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    Living in JB 2 (Johore)

    No worries.. lucky got 3 toilet so I have spare toliets for usage. Just some inconvenience & have to source for new WC.. argh.. Back to Setia The Residence Club, the only function so far it serves is for payments.. (at least for me) Nevertheless, I still like my humble little place in JB...
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    Living in JB 2 (Johore)

    Setia sales is ok, but their after sales is non-existant.. let me narrate my experience.. 1. Phone lines The entire SEG is fixed with telecom phone lines which are used for Intercom as well. However the option of not subscribing is not available during vacant possession (VP). However as I...
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    Living in JB 2 (Johore)

    RM.. thanks for the consolidation work..
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    Living in JB 2 (Johore)

    think i already post quite a number of pics liao.. my contractors were chosen within a short span of time from VP.. among those I think can intro includes 3. grills - Zheng Tong 4. kichen cabinets - Classy 8. alarm/autogate- Broad Coverage All signed up in Persada fair.. check them out if...
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    Living in JB 2 (Johore)

    Not really lah.. I have seen many neighbours who have much more extensive renovations.. one even had a 3ft dugout which I suspect is for a pool.. my objective is that my unit looks plain & do not stand out to avoid kenna target by any robbers.. (thats why I did not tile the carpoach) But for...
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    Living in JB 2 (Johore)

    They did additional coating to improve rust resistance.. over last few mths kenna much downpour but still looking nice..
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    Living in JB 2 (Johore)

    Shd be matter of preference.. also more like aluminium cabinets..
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    Living in JB 2 (Johore)

    You can assign your main con as focal contact, visit during sat to monitor & for progressive payments.. That is why I have multiple folders for my pictures taken during different stages of renovation... Just an indication of the number I was dealing with 1. tiling, painting, masonry, plaster...
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    Living in JB 2 (Johore)

    Tot I attached the picture previously.. Workmanship is ok considering the price.. however you will notice that their designs has not change through the years for the standard package kitchen cabinets.. I choose the 9 ft mainly becos of the aluminium trimmings which looks nice compared to their...
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    Living in JB 2 (Johore)

    Bro.. interestingly, their website is www.classy.com.my.. (no joke) my suggestion is if you not in hurry, go check out either the showroom or their stall in Persada.. After my experience with IKEA furniture, I am more particular abt cabinets bases.. If you can afford aluminum cabinets, can try...
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    Living in JB 2 (Johore)

    The rest of the windows are the dull type of mild steel grills.. only the interior railing & the balconcy railing are with pattern to look nicer..:) Other grills serve as crime deterrant & covered by either blinds or curtain so no need so nice.. Balcony rail cost 750rm.. Zheng Thong...
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    Living in JB 2 (Johore)

    agreed. esp when i compare with the reno cost for my HDB.. Have fun with your renovation planning.. :)
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    Living in JB 2 (Johore)

    My unit only came with primer layer.. so need to paint.. yours painted by developer at vacant possession (VP)? For me also using induction heater since rarely cook.. but also bot microwave oven..
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    Living in JB 2 (Johore)

    Bro, Just a few items to consider.. a. painting (interior/exterior) b. electrical for additional socket/relocation c. hob/hood for cooking d. door replacement e. auto-gate Actually I replaced all the room doors with timber grain doors as they CMI in my view.. An option is to use laminate...
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    Living in JB 2 (Johore)

    Bro, depends on your perception of standard.. which is the reno item below your expectation? supervision may be required to avoid disappointment.. for my master bedroom toilet shower screen, I had told the main con the exact positioning but the sub con installed differently.. told them to...
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    Living in JB 2 (Johore)

    For carpentry, I took the package from Classy for kitchen cabinet cos its cheap.. 9 ft top/bottom at 3999rm (good enough since its weekend home for me) bedroom wardrobe took from signature kitchen offer price at persada.. Their quality & service is quite good.. though during installation they...
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    Living in JB 2 (Johore)

    Just as reference, I got a quote from Dewani to compare & Dewani quoted twice as much.. For most contractors, the margins are quite thin so discounts/rebates are based on volume workscope.. No harm trying.. just say the araskia owner of who did the backyard extension in Setia Eco Gardens..
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    Living in JB 2 (Johore)

    pricing may have gone up since material cost went up last year.. in all I negotiated to the following price 18K RM.. his contact is in my reply to ginfreely.. 1. Clear backyard grass 2. hack rear wall 3. Erect the new walls 4. ceiling tiles 5. plaster ceiling 6. wall dividing kitchen &...
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    Living in JB 2 (Johore)

    Do not think they applied for any as its part of the build up area. For me I gain 22x12 ft which I converted to a small rm & wet kitchen.. Some pple even build the 2nd storey & relocation the toliets.. (nice but much more ex) The only problem was he disengaged the phone line & it was not...
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    Living in JB 2 (Johore)

    His workmanship is fair.. masonry workers from indonesia, tiling & piping local chinese.. His price is quite good but that is also becos he is the main contractor for renovation works.. Can contact him at 017-772-9990 (Wong Leong) honest chap
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