1) Floor & Wall Tile Hacking

• Removal of ceramic, porcelain, marble, homogeneous and vinyl finishes
• Removal of adhesive and screed where specified (for new tiling tolerance)
• Controlled hacking to protect structural slab and adjacent finishes
• Dust sheet containment to prevent spread to live areas

2) Wet Area / Toilet / Kitchen Hacking

• Full strip-out of existing tiles, skirtings, counters, sanitary fittings
• Removal of old waterproofing layer when new waterproofing is planned
• Debris protection for chute/vertical plumbing areas
• Proper sealing after stripping to avoid water leakage to units below

3) Partition / Non-Structural Demolition

• Hacking of block, AAC, drywall or partition systems
• Safe sequencing near electrical/mechanical routing
• Protection of structural elements — we do not hack structural walls without PE approval
• Debris staged and removed without obstruction to common corridors

4) Debris Management, Haulage & NEA Disposal

• Internal collection, bagging and staging
• Loading to lorry / skip with protection to lift & common areas
• Transport to NEA-approved construction waste facilities
• Issuance of tipping receipts as legal proof of disposal (important for MCST/landlords/audits)

5) Dust, Noise and Safety Control

• Poly sheet containment and zipper enclosures where required
• Negative pressure / vacuum extraction for sensitive environments\
• Work scheduled within permitted HDB/MCST noise windows
• PPE, barricading and WSH safe work procedure

6) Final Preparation for Next Trade

• Vacuum & clear sweep after hacking
• Substrate condition photo-record handed over
• Surface ready for tiling, leveling, waterproofing or reinstatement
• Optional — temporary boarding or protection after handover

Why Proper Hacking Matters in Singapore

Cut-price hacking crews often:

• Dump illegally (risking fines for client and MCST complaints)
• Hack outside HDB quiet hours (leading to stop-work)
• Damage slab / waterproofing (causing neighbour water claims)
• Provide no documentation (no defence during handover disputes)

7M delivers defensible, documented and compliant work — important for:

• MCST audit & reinstatement release
• Main contractor QS submission & BOQ compliance
• Insurance & defect liability control
• Avoidance of renovation stop-work orders