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# How to demolish or rebuild a semi-detached house in Singapore?

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Demolishing and [rebuild semi detached house Singapore](https://www.readarchitecture.com/practice-/2022/7/23/design-amp-build-by-architects/) might not be your first choice when making significant changes to your house. However, it can make more sense aesthetically and financially to demolish your existing house and build a new one that is tailored to your needs.

Therefore, this post is for you if you have started a remodeling project that is continuously increasingly more complex. For example, consider constantly expanding extensions, extensive interior remodels, and demolishing every other wall.

# Should your house be remodeled or demolished and built from scratch?

This is a significant choice that needs to be well thought out. Start with a few questions to determine the best option for your requirements and budget, and then carefully consider your goals, the state of your current home, and any applicable municipal regulations. And keep in mind that there is always a third choice: purchasing a different home that better suits your requirements right away.

# How long are you going to live there?

It is often better to demolish and rebuild, at least from a purely financial standpoint, if you want to live in the home for a considerable amount of time before selling it.

A home's physical components have timers. That timer starts running the moment the last hammer blow lands on your home. In harsh regions, exterior paint may last up to seven years, but more likely just five. Dishwashers only last approximately ten years, central air conditioners about ten to fifteen years, and three-tab composite shingles about twenty.

Additionally, while the life periods of certain elements vary, many others pass away at around the same time. Imagine having to repair your dishwasher in the same year that you updated your roof, gutters, and central air conditioner. Replacing a dishwasher isn't anyone's idea of fun financially.

By starting again, you turn back time in terms of the house's physical characteristics, including everything from the appliances to the outside of the structure. When the time comes to sell your home, you are selling a 15-year-old home rather than a 40-year-old one.

# What is your price range?

Remodeling is usually a good idea if money is tight. For instance, you may begin by upgrading a bathroom and then move on to other spaces as time and money permits.

The option to demolish everything and start again is all-or-nothing. You are forced to construct the new home since after your first significant investment—the demolition—you are left with a barren property. You must continue unless you wish to be the owner of a vacant lot. The worst situation is having a half-finished house since buildings that are exposed to the weather soon deteriorate.

# Considering needs for living conditions:

The majority of remodeling tasks may be finished while you are still living there. This may be advantageous in terms of ease and cost savings. If it's your main house, it can also be required. But remember that for a while, your family will be residing in a construction area. When redesigning, take kid and pet safety into account.

You and your family will need to establish alternate, temporary living arrangements during construction if the house is completely torn down and rebuilt. If you want to rebuild, take into account the additional expenditures associated with having to vacate your house for a period of up to several months.

# What to think about before demolition?

After deciding to tear down, there are a few things you should think about before picking up the wrecking ball.

•	You should enlist the aid of a [landed house architect Singapore](https://www.readarchitecture.com/practice-/2022/7/23/landed-house-architect![](https://i.imgur.com/myn41AH.jpg)
) for the design
•	Request planning approval to tear down and rebuild
•	Verify the building's local listing for structures with noteworthy historical relevance
•	If the house is located in a conservation area, check

Permission may not be given if it is on a list or in a specially designated area unless you can show how the replacement would be better. 

