Oral Answer by Ministry of National Development on repair assistance for spalling concrete, ceiling and sewage pipe leaks beyond HIP DLP

Jan 10, 2017

Mr Muhamad Faisal Abdul Manap: To ask the Minister for National Development in the past three years, what is the number of cases that HDB has received seeking repair assistance for spalling concrete, ceiling and sewage pipe leaks in a period of a year beyond the defects liability period under the Home Improvement Programme. 

Answer: 

The Home Improvement Programme (HIP) helps flat owners address common maintenance issues in ageing flats, such as spalling concrete and ceiling leak. 

However, occasionally, such problems could still recur after the HIP improvement works are done. For defects reported within the one-year Defects Liability Period (DLP) upon completion of the HIP works, HDB’s contractors will carry out the necessary rectification.

For cases reported after DLP, HDB will look into the nature and cause of the feedback and advise flat owners on the follow-up action accordingly. Over the past 3 years, the number of reported cases of defects due to workmanship of HIP works after the one-year DLP is small – about 1-2 cases per 10,000 units per year for spalling concrete, ceiling and sewage pipe leaks. 

For ceiling leak or spalling concrete cases that arise out of wear and tear, HDB may also offer assistance to flat owners to repair and co-share the cost of repairs under the Goodwill Repair Assistance Scheme.