air conditioning: minimize the distance between the compressor and indoor blower unit.

7. Do allow high-powered appliances to be on their own circuit rather than looped. On a similar note, invest in better quality fusebox components (the MCB, ELCB? etc - not too well-versed). Similar note #2 - ensure grounding is proper or else your power will be tripping everytime it rains.

8. You may want to work with your electrician on the placement and order of switches, to avoid weird / unnatural placement. Certain areas e.g. staircase, bedsides switches (if any) may require 2 (or maybe 3)-way switches.

9. Also, do consider installing timer switches.

10. Any solar panel involved? Which areas or basins do you want hot water to be available? Your plumber will need to know.
10a. Do check if the water pressure is sufficient especially upstairs, otherwise you may want to consult your plumber. Otherwise, can consider installing a water pump.
10b. Outdoor water filters (if any) - got space to put? Indoor water filters (if any) - requires power? May want to extend a hidden power outlet nearby.

11. Will you be installing high cabinets, pendant lighting, chandeliers etc? Do ensure they are out of reach from your fan blades (especially when the cabinet doors are ajar)

12. Polytank - may be able to be placed / hidden inside the ceilings, which saves you from having to build a concrete slab above your second floor (if placing on the roof) and presenting more water leaking problems in the future. Not too sure about the cleanliness... our parents survived just fine on decades-old polytank water right anyway I don't know. I went for SS.

13. Are you on 3-phase? Do try to balance the load across the 3 phases. Your electrician will know how to do this.

14. Council approval and the assessment of a qualified architect & engineer is also something I would recommend. A few forumers have expressed the possibility of cracks forming in the medium term. Now would be the time to query your contractor and/or architect. I think my extension may also face this problem.... as the footing looks similar. (My renovation was a 2-year, unending nightmare)

15. Do note that to complete your renovation from a legal standpoint, you need to have the CCC issued by the council after all works are done. I hope the price you paid includes this.

Hope it helps.

This post has been edited by phoenixxx: Jun 1 2019, 12:38 AM

An idea for you. This part usually very dark after everything is covered by roofing. The top sandbrick segment can actually be substituted with a row of frosted or clear glassblocks just to let ambient light filter in and brighten up the corridor.

Yoo hooo....some updates after few weeks







Back done plaster. door installed.



Window frame installed





underneath staircase done!

Front part extension done as well. plaster already.



Main door. Doing plastering today

Hi,

Can pm me the contractor’s contact and the costs of extension? Thank you.

what is ur house size and ur budget for this renovation?

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This post has been edited by adrian0229: Jun 28 2019, 01:41 PM

house is 20 x 60 or 65....forget. kinda small

budget for reno only is RM100k

Did you move toilet? or any plumbing included? looking to do house extension

You can always go to textile shop like Nagoya and buy the fabrics yourself. A lot more choices, you can even mix and match. You can also tailor each curtain to each room. Normal tailor shop, usually those that do baju raya can do curtains as well actually. You got to decide on the type of railing or how you want to hang it first.

Sometimes to be comfortable or elegant, it's not about expensive items, but items that are custom made for your own place and your liking.

If you get something you don't like, you're going to stare at it for years and feels irritated. It's simple things like this that cause unhappiness and cracks in relationship.

Sorry late reply. Yea, got relocate the toilet.

Thanks for ur valuable advice. It certainly help alot

Wireman came since 12 june. Till now not even complete 1 floor. Damn regret i take him. Somemore is recommended by LYN member...but not to blame lyn member.

Now sourcing for another wireman to take over n restart everything.

Waste time, waste energy, and waste money..holy shit

Huh..
Why suddenly change red brick to cement type???
Should have stick to red brick only...

It has been a while din upload. busy with works n reno.



All toilet piping done.





Wiring done after screwed up with first electrician recommended by LYN member



Kitchen tiling done







Plaster ceiling cover up dy

toilet waterproofing done


light hole opened




Floor tiles. so in love with it

90k for whole house renovation extend front and back + move toilet? then is very cheap

yup. is for extension n move toilet. Others not included.

but why?

Klang Valley? Can share contact?

Flooring done....

you may pm me

very nice

look very nice .. tile or vinyl?

TQ

using tiles. at first undecided whether to choose tiles or laminate, then at the end choose tiles.

Tiles huh? Don't look like it...
Anyhow.. Mind asking how much per piece 🙏

Is rm9.50 per pcs. Expensive 😭

but is look nice this is worth it

what size is that?

but looks good yo

no discount given for your purchase?

True though..but shd given another chance, i may choose laminate. Cheaper price + more ‘real’ feel.

