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Terrace House Rebuild Contractor Singapore
Why Rebuild Your Terrace House?
Terrace houses benefit greatly from a full rebuild due to their typical narrow layout and limited natural light.
A rebuild allows you to:
Expand usable space
Improve air flow & lighting
Reconfigure the entire layout
Add an attic
Add a basement
Modernise the façade
Optimise GFA
Increase long-term property value
Additionally, older terrace houses often face structural issues that make renovation less cost-effective.
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Types of Terrace Houses We Rebuild
1. Intermediate Terrace
The most common type — narrower width and limited side windows.
Rebuild strategies focus on:
Maximising depth
Adding light wells
Open-concept living
2. Corner Terrace
Wider frontage and one open side.
Rebuild strategies include:
Side extensions
Large windows
Garden integration
3. Terrace With Back Lane
Ideal for rear extension and service access.
4. Terrace With Split-Level Layout
We redesign flows to modern flat layouts.
5. 20–40 Year Old Terrace Homes
Common candidates for structural improvements.
Why Renovation Is Not Enough for Many Terrace Homes
Terrace homes built decades ago often have:
1. Poor Natural Lighting
Internal rooms receive minimal sunlight.
Rebuild allows light wells, skylights, and open-plan layouts.
2. Inefficient Layouts
Small kitchens, narrow living rooms, chopped-up spaces.
Rebuild transforms the entire spatial flow.
3. Low Ceilings & Outdated Roofs
Rebuild enables higher ceilings, attic creation, and new roofing.
4. Structural Fatigue
Older terrace houses may suffer from:
Spalling concrete
Beam deterioration
Outdated wiring
Old plumbing
5. Limited Space Utilisation
Rebuild lets you maximise all allowable GFA.
What You Can Build with a Terrace House Rebuild
Depending on URA guidelines and your plot size, you can include:
✔ 3 storeys (ground + second + attic)
✔ Basement (if feasible)
✔ Open concept living
✔ Larger kitchen
✔ Expanded bedrooms
✔ Walk-in wardrobes
✔ High ceilings
✔ Modern façade
✔ Light wells & skylights
✔ Balcony or terrace space
✔ Home office, gym, or entertainment room
A modern terrace rebuild unlocks huge potential.
Our Terrace House Rebuild Services (Full Scope)
We provide a fully integrated design–build solution.
Architectural Design & Planning
We design homes tailored to:
Family size
Lifestyle
Lighting
Circulation
GFA optimisation
Including façade design, space planning, and 3D renderings.
Structural Engineering
Our engineers plan:
Beams
Columns
Slabs
Attic load
Foundation strengthening
Basement engineering (if applicable)
Authority Submissions
We handle all approvals with:
URA
BCA
SCDF
PUB
NParks
LTA (if relevant)
Demolition Works
Safe tear down of the existing terrace house:
Structural removal
Disposal
Site preparation
Full Construction
New foundation
RC (reinforced concrete) structure
Roofing
M&E installation
Waterproofing
Windows & doors
Interior construction
Interior Design & Finishing
Custom carpentry
Flooring
Kitchen design
Bathrooms
Lighting arrangements
Project Management
Weekly updates
Detailed scheduling
Quality checks
Transparent communication
Terrace House Rebuild Cost in Singapore (2026)
Costs depend on:
Size (GFA)
Layout complexity
Structural requirements
Finishing materials
Attic/basement addition
Typical terrace rebuild cost ranges:
Intermediate Terrace Rebuild
$600,000 – $1,000,000
Suitable for standard rebuild with attic.
Corner Terrace Rebuild
$850,000 – $1,400,000
Larger land = larger GFA = higher cost.
Luxury Terrace Rebuild
$1.4M – $2.5M+
Includes:
Basement
High-end façade
Lift installation
Large attic
Premium materials
Terrace House Rebuild Timeline
A typical terrace rebuild takes 18–28 months.
1. Concept Design (1–2 months)
Layout planning, façade conceptualisation.
2. Authority Submission (2–5 months)
URA, BCA, PUB, SCDF approvals.
3. Demolition (2–4 weeks)
Safe tear down.
4. Construction (12–18 months)
Foundation → Structural → Roofing → M&E → Interior → Finishing.
5. Handover (2–4 weeks)
Final checks and cleanup.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. How much does it cost to rebuild a terrace house in Singapore?
Between $600,000 – $1.4M, depending on land size and GFA.
2. How long does a terrace rebuild take?
Approximately 18–28 months.
3. Do I need URA/BCA approval?
Yes — all terrace rebuilds require official approvals.
We handle everything.
4. Can I add an attic?
Yes — many terrace homeowners add attics to maximise space.
5. Can I add a basement?
Yes — subject to soil condition and engineering feasibility.
6. Is rebuild better than A&A?
If more than 50% of the house must be changed, BCA classifies it as reconstruction, not A&A.
Rebuild is best when major structural upgrades are needed.
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