Most condo renovation packages in Singapore are quoted as a single figure with a short list of inclusions underneath. That figure is rarely what the project ends up costing — not because anyone is being dishonest, but because packages are built around assumptions, and condos are the property type where those assumptions break most often.
This page sets out what a condo renovation package normally covers in Singapore, what it typically leaves out, current price bands for new and resale units, and how to read two quotes that look identical but aren’t.
If you’re looking for our full condo renovation and design service rather than package pricing, that’s on our condo renovation services page.
A standard condo renovation package in Singapore is built around six work categories. Anything outside them is usually priced as a variation.
Hacking and disposal. Removal of existing tiles, partitions, built-ins and fittings, plus debris removal. In a condo this always means service-lift-only access and protection of common areas, which is a labour cost that doesn’t appear on the line item.
Masonry and wet works. Tiling to floors and walls, bathroom waterproofing, kerbs, and making good. Waterproofing is the item worth reading closely — see the exclusions section below.
Carpentry. Usually the largest single component, often 25–40% of the total. Kitchen cabinetry, wardrobes, TV console, feature panelling. Packages typically specify a running-foot allowance rather than a design, so two quotes at the same price can differ substantially in what you actually receive.
Electrical and plumbing. Additional power and lighting points, relocation of existing points, and connection of sanitary ware. Full rewiring is normally excluded and quoted separately.
Painting. Ceilings, walls and doors, usually one coat of sealer plus two finish coats.
Project management and permit handling. Coordination of trades, scheduling, and submission of your renovation application to the MCST. On a condo this is genuinely valuable — see the permits section.
Get an indicative figure for your own unit and scope using our condo renovation cost calculator.
The most reliable published figures come from our own renovated data, which reports medians drawn from actual completed projects rather than estimates. For 2026 we put a new condo renovation at $44,290 to $62,160, and a resale condo at $78,280 to $105,000 — projected from 2025 medians across 254 condo renovation projects on our work.
| New condo | Resale condo | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical range (2026) | $44,290 – $62,160 | $78,280 – $105,000 |
Source: Zenith Arc 2026, based on medians from 254 completed condo projects.
The figures below are aggregated market estimates covering both contractor and interior design pricing, so they sit lower than the transaction medians above — treat them as a floor rather than a forecast.
| Unit type | New condo | Resale condo |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $15,400 – $37,300 | — |
| 2-bedroom | $24,800 – $48,200 | $47,900 – $71,100 |
| 3-bedroom | $32,200 – $68,500 | $60,400 – $84,100 |
| 4-bedroom | $41,700 – $72,900 | $66,300 – $92,400 |
| Loft | $40,200 – $53,200 | — |
| Penthouse | $122,700 – $181,100 | — |
Aggregated Singapore market estimates, 2026.
Published per-square-foot benchmarks converge more tightly than the bedroom tables, which makes them a useful sanity check on any quote:
On a 1,000–1,200 sq ft resale three-bedroom, that method lands at roughly $80,000 to $120,000 for a full mid-range renovation — consistent with the transaction medians and noticeably above the aggregated estimates. Where the two disagree, the transaction data is the better guide.
Treat per-square-foot as a planning shortcut only. Renovation is priced by the work inside the area, not the area itself: a compact unit with two full bathroom rebuilds and heavy carpentry can cost more per square foot than a larger unit with a light scope.
Two patterns are worth understanding before you compare these to a quote.
The fixed costs don’t shrink with the unit. Kitchen, bathrooms and wet works cost roughly what they cost regardless of floor area, so the per-square-foot figure rises as the unit gets smaller even though the total falls. A studio is not a quarter of the price of a four-bedder.
And carpentry scales with specification, not with size. A two-bedroom apartment with full-height joinery throughout can cost more than a three-bedroom with modest built-ins.
The gap between the two columns above is the single most misunderstood thing about condo renovation pricing. Published estimates of the resale premium range from 20% to around 75%, widening sharply on units over fifteen years old. On the Zenith Arc transaction medians the gap is roughly 70%. None of that difference is finish quality.
A new condo arrives with usable flooring, functioning services and sound waterproofing. The package is additive — you’re building on top of a working base.
A resale unit needs the base replaced before anything visible happens. Hacking and disposal, replacing rather than extending electrical and plumbing runs, redoing bathroom waterproofing, and making good behind twenty or thirty years of previous finishes. On an older unit, a meaningful share of the budget is spent on work you will never see.
