Our Core Service

A&A Works, Reconstruction & Rebuilds in Singapore

The heavy side of landed construction. Structural alterations, additions, piling, and full rebuilds — handled by a licensed builder who tells you what your plot actually allows before the first dollar moves.

What we build

The Five Things We Most Often Do

Every landed project is different, but most of our work falls into one of these five categories. If yours doesn't fit neatly, come talk to us anyway — we'll tell you if it's something we can do or if you need a different specialist.

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Addition & Alteration

Adding a room, extending a side, enclosing a carport, converting an attic. The everyday A&A work — what most landed homeowners need when they outgrow the original layout. We handle URA and BCA submissions as part of the build.

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Partial & Full Reconstruction

When A&A isn't enough, or when the existing structure isn't worth saving, we rebuild. Sometimes we keep the facade and rebuild everything behind it. Sometimes it's a clean demolition and a new two-storey home on the same plot.

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Storey Additions

Converting a single-storey to two-storey, adding a rooftop level, or extending upward. Every one of these starts with a structural check of what your existing foundation can actually carry — no quote without that assessment.

Piling & Foundation Works

Bored piles, driven piles, micropiles for tight urban sites, underpinning of existing foundations. The invisible work that determines whether everything above lasts 50 years or starts cracking at year 10.

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Structural Alteration

Removing load-bearing walls, inserting new beams and columns, transferring loads for open-plan layouts. This is where most renovation contractors stop and we start. The structural calculations are run before any hacking begins.

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Submissions Advisory

URA plot ratio, envelope controls, setbacks, GCB rules, conservation area rules — we check all of these against your actual property before quoting. If your idea won't get approved, you hear it from us first.

Proof

The Same House, Before and After

Every pair below is one of our own landed projects — the same property, photographed before we started and after we handed it back. Not stock photography, not another builder's work.

Landed A&A · Project 39EW

A&A works on a landed home, project 39EW — before BEFORE
A&A works on a landed home, project 39EW — after completion by Wong Lye AFTER
A&A works on a landed home, project 39EW — before BEFORE
A&A works on a landed home, project 39EW — after completion by Wong Lye AFTER
A&A works on a landed home, project 39EW — before BEFORE
A&A works on a landed home, project 39EW — after completion by Wong Lye AFTER

Landed A&A · Project 3TBA

A&A works on a landed home, project 3TBA — before BEFORE
A&A works on a landed home, project 3TBA — after completion by Wong Lye AFTER
A&A works on a landed home, project 3TBA — before BEFORE
A&A works on a landed home, project 3TBA — after completion by Wong Lye AFTER
A&A works on a landed home, project 3TBA — before BEFORE
A&A works on a landed home, project 3TBA — after completion by Wong Lye AFTER

Landed A&A · Project Studio

A&A works on a landed home, project Studio — before BEFORE
A&A works on a landed home, project Studio — after completion by Wong Lye AFTER
A&A works on a landed home, project Studio — before BEFORE
A&A works on a landed home, project Studio — after completion by Wong Lye AFTER

More completed work, including metal fabrication and commercial builds, is in our full portfolio. Jobs currently on site are on Live Jobs. We work in every district in Singapore except Sentosa.

How we engage

What We Check Before We Quote

Any builder can send you a quote the same day. Very few can send you an honest one. Here's what we go through before we give you numbers — because an accurate quote takes a week, not an afternoon. If you want the plain-English version of what A&A works actually cover on a landed home first, we walk through it in the journal before you ever pick up the phone.

