I'm Lye Chee Weng, and I run Wong Lye Pte Ltd. If you're looking into who actually builds your landed home when you engage us, that's me — along with our team of in-house architects and qualified persons. We didn't start as a typical building company, and that unconventional path shapes how we approach every landed project today.

How We Built Our Way Into Landed Homes

We started in 2011 as a logistics business. The turning point came in 2014 when we needed warehouse racking systems for our own operations. After dealing with contractors who either didn't understand our requirements or couldn't deliver to our standards, we decided to build the racks ourselves.

The quality of that work caught our neighbours' attention. They asked us to build their warehouse systems too. Word spread in the industrial sector, and before we knew it, we were handling commercial and industrial builds full-time. Over the years, we've completed projects for more than 1,500 commercial clients across Singapore.

The shift to landed homes happened because our commercial clients kept asking: "Can you build my house too?" Initially, we said no. Commercial and residential building are different beasts entirely — different regulations, different structural requirements, different client expectations. But the requests kept coming, so we made a careful decision to expand our scope.

Why We're Selective About Landed Projects

Unlike our commercial portfolio, we deliberately keep our landed home work selective. There's a good reason for this approach, rooted in what we learned from years of commercial building.

In commercial work, clients typically understand the technical aspects of what they're buying. They know about load requirements, structural limitations, and regulatory compliance. Landed homeowners often don't — and that's completely understandable. Your expertise is in your own field, not in building codes and structural engineering.

This knowledge gap creates risk. We've seen too many situations where homeowners make decisions based on what worked for their neighbour, without understanding that every property has different constraints. Plot ratios, setbacks, soil conditions, existing structural conditions — these all vary from site to site.

Being selective allows us to spend the time needed to educate each client properly before they commit to anything. We believe you deserve accurate technical advice upfront, not surprises during construction.

What Sets Our Approach Apart

Our commercial background influences everything we do on landed projects. In commercial building, precision and compliance aren't optional — they're fundamental. A warehouse rack that fails because of poor engineering doesn't just cost money; it can be dangerous. The same principle applies to structural work on your home.

We handle URA and BCA submissions as part of our service because regulatory compliance is integral to proper building work, not an afterthought. Our in-house architect and qualified person work directly with our building team, which means better coordination and fewer gaps between design intent and construction reality.

For work that falls outside our structural building scope — like interior finishing or HDB renovations — we refer clients to Larry Contractors, our sister company. Different types of work require different expertise and licensing. We stick to what we do best: heavy building work on landed properties.

The Projects We Take On

Our landed home work focuses on substantial structural projects: full reconstructions, major additions and alterations, foundation and piling work, and structural modifications. We also handle solar installations, which ties back to our commercial experience with large-scale solar projects.

These aren't quick cosmetic upgrades. They're projects where getting the engineering right makes the difference between a successful build and a problematic one. When clients need load-bearing walls relocated, foundation issues addressed, or significant structural additions built, that's when our commercial building background becomes most valuable.

We also fabricate custom metalwork in-house, another capability that developed from our commercial projects. Whether it's structural steelwork for a major extension or custom architectural metalwork, we control the entire process from design to installation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you handle small renovation projects?

We focus on major structural work rather than cosmetic renovations. For smaller renovation projects, we recommend Larry Contractors, our sister company that specialises in HDB and residential renovation work.

How do you choose which landed projects to take on?

We look for projects where our structural building expertise adds real value — typically major A&A works, reconstructions, or builds with complex engineering requirements. We also need to see that clients understand the scope and commitment involved in substantial building work.

Can you work on all types of landed properties?

We work on landed homes across Singapore, but each property has unique constraints based on zoning, existing structures, and site conditions. We always conduct a thorough assessment before determining if a project fits our capabilities.

Do you provide design services?

Yes, we have an in-house architect and qualified person who handle both design and regulatory submissions. This integrated approach helps ensure buildability and compliance from the design stage onwards.

If you're considering substantial structural work on your landed property and want to discuss your project with someone who's built everything from warehouse racks to complete home reconstructions, we're here to help. Message us on WhatsApp to start the conversation.