By KakiList Editorial Team·Updated April 2026·Editorial standards
Pet grooming in Singapore requires AVS Pet Enterprise Licence for commercial operators. Beyond licensing, grooming quality varies widely at similar price points — shop-viewable grooming (through glass walls) is a transparency signal; salons that won't let owners observe often have rough handling practices. For breed-specific clips (Poodle, Schnauzer, Bichon), breed-trained groomers matter more than general pet groomers. KakiList connects you with 159 verified Pet Grooming providers serving the Tampines area. Our listed providers maintain an average rating of 4.6★ based on Google reviews. Tampines is one of Singapore's largest HDB estates with a mix of older resale flats and newer BTO developments, plus condominiums along Tampines Avenue. Whether you live near Tampines MRT or around Tampines Mall, Our Tampines Hub, Tampines 1, our providers serve all parts of Tampines. Compare providers, read verified Google reviews, and contact them directly via WhatsApp — no middleman fees or hidden charges.
In Tampines, pet grooming work typically involves cat grooming, de-shed and de-matt add-ons, and anal gland expression. With Tampines Mall and Tampines MRT shaping how traffic flows through Tampines, locally-active providers save time on travel and typically offer faster response than East-wide teams.
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Because Tampines is primarily a HDB area, pet grooming jobs here lean toward the issues typical of that property mix. Any provider familiar with homes near Tampines Mall will have seen the recurring patterns and can advise on the right fix before quoting.
All commercial pet grooming businesses must hold an AVS Pet Enterprise Licence (from Animal & Veterinary Service under NParks). Licence numbers are displayed at the shop and verifiable with AVS. Operating without it is illegal and AVS actively enforces. Home-based groomers operating from residential addresses without the licence are illegal and uninsured.
Small dog (under 10kg): S\$50-90 basic bath-and-tidy, S\$80-140 full breed groom. Medium dog (10-25kg): S\$80-150 basic, S\$120-200 full. Large dog (25kg+): S\$120-220 basic, S\$180-350 full. Cat grooming: S\$60-160. Mobile grooming (van at your home): +S\$15-40 per visit.
For breed-specific clips (Poodle continental or Scandinavian, Schnauzer show clip, Bichon roundhead), yes — breed-trained groomers understand coat texture, proper clip proportions, and finishing. Generic groomers often produce "hack" clips that look off. For simple bath-and-tidy on mixed breeds, premium doesn't add much.
Reputable salons welcome owners observing grooming through glass walls. Salons that refuse viewing often have rough handling practices (aggressive muzzling, forced restraint, cage dryer overcrowding) they don't want seen. Transparent facility access is both welfare signal and peace-of-mind for owners.
Legitimate groomers with Pet Enterprise Licence carry basic liability insurance and handle minor incidents professionally — disclosure to owner, first-aid or vet referral if needed. Scratches on nervy pets can happen despite best practices. The red flag is groomers who hide incidents or try to blame the owner.