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Silbeers15, I am in the same situation as you are - wanting to add an additional storey to my 2 storey corner terrace. I think I must met over 8 Architects in total and all have quoted in the range of $40-68k, excluding the structural engineer fees. And actually, all have told me that because we are changing the height of the existing house by adding in another 0.5 storey, this will automatically constitute a reconstruction, instead of an A&A. Pantieileen - are you able to share with me your architect's contact please? Am not able to PM you. Thanks lots in advance!

Nope, not a new purchase. Been staying in this place for the past 20+ years. And it really is time for a major reno since the household is expanding - 4 generations under one roof and a few pets.

Oops, sorry for the late reply! Didn't think anyone responded cos I was expecting an email telling me there were replies in this forum. *sheepish* My current length and width of the building is about 12m x 6.7m. Anyway, so far, assessments by 4 architects who have seen my place say that it is challenging making the 1st storey flat due to the terrains. Back area is higher than the living room and to make the whole storey flat would mean either 1) Raise the living room to equal the height of the back area, which would mean having to raise ceiling height; or 2) Make the back area flat with the living room, which would mean a lot of excavation, including the garden! And both equals a lot of costs! There are floor beams supporting the dining area etc so shifting that is quite problematic as well. It seems to me that a rebuild is imminent. And i think possibly, may add up to the same cost as a recon with all the structural reinforcements and changes. Has anyone ever encountered such a problem before? Does anyone have any architects to recommend in the meantime? Am hoping to speak with more. So far, it seems that architect fees are between $40k - $50.

Hi all Was hoping to seek some advice on the raising of my corner terrace's first storey ceiling. My current ceiling height is 3.2m and am hoping to raise it to 4.5m. The moment we change the ceiling height, am I correct to say that it is then considered a new erection (aka rebuild)? This cannot be considered a reconstruction right? With a new erection, I suppose a bomb shelter is now required? How likely is it that this requirement can be waived? Between a new erection and reconstruction, how much more government/submission fees am I expected to pay? I have a corner terrace, land of 4,500 sqf. Am hoping to do some major renovation works to my old 2 storey house of 2,300sqf and change it to a 2.5 storey of possibly about 3,500sqf. An architect I have approached has given an indicative quote of $200psf if I were to go with a full rebuild. Does this seem reasonable? A lot of past threads I have viewed seems to suggest that $250-300psf seems the more common quotations given. With a tight budget, I am so afraid of under-budgeting and that the final bill comes way beyond what I can afford. When I call for a tender, am I right to say that the total costs is more or less capped at what contractors have submitted? Am a complete newbie at this so any help is much appreciated in advance! Thanks!

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