Renovation pricing feels opaque because most quotes are lump sums. Here's the transparent version: real 2026 ranges by flat type and by room, what actually moves the number, and where a budget works hardest — from a contractor that prices every line item.
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| Flat type | Cosmetic refresh | Standard full renovation | Extensive (rewire, re-tile, reconfigure) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-room | $15k – $25k | $30k – $42k | $42k – $52k |
| 4-room | $18k – $30k | $40k – $52k | $52k – $65k |
| 5-room / EA | $22k – $35k | $50k – $62k | $62k – $75k+ |
Resale flats trend toward the upper end of each band (more demolition, often rewiring); BTOs toward the lower end. These figures are direct-contractor prices — interior design firms typically add 15–30% on the same physical scope.
| Item | Typical 2026 range |
|---|---|
| Kitchen renovation (carpentry, top, tiling) | $8,000 – $25,000 |
| Bathroom overhaul (per bathroom) | $5,500 – $12,000 |
| Flooring — vinyl overlay (whole flat) | $4,000 – $7,000 |
| Flooring — hack & re-tile (whole flat) | $12,000 – $20,000 |
| Electrical rewiring with new DB | $3,500 – $6,500 |
| Painting (whole flat) | $1,500 – $3,500 |
| Carpentry (wardrobes, feature walls, storage) | $300 – $600 per foot run |
Financing the renovation? Banks lend specifically for this — see our renovation loan guide.
Yes, with priorities. $30k covers the rooms that matter most — kitchen, bathrooms, paint and overlay flooring — for a 3- or 4-room flat. It won't cover extensive hacking plus wall-to-wall carpentry. An itemised quote shows exactly what fits.
Three reasons: scope ambiguity (lump sums hide what's excluded), margin structure (ID firms layer design fees and project margin on contractor pricing), and material assumptions. Compare itemised quotes line by line and the differences explain themselves.
Quotes state this explicitly — whether pricing is GST-inclusive depends on the contracting entity's registration. We make it clear on the quotation so there are no surprises at payment milestones.
Tell us your unit type and what you have in mind — we will get back within one working day with an honest assessment and quote.