During the works
Working hours and neighbours, hacking and debris, living elsewhere while the work goes on, and what to do when something goes wrong.
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Renovation working hours and your neighbours
In HDB flats, renovation runs 9am to 6pm on weekdays and Saturdays, noisy works only 9am to 5pm on weekdays, and nothing on Sundays or public holidays. Condos set their own hours in their by-laws. Landed homes fall under NEA’s construction-noise rules.
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Hacking and renovation debris: where it goes and who removes it
Hacking debris must be taken away by your contractor or a licensed waste collector, to a Town Council site or an NEA-approved facility. It never goes down the refuse chute, into household bins or into the town council’s free bulky-item service.
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Living elsewhere during a renovation: when to move out and what to plan
Most people can’t live comfortably through hacking and wet works: there’s dust, noise, and often no working kitchen or bathroom. If you move out, plan where you’ll stay, what goes into storage, who holds the keys, and how you’ll check progress.
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When a renovation goes wrong: delays, defects and disputes
Start with the contractor, in writing. If that fails, CASE mediates between consumers and businesses, and CaseTrust firms must attend. The Small Claims Tribunals hear renovation claims up to S$20,000, or S$30,000 if both sides agree, filed within 2 years.
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