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Brief
Three-storey detached home built in the early 1990s with no existing lift shaft provision. Family of five with an elderly parent moving in. Master bedroom on the third floor; primary living spaces on the second. Goal: lift access between all three floors with minimum architectural disruption.
Approach
Hydraulic two-stop lift expanded to three stops via structural shaft construction. PE-endorsed structural drawings, BCA Permit to Install obtained in five weeks. Shaft constructed in a previously-unused vertical alignment between the kitchen and the rear utility space, minimizing impact on bedroom areas.
Outcome
Project completed within the quoted 14-week window. Elderly parent moved in on schedule three weeks after Permit to Operate. Annual maintenance contract running smoothly through 2026.
Scope of work
- Structural feasibility study and PE endorsement
- BCA Permit to Install + Permit to Operate submissions
- Three-stop hydraulic lift with custom timber-veneer cabin
- Shaft construction (slab cutting, pit excavation, structural framing)
- Electrical isolation and supply upgrade by EMA-licensed contractor
- Interior finishing at all three landings
- 5-year mechanism warranty + annual maintenance setup
Outcomes
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Project duration | 14 weeks (5 weeks BCA + 9 weeks construction) |
| Permit timeline | 5 weeks from submission to approval |
| Cost band | S$80,000–S$100,000 |
| Disruption window | 9 weeks active construction, kitchen accessible throughout |
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