How much a 2-room BTO renovation costs
Contractor and interior-design works only: hacking, tiling, carpentry, electrical, plumbing and painting. Furniture is extra, and the part most people under-budget.
Typical cost by level of work
Light refreshCosmetic works only — painting, basic flooring touch-ups, minimal carpentry, no hacking. Best for a newer flat needing light refresh.about $15,000
TypicalThe realistic middle ground most couples land on — kitchen and bathroom upgrades, standard carpentry, full electrical/painting, moderate hacking where needed.about $22,000
Designer / premiumDesigner/ID-led with custom joinery, premium finishes (quartz, engineered wood), full M&E rewire, and extensive reconfiguration.about $35,000
Indicative 2026 figures from Singapore renovation cost surveys, not quotes.
Where a renovation budget goes
- Carpentry (kitchen, wardrobes, built-ins) $8,800
- Hacking & wet works (demolition, waterproofing) $4,400
- Flooring & tiling $3,300
- Electrical & lighting $2,200
- Appliances & aircon $2,200
- Painting & finishing $1,100
Split of the typical $22,000 job. Carpentry is usually the biggest line you control.
Budget yours, then get real quotes
Pick your rooms and works, see what it adds up to, and send one request to HDB-registered contractors. Compare their quotes side by side.