  1. Site visit. We walk the property with you. We look at what's there, what's missing from the original drawings, what neighbouring conditions might affect the build.
  2. URA check. We pull your property's zoning, plot ratio, setback requirements, and any specific controls. Sometimes this tells us immediately that your idea isn't possible — better to know now.
  3. Structural assessment. For anything involving additions or heavy alterations, we look at whether the existing foundation and structure can carry what you want to add.
  4. Scope conversation. We sit down and map your wants against what's realistic. Sometimes the conversation is "yes, all of this works." Sometimes it's "you can have this, but not that — here's why."
  5. Options comparison. Where there's a choice — A&A vs reconstruction, add-up vs rebuild, full piling vs strengthening — we show you both paths with honest cost and timeline differences.
  6. Quotation. Only then do we put a number on paper. The quote is line-itemised so you see what you're paying for. No "allowances" or mystery contingencies.
How we bill

Progressive Milestone Billing — Aligned With Your Risk

We collect a small deposit — typically 5 to 10 percent of project value — and bill the rest at milestones tied to actual job completion. Most of the project is only billed after the work has been done and verified.

If at any point during the build you're unhappy, you can stop the project and pay only for work that's been done. That's how much confidence we have in our team. And how much protection we want to give you.

This is materially different from how many builders bill — 30% or 40% upfront, then chasing the rest. We think that structure is the wrong way round. The client should carry the less risk, not more.

What we stand behind

Seven Years on Everything We Build

On a landed home, everything we build carries seven years from handover — structural works, plumbing, masonry, partitions, windows. Every item in your quotation has its warranty period written next to it, so you can see exactly what is covered and for how long before you sign anything.

There is one exception, and we would rather explain it than bury it: painting is quoted at five years. That is Nippon's own warranty on the product, and we will not put a longer number on something than its maker is willing to stand behind. If Nippon ever extends theirs to seven, ours goes to seven the same day. In practice most homes are due a repaint around that point anyway.

It is a workmanship warranty. In practice the thing owners worry about is leakage — and that is the thing it covers. Whether we did a window, masonry or structural job, if what we built leaks within those seven years, it is our problem to put right.

If something comes up, send us a photo or a video, or we arrange for someone to come and look at it. There is no inspection fee. If it turns out to be a small issue, we settle it for you at no charge.

The warranty follows the house, not the owner. If you sell within those seven years, whatever is left of it passes to the buyer. Worth having in writing when you come to sell.

What the warranty does not cover

  • We cover the areas we worked on. If the job is not a complete structural A&A, we cannot warrant the existing structure we did not touch.
  • On an extension — a car porch, a balcony, a backyard — we cover the new extension itself, but not the joint where it meets your existing structure.
  • Work carried out by others is not covered. We will still answer your questions about it.
  • Damage caused by work someone else carries out after we hand over — including work commissioned by a later owner — is not covered. If a subsequent trade cuts through what we built, that is not a defect in our workmanship.

Public liability insurance is in force for the whole of your project.

These terms apply to landed property. Work on non-landed property carries our standard 12-month warranty.

Right licence for the job

Heavy Building Works vs Renovation — Which Do You Need?

The short answer: if your project changes the structure of the building, or adds floor area, you need a BCA General Builder. If it's interior refinishing — carpentry, paint, new flooring, new bathrooms without moving plumbing walls — you need an HDB-licensed renovation contractor.

We're a BCA General Builder Class 2. That same General Builder licence is what lets us take on heavier commercial work too, like commercial warehouse construction. My sister's company, Larry Contractors, is HDB-licensed for renovation. Different licences, different scope, different specialisations.

When a client calls us and the project is really renovation in disguise, we refer them to Larry. When a client calls Larry and the project is really structural, they refer us. Keeps the work with whoever's actually licensed for it.