20cm x 100cm
Discounted dy. bought almost 580pcs for whole hse. There goes the money

i will do half half 1st floor tiles second floor vinyl

wow..
already discounted.. yet that pricing..
must be super AAA grade tiles heavy duty type...

Are you using LED light? How do you know how many are required?
Could you share what and where did you bought them from?

I still remember many years back bought Niro tiles 3x3 feet for indoor and it cost RM90 per piece. Tiles price sometimes can be quite hefty

Agreed...
The price is link to size & quality 🙏

Is really paying for quality

See how u look at the tiles 😎
If in your eye, high quality. Mean high quality yo..
If u feel u overpaid.. Then means overpaid yo...

🙏

Bro buy from where the wood tiles?

good choice

i tot the price is cheap

I am using spotlights,7w hence got lot of lights. Bought at Wong Lighting.

From Super

Not cheap actually.. also not high side too..
Just middle ground.. which I think is justified given the design & durability I guess 😁

widening the front gate pillar...now the size is around 16.5 ft for the gate

TNB just relocate the tnb meter which i ofund it unnecessary for them to do it. My wireman can do it with cheaper price. What a waste to pay TNB to do it, some more is unfinished job.

shall able to move in everything by end of this month

Do you move your water meter as well?

Yup. Relocate it as well.

Kitchen cabinet half way done. Left table top and door...

Updates after last week progress



















Installing cabinet and door lock

have u consider the smart home to automate the switches? it will be good to consider it during reno, lesser headache in future.
also the smart lock u have come with wifi or push notification to phone?

Nope. Got no more money for it. Hahaha

safer with a foundation to avoid cracks etc.

Hi,

PM you for your contractor & wiremen contacts.

BTW, how much you spend for your kitchen cabinet & counter top?

latest update from last 2 weeks....
house left sofa to come in then fully completed...hahaha.....end of all the hassles after 4 months





Install kitchen top and vanity



Staircase lighting





Sliding door installed. Tinted done!





Autogate...love the most

Nice nice!

Looking good 💪👍

Nice

Appreciate if u can share with us more info eg ur house size and renovation cost.

Cant wait to see completed photos

you installed the water filter before the meter?

Is after the meter

Hi Adrian,

Nice house!

Because by the pictures shown, neither his contractor used toothing out method nor did they installed wall starter studs.

Renovation (wet works) 108k
Electric 15k, 6k cheated by first wireman
Plaster ceiling 6k
Cabinet (kitchen, wardrobe, bed frame, tv console, vanity) 36k
Autogate 8.5k
Tiles 11.5k
4 Aircon 9k
Cctv 1.1k
Alarm 2.5k
Lighting 3.5k
Paint 3k
Relocate meter 1k
Grill 3k
Window sliding door 4k

Not include furniture n appliances.
Wallet burst max and got big hole.

Brother. In the end you use what material for your kitchen cabinets? 3G/4G or nyatoh? Because I don’t see the finished kitchen cabinets.

This post has been edited by blanket84: Sep 8 2019, 03:19 PM

Sneak preview...heheh..

Let me tidy up my hse then will show the hse outcome.
Reply to ur question, table top using semangkok solid wood and swing door using 4g

wah nice reno. What a big budget you have, if Im doing the same thing as u are,confim need to eat grass for 10 years

Thanks. Now i am eating grass dy..no more nice meal, everyday economy rice

I like subway tiles too. But i would prefer staggered. How much is the subway tiles?

Did you check the price for nyatoh? I’m planning to have nyatoh for cabinet doors.

I’m planning to plant some grass too for breakfast, lunch and dinner

that tiles cost me less than RM2 per tiles

price for nyatoh is slightly cheaper a bit. around RM10-RM20 difference based on sqft.

hahahha...pls plant for me as well...

by the way, u started reno dy?

Glad to hear that nyatoh is cheaper than glass. I thought nyatoh is expensive hence why people seldom use. But turns out just that people prefer glass, nothing to do with price.

Just started research only. VP expected Dec 19. Need to prioritize according to budget, whichever can do later, will do later.

glass? you mean quartz?

I like the autogate and the extension you did on the porch!
I recently got a quote to do this extension on the porch to park 2 cars, spruce up the 2 storey linked property with new windows and doors, new bathrooms (3 only) and retiling kitchen. No extension. And the quote was RM100k?!?

Can you please advise me if I need to contact any got office to check if planning permission is needed for KL area?

haha...100k is rly a bit over then...
yes, you need to get reno permit from local council. if not, they will come after you...

I mean 3G/4G kitchen cabinet door which is a glass coated plywood instead of nyatoh door.

nyatoh door then is cheaper. but idk the price. coz i am using solid wood for table top only. cabinet door is 4g.
which 1 you engaged then?