If you are comparing a friend’s new-launch package to a quote for a resale unit, you are comparing two different exercises.
This is the section that decides whether your final figure resembles your quoted figure. The following are excluded from most Singapore condo renovation packages as standard:
Ask for the exclusions list in writing before you sign anything. A firm that will not put it in writing is telling you something.
Quotes for the same apartment routinely differ by $30,000 or more, and the difference is almost never margin. Four questions separate them:
Run the same four questions past every quote and the price differences usually explain themselves.
Condo renovation in Singapore is governed by your management corporation, not by HDB. That means the rules vary from development to development, and your contractor needs to work to your building’s specific conditions rather than a national standard.
Typical MCST requirements include a renovation application submitted before works begin, a refundable renovation deposit, proof of contractor insurance and worker registration, restricted working hours (commonly 9am to 5pm on weekdays, with some developments permitting Saturday mornings), service-lift-only access with lift and lobby protection, and advance notice to neighbouring units.
Structural elements — reinforced concrete walls, beams, columns and slabs — cannot be altered. Where a development permits any structural work at all, it requires a Professional Engineer’s endorsement and BCA submission, which sits outside a standard renovation package entirely.
Some MCSTs also impose their own conditions on wet works, requiring a waterproofing warranty or a water ponding test before tiling. Your package should state who is responsible for obtaining and passing these.
A package that includes MCST handling should cover preparing and lodging the application, supplying insurance and registration documents, and working to the approved schedule. The deposit itself remains yours to pay and to reclaim.
Most condo renovation packages run 8 to 12 weeks on site, with two to four weeks of design development and MCST approval beforehand.
| Stage | Duration |
|---|---|
| Design development, material selection, MCST submission | 2–4 weeks |
| Hacking, disposal and protection | 1 week |
| Masonry, wet works and waterproofing | 2–3 weeks |
| Electrical and plumbing, ceiling framing | 2 weeks |
| Tiling and flooring | 2 weeks |
| Carpentry installation | 3 weeks |
| Painting, glass and second fix | 2 weeks |
| Defects rectification and handover | 1 week |
Resale units sit at the upper end and sometimes beyond it. Restricted MCST working hours also extend condo programmes relative to landed work — a development permitting only weekday daytime access simply has fewer working hours available per week.
What is included in a condo renovation package in Singapore? Most packages cover hacking and disposal, masonry and wet works, carpentry, electrical and plumbing points, painting, and project management including MCST submission. Rewiring, aircon, appliances, sanitary ware, glass and curtains are typically excluded or carried as allowances.
How much does a condo renovation package cost in Singapore? Market ranges in 2026 run from roughly $15,400 for a studio to $181,100 for a penthouse. A three-bedroom new condo typically falls between $32,200 and $68,500, and the same unit as a resale between $60,400 and $84,100.
Why does a resale condo renovation package cost more than a new one? Because the base has to be replaced rather than built on. Hacking, disposal, replacement of electrical and plumbing runs, and redoing bathroom waterproofing all happen before any visible work begins. Expect 40–90% above the equivalent new-unit package.
What is not included in a condo renovation package? Commonly excluded: full rewiring, aircon, appliances, sanitary ware and tapware, glass and mirror, curtains and loose furniture, the MCST renovation deposit, and rectification of pre-existing defects. Always ask for the exclusions list in writing.
Do I need MCST approval to renovate my condo? Yes. Your management corporation must approve the works before they begin, and requirements vary by development. Expect a renovation application, a refundable deposit, contractor insurance and registration, restricted working hours and service-lift-only access.
How long does a condo renovation package take? Eight to twelve weeks on site for a full renovation, plus two to four weeks beforehand for design and MCST approval. Resale units and developments with restricted working hours run longer.
Can a condo renovation package be customised? Yes. Packages are a starting scope, not a fixed product. The useful question is not whether a package can be changed but what the change costs — which is why the carpentry allowance and provisional sums matter more than the headline figure.
Zenith Arc has completed over 10,000 projects across HDB, condominium and landed homes in Singapore. We are CaseTrust-accredited, BCA-registered and HDB-licensed. Book a consultation at our INSPACE showroom to walk through your unit and get a package scoped to it.