Common questions

Questions We Get About A&A Works

How long does a landed A&A take from first meeting to handover?
Typically 6 to 12 months for a focused A&A. Full reconstructions take 12 to 18 months. Submissions alone can take 2 to 4 months before any physical work begins — we build that into the timeline upfront rather than surprising you mid-project. We'd rather give you a realistic timeline than an optimistic one to win the job.
Do you handle all the URA and BCA submissions?
Yes, as part of the build. We prepare the submissions, engage with URA and BCA on your behalf, and monitor the approvals timeline. You don't need to hire a separate consultant for this when you work with us.
Can I live in the house during the works?
Almost never, honestly — for A&A involving structural work or full reconstruction. The noise, dust, and temporary propping make it unsafe and unpleasant. We tell every client to plan for alternative accommodation. Anyone promising you can live through a structural build is, in our experience, not being straight with you.
What if my existing foundation can't handle what I want to add?
Then we'd have an honest conversation about whether underpinning makes sense, versus a full reconstruction. Sometimes underpinning is the right call. Sometimes it costs more than half a rebuild and leaves you with a compromised structure. We show you the numbers for both paths — we don't push you toward whichever is bigger for us.
Can I visit the site during construction?
Yes, anytime. We expect it. Our progressive billing structure relies on you seeing the work progress with your own eyes. If you aren't comfortable visiting, that's a sign we haven't built enough trust yet — and that's our problem to solve.

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Common questions

A&A, Reconstruction & Rebuilds.

What's the difference between A&A and reconstruction?
A&A (Addition & Alteration) keeps the bulk of the existing structure and modifies parts of it — adding a storey, extending sideways, internal layout changes. Reconstruction means demolishing more substantial portions and rebuilding within the same footprint, often retaining only the foundation or front facade. The line matters because URA submission requirements, BCA structural review depth, and timelines differ. We tell you which path makes sense at the first site visit, before any quote.
Can I add a basement to an existing landed home in Singapore?
Sometimes — but it depends on three things: soil condition, neighbouring structures, and your existing foundation. Adding a basement to an existing home requires underpinning the existing foundation while excavating, plus shoring against any party walls. URA generally permits basements on landed plots, but BCA's structural sign-off is the harder part. We've done it; we've also walked away from jobs where the soil report told us not to.
How much does it cost to convert a single-storey landed to a two-storey?
A meaningful range is S$400k–S$1.2M, depending on three variables: structural condition of the existing house (often the existing foundation can't carry the new load and needs reinforcement), GFA you're adding, and finishing standard. We don't give you a cleaner number than that on a website because it would be misleading. After a site visit and architect input, we give you a real number with line items.
Do I need URA approval for A&A on my landed home?
Almost always, yes. Anything that changes building envelope, floor area, or external appearance triggers a URA submission. Internal-only A&A within existing GFA may go through a simpler process. Wong Lye handles the submission as part of every project, including the drawings; the structural certification is handled within the same scope.
Can I extend my landed home sideways without a setback issue?
Setback rules vary by plot type — Detached, Semi-D, Terrace, and Bungalow each have different minimum setbacks under URA's Envelope Control rules. Most landed plots have at least some unused setback margin, but it's plot-specific. We pull your plot's URA records before quoting any sideways extension so you know exactly what's permissible.
What structural checks happen before A&A on an old landed home?
For homes built before 1990, we always do a foundation review and column/beam load calculation before quoting. Older landed homes were often built to standards that don't accommodate today's heavier loads (extra storey, heavier finishes, solar panels). Sometimes we recommend reinforcement before A&A; occasionally we recommend rebuilding instead. The check costs you nothing — it's part of how we quote.
What warranty do you give on A&A works?
On a landed home, seven years from handover on everything we build — structural, plumbing, masonry, partitions and windows. Every item in your quotation has its warranty period written next to it. The one exception is painting, quoted at five years, because five years is Nippon's own warranty on the product and we won't put a longer number on something than its maker will stand behind. It is a workmanship warranty, and in practice the issue owners worry about is leakage: if what we built leaks within those seven years, it is ours to put right. There is no inspection fee during that period — send a photo or video, or we arrange for someone to come and look, and a small issue is settled at no charge. The warranty follows the house, so if you sell, the balance passes to the buyer. What it does not cover: existing structure we did not touch, the joint where a new extension meets your existing house, and damage caused by work someone else carries out after handover, including work commissioned by a later owner. Work on non-landed property carries our standard 12-month warranty.
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