By KakiList Editorial Team·Updated April 2026·Editorial standards
Looking for handyman near Tampines MRT (EWL/DTL line)? This page lists KakiList-verified providers serving the Tampines area around the station, ranked by Google rating and review count. All listings are independent — no paid placements, no affiliate fees.
The main Tampines interchange (EWL/DTL), ringed by three malls and Our Tampines Hub integrated community centre — the busiest heartland hub in the east. handyman providers familiar with Tampines Mall and the Tampines Street 11 blocks can reach your home in one trip without a detour.
Providers covering the East zone typically service Tampines without transport fees; those based in other zones often add S$15-40 per visit. For HDB homes along the EWL/DTL, that gap adds up across repeat bookings.
Typical handyman bookings from the Tampines area cover drilling and mounting on hollow walls, sliding door track cleaning, and minor tile repairs.
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The main Tampines interchange (EWL/DTL), ringed by three malls and Our Tampines Hub integrated community centre — the busiest heartland hub in the east.
Tampines Mall, Tampines 1, Century Square, Our Tampines Hub
Tampines Street 11, Tampines Central, Tampines Avenue 5
EWL/DTL — Tampines, East Singapore
| Service | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Furniture Assembly | S$50 – S$150 |
| Wall Mounting (TV/Shelves) | S$50 – S$120 |
| Door Repair | S$80 – S$200 |
| Curtain Rod Installation | S$40 – S$100 |
| General Repairs (per hour) | S$50 – S$80 |
Prices are estimates for Tampines and may vary based on scope, property type, and urgency. Get exact quotes by requesting free quotes.
For HDB properties in Tampines, rates track the islandwide average for handyman. The main cost variables are job complexity and urgency, not location — though providers based outside the East zone may add a small transport fee.
No licensing body means quality ranges from highly skilled tradesmen to hobbyists. A proper handyman arrives with cordless drills, masonry bits, stud finder, and anchor kits — and charges accordingly. One with only a screwdriver is a hobbyist. Pricing models also differ: per-job (fixed price), hourly (S\$40-80/hour), or half-day (S\$180-400).
Anything involving water supply lines, waste pipes, or electrical circuits. PUB requires licensed plumbers; EMA requires licensed electricians. Handymen offering "cheaper" plumbing or electrical work are breaking the law, and any resulting damage voids home insurance. Use handymen for furniture assembly, TV mounts, silicone reseals, door adjustment — not plumbing or electrical.
Small per-job rates: TV mount S\$60-120, curtain rod S\$40-80 per window, door hinge realignment S\$30-80. For 3-5 small jobs accumulated, half-day booking (S\$180-280 for HDB) is cheapest. Landed full-day booking (S\$400-700) clearing 8-15 jobs is the most cost-efficient way to handle backlog.
Specify scope in writing before booking — exact items, wall types if known, included materials. Get fixed-price quotes where possible. For hourly bookings, agree a cap and what triggers exceeding it. Handymen who refuse to specify scope or quote tight are planning to add charges on arrival.
Reputable handymen offer 30-day workmanship warranty — return free for curtain rods that fall, silicone that cracks, or TV mounts that wobble. Those who say "job done already" and ghost you when things fail are the pattern to avoid. Check Google reviews for post-job complaints before booking.
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