By KakiList Editorial Team·Updated April 2026·Editorial standards
Renovation is the highest-stakes home services category in Singapore — a 4-room HDB reno costs S$35,000-130,000, and the difference between hiring an HDB Registered Renovation Contractor (RRC) and a fly-by-night outfit can mean a functional home or a two-year legal battle. HDB's RRC list is the non-negotiable check, and payment staging (not upfront) is what separates legitimate contractors from deposit-collection scams. KakiList connects you with 211 verified Renovation providers serving the Pasir Ris area. Our listed providers maintain an average rating of 4.7★ based on Google reviews. Pasir Ris features a mix of HDB flats and private landed housing, with some homes near the coast requiring extra attention to humidity-related issues. Whether you live near Pasir Ris MRT or around White Sands, Pasir Ris Park, Downtown East, our providers serve all parts of Pasir Ris. Compare providers, read verified Google reviews, and contact them directly via WhatsApp — no middleman fees or hidden charges.
Pasir Ris's HDB/Landed mix means renovation providers are usually booked for full HDB refurbishment, bathroom overhauls, kitchen carpentry, and partition reconfiguration. With White Sands and Pasir Ris MRT shaping how traffic flows through Pasir Ris, locally-active providers save time on travel and typically offer faster response than East-wide teams.
Average rating: ★★★★½ 4.7 across 39732 reviews
See all 211 Renovation providers in Singapore →
| Service | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Toilet Renovation | S$5,000 – S$12,000 |
| Kitchen Renovation | S$8,000 – S$20,000 |
| 3-Room HDB Full Reno | S$25,000 – S$45,000 |
| 4-Room HDB Full Reno | S$30,000 – S$55,000 |
| 5-Room HDB Full Reno | S$35,000 – S$65,000 |
Prices are estimates and may vary based on scope, property type, and urgency. Get exact quotes by requesting free quotes.
Because Pasir Ris is primarily a HDB/Landed area, renovation jobs here lean toward the issues typical of that property mix. Any provider familiar with homes near White Sands will have seen the recurring patterns and can advise on the right fix before quoting.
For any HDB renovation, the contractor must be on HDB's Registered Renovation Contractors (RRC) list. This is enforced — homeowners using unregistered contractors face permit rejection and may have to undo work. Verify the RRC number on HDB's website before signing. For condo work, equivalent check is BCA registration.
HDB 4-room light package: S\$35,000-55,000. Mid-range (quartz counters, wardrobes, appliances): S\$55,000-85,000. High-end: S\$85,000-130,000. Condo 3-bedroom: S\$60,000-250,000+. Landed structural A&A: S\$350,000-900,000+. Budget 10-14 weeks from hacking to handover for HDB; 18-36+ months for landed A&A.
Staged: typically 10-20% on signing, 30% at hacking completion, 30% at carpentry/fit-out, 20% at handover. Any contractor demanding 50%+ upfront is the classic Singapore "disappearing contractor" pattern. Legitimate contractors manage cash flow through progress payments — large upfront demands are a red flag.
HDB permits (Certificate of Approval or COP) are needed for floor tile hacking, common wall work, window changes, and toilet modifications. A contractor saying "no need permit" is planning illegal work. For condo renovations, MCST approval, a security deposit (S\$1,000-3,000 refundable), and work hour restrictions apply — your contractor should handle coordination.
10-14 weeks is standard for a full 4-room HDB reno: 1-2 weeks hacking, 2-3 weeks masonry and carpentry, 3-4 weeks fit-out, 1-2 weeks finishing and handover. Contractors promising 6-week full renovations are either over-promising or cutting corners. Delays of 2-4 weeks are common due to material delivery, HDB inspections, and coordination issues.