Poh Kim LengConstruction Cost

Built properly, for the people inside.

We are a boutique builder of landed homes and industrial buildings. For 30 years we have built across Singapore. Engineers check the structure, the contract is written in plain English, and every building is made to last for generations.

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  • BCA General Builder Class 1
  • bizSAFE certified
  • Est. 1996

Builder of a private project designed by renowned architect Andra Matin

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1996The year we started building
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1Contract covering design and build
0Changes without your written approval

What we build

From family homes to factories and warehouses, we build on solid ground.

Architect-designed work

We build to the drawings of the architects our clients choose. Our projects include a private project designed by Andra Matin, the renowned Indonesian architect, which we built for the owner.

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A new home on your land

We take down the old house and build a new one in its place. We bring in the architect and engineer, handle approvals, and give you one price for everything.

  • Terrace
  • Semi-detached
  • Detached
  • Bungalow
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More space in the home you have

An extra floor, an attic, a basement or a new layout. We check what your existing structure can carry before we price anything.

  • Extensions
  • Attic and roof terrace
  • Basement
  • Internal changes
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The work below ground

Piling, foundations, retaining walls and drainage. This is where our civil engineering background matters most, and where problems are most expensive to fix later.

  • Piling
  • Foundations
  • Retaining walls
  • Drainage
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Industrial buildings

We also build and upgrade factories, warehouses and other industrial buildings. The same engineering care and clear contracts, applied to the places where businesses work.

  • New industrial buildings
  • Addition and alteration
  • Mezzanine floors
  • Structural and external works

Styles we build

From terraces and bungalows to factories and warehouses. Every site has its own rules, and we know them.

Photos are for illustration only and do not show PKL projects.

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Detached
Modern semi-detached style home at dusk
Semi-detached
Modern terrace style home at dusk
Terrace
Bungalow with pool at night
Bungalow
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Industrial

How we build

Every project, home or industrial, follows the same clear stages. A landed rebuild usually takes 18 to 24 months. Here is what you can expect from us at each point.

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  1. Week 1

    We visit your site

    We look at the building, the neighbours and the access, and listen to what you need.

  2. Weeks 2 to 6

    Layouts and a full price

    You get layout options and an itemised price. No lump sums you cannot check.

  3. Before you sign

    We read the contract with you

    We go through every clause: what you pay, when, and what happens if something changes.

  4. Months 2 to 5

    Approvals

    Our architect and engineer prepare and submit the plans to URA and BCA.

  5. Before work starts

    Neighbours looked after

    We survey and record the condition of the buildings next door, with their owners.

  6. Months 5 to 22

    Building

    Foundations, structure, roof and finishes. You get regular photos and can visit the site with us anytime.

  7. Handover

    Your keys

    We walk the building with you, fix anything on the list, and come back for defects after you move in.

Who does what

  • PKLBuilds the house, runs the site, orders the materials and coordinates every trade. One point of contact for you.
  • The architectDesigns the house and, as qualified person, submits the plans to URA and BCA.
  • The engineerDesigns the structure and inspects it as it goes up.
  • YouChoose the layout and the finishes, approve any change in writing, and pay by stage.

If you already have your own architect or engineer, we build to their drawings instead.

How payment works

The contract sets out the stages and the amount for each one. You pay for a stage before it starts, and every invoice says what that stage covers.

  1. On signing
  2. Demolition and foundations
  3. Each floor slab
  4. Roof and external walls
  5. Finishes and fittings
  6. Handover

Extra work is quoted and agreed in writing before we start it.

What can move the dates

  • Authority approvalsURA and BCA set their own timelines. We submit early and chase.
  • What is under the groundSoft soil, old foundations or services can change the foundation design.
  • Changes you ask forA change of layout or finish partway through adds time as well as cost.
  • Weather and manpowerHeavy rain and public holidays affect concrete and external work.

We tell you as soon as we see a delay coming, not at the end.

What you get from us during the build

  • A named personThe same supervisor and the same office contact from start to finish.
  • Progress updatesPhotos and a short update at each stage, so you can follow the work without living on site.
  • Site visitsCome and walk the site with us whenever you want to.
  • A safe, tidy sitebizSAFE certified, hoarded, cleaned down, and considerate to the neighbours.

Compare your quotations side by side

Three steps. Add your quotes, answer six questions about your property, then see how each quote sits against what we think the work will cost. Two quotes with the same total can cover very different work.

  1. 1Your quotes
  2. 2What we think it will cost
  3. 3Your comparison

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A PDF or a photo of each quotation, up to three. Add the total price so we can compare the numbers.

What we think it will cost

Answer these six questions about your property.

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Find out what your landed home will really cost, before you speak to any builder. Adjust the options and the range updates instantly. For industrial projects, send us your drawings and we will price them for you.

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    Rebuild or extend?

    Four questions for a first view.

    How old is the house?
    Any cracks, leaks or sagging?
    How much do you want to change?
    How long will you stay?
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    We will suggest which way to look first.

    Looking to buy, not build?

    PKL also builds its own landed homes for sale. Leave your number and we will tell you when the next one is ready.

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    Questions we are often asked

    Do I need to find my own architect?

    No. We work with architects and engineers we trust and include them in our price. If you already have an architect, we will build to their design.

    Can the price go up halfway?

    Not for anything in our quotation. The price only changes if you ask for something different, and you approve that cost in writing first.

    When do I pay?

    In stages. You pay for each stage before it starts, and each invoice sets out the work that stage covers.

    What is a GB1 licence?

    It is the higher of the two general builder classes licensed by the Building and Construction Authority. You can look up any builder on the BCA Directory of Licensed Builders.

    Do you take on industrial projects?

    Yes. We build and upgrade factories, warehouses and other industrial buildings. Send us your drawings or book a site visit and we will give you a price.

    Where do we live during the rebuild?

    Most families rent nearby. We give you a programme early so you can plan the move and the lease.

    What if something goes wrong after we move in?

    Tell us. The contract sets a defects period, and we come back to fix defects during it.

    Book a site visit

    We will come to your property, look at what is there and talk through what is possible. There is no charge and no obligation.

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    Office
    3013 Bedok Industrial Park E, #03-2092
    Singapore 489979

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