Home Renovation Singapore

Matter & Space is positioned around residential projects including BTO flats, resale HDB homes and condominiums, together with focused upgrades to areas such as kitchens and bathrooms.

Yes. Matter & Space’s intended package categories include BTO, resale, kitchen and bathroom renovation solutions. Current prices, inclusions and conditions should be displayed only after they are verified.

The package model is intended to provide a clearer starting scope while allowing individual project requirements to be discussed beyond the standard framework.

Matter & Space’s business model covers the residential renovation journey from early planning and design direction through coordination of renovation works and eventual handover.

A typical Singapore home renovation follows this sequence:
Design & Planning → Approvals → Hacking → Masonry & Wet Works → Electrical & Plumbing → Carpentry → Surface Installation → Painting → Fixtures → Final Inspection & Handover

The exact sequence may change depending on your property and renovation design

Yes. Proper waterproofing helps prevent leaks, water damage and problems affecting neighbouring units. For HDB bathroom renovation, the waterproofing requirements depend on the work being carried out. Your contractor should confirm the applicable HDB requirements before starting wet works.

Use a progressive payment schedule tied to clearly defined renovation milestones instead of paying most of the contract value upfront. Before making each payment, check what work has been completed, what materials have been ordered and what the next payment covers

When comparing renovation quotations in Singapore, look beyond the headline price. Common additional costs can include:

• GST
• Debris disposal
• Haulage
• Electrical upgrades
• Plumbing works
• Additional power points
• MCST requirements
• Lift protection
• Air-conditioning works
• Existing defect rectification

Singapore’s GST rate is 9%, but GST applies only where the business is required to charge it. Always check whether your renovation quotation is GST-inclusive.

Yes, for certain renovation works

HDB:Certain hacking, alteration, bathroom and window works require HDB approval
Condo: Check your MCST’s renovation requirements before starting
Landed: Major structural or alteration works may require BCA and/or URA approval
Your interior designer or renovation contractor should identify the approvals relevant to your project

For regulated HDB renovation works, check whether your appointed contractor must be listed in the HDB Directory of Renovation Contractors (DRC)
Before work begins, confirm who is responsible for HDB permits, submissions and renovation compliance

HDB renovation work must follow HDB’s permitted working hours, with stricter rules applying to noisy works such as hacking and heavy drilling.
For condominiums, renovation hours vary between developments. Always check your MCST renovation guidelines before work starts

Choose an interior designer in Singapore if you need help with:

• Space planning
• Interior design
• 3D visualisation
• Material selection
• Project coordination

A renovation contractor may be more suitable if your design and specifications are already finalised and you mainly need the physical works carried out. Don’t compare price alone. Compare the design, materials, scope, exclusions and project management provided.

Use the website enquiry form or approved contact channel to share your property type, floor plan where available, renovation requirements and relevant project information. The exact quotation procedure should reflect Matter & Space’s verified sales process.

Renovation duration depends on the confirmed project scope and property requirements. Matter & Space should publish specific timeline guidance only when it can be operationally verified.

Your renovation cost in Singapore depends on your property, design, materials and scope of work

BTO: S$15,000–S$35,000 for basic works; S$45,000–S$85,000+ for extensive renovations
Resale HDB: S$30,000–S$70,000+
Condo: S$30,000–S$80,000+
Landed: From S$80,000 to several hundred thousand dollars
Tip: Keep around 10%–15% of your budget aside for unexpected costs

A typical home renovation in Singapore takes:
BTO: 6–8 weeks
Resale HDB: 8–12 weeks
Condo: 6–10 weeks
Landed: Several months for larger or more complex works
Your actual renovation timeline will depend on the design, approvals, materials and amount of work required