How much $$ does it usually cost to really renovate a 5 room HDB?

[Caesar]

How much $$ does it usually cost to really renovate a 5 room HDB?

Anyone knows?

Thanks!

 

[alvinaloy]

What do you mean by "really renovate"? You mean there's fake renovation one meh?

It all depends on how much or how little you do to it. How good your negotiation skills are and how micromanaging you want to be. Too many factors and you stated no requirements to have even a ball park figure.

 

[s7460597]

New flat or resale?

What work do you want? Do you want standard design or custom design? Quality of the material, fittings and appliances.

Flooring,
kitchen cabinet
bathroom
window grills
change doors?
cornices
curtains
air con?
lighting?
furniture?
feature wall?
appliances?
built in cupboards, furniture?
using any existing stuff from current flat?

You should provide the budget you have in mind and what you want done before there can be any meaningful replies.

 

[Naga Siren]

I take it you meant knocking out and down everything existing tiles, including toilets to renovate it according to your taste.

there is no definite figure as renovation depends on requirement of the owner.

you can op for the most expensive tiles, do plenty of carpentry and your bill will most likely be in the $70K range.

OR

you can op for the simplest of material and as little work as possible to maintain it at the $30K range.

you do have to note that in renovation - majority of the stuff; eg: toilet bowls, sinks, taps, lightings, switches, mirror, rain shower are all not provided. these items will add to your final reno cost, unless you have a huge budget; my suggestion is go for something practical and cheap.

next up will be the carpentry - most of the time, this is measured according to the length you do (eg: $90 per feet). I have seen some of my colleagues spending $20K just on carpentry alone so this is really something you need to gauge and decide for yourself. Usually; cost of carpentry comes from - wardrobe, kitchen cabinet, shoe rack, bed frame, tv cabinet, display cabinet etc.

you need to give us more details what exactly you want to do before we can advise more.

 

[Dr.Vijay]

Very sound advice.

TS - like the members mentioned, the price will really vary from the condition of the house to what you wish it to be like. It's anyone's guess.

I just completed my own renovation for my 5rm resale apartment a couple months back - after a year of struggling and micromanaging the ID and contractors. I hope to never do it again.

Cost me roughly $50k without cost of fittings as Naga mentioned.

I take it you meant knocking out and down everything existing tiles, including toilets to renovate it according to your taste.

there is no definite figure as renovation depends on requirement of the owner.

you can op for the most expensive tiles, do plenty of carpentry and your bill will most likely be in the $70K range.

OR

you can op for the simplest of material and as little work as possible to maintain it at the $30K range.

you do have to note that in renovation - majority of the stuff; eg: toilet bowls, sinks, taps, lightings, switches, mirror, rain shower are all not provided. these items will add to your final reno cost, unless you have a huge budget; my suggestion is go for something practical and cheap.

next up will be the carpentry - most of the time, this is measured according to the length you do (eg: $90 per feet). I have seen some of my colleagues spending $20K just on carpentry alone so this is really something you need to gauge and decide for yourself. Usually; cost of carpentry comes from - wardrobe, kitchen cabinet, shoe rack, bed frame, tv cabinet, display cabinet etc.

you need to give us more details what exactly you want to do before we can advise more.

 

[valeon]

Reno is a big topic and wide knowledge. Nobody can provide exactly how much is required. All depends on personal need and budget. Suggest TS to read and survey more on the topic before decide what to do next.

 

[ambasnakeman]

i came across a contractor who targets BTO projects.

painting whole house
system 3 air con
kitchen cabinet set, cooker, hob, basin, pipe
wardrobe floor to ceiling for 3 rms
labour for installation of lights

about 14k

 

[Caesar]

Ok guys, thanks for your input.

I ask this as I'm about to purchase a 5 room resale flat that has been fully and very nicely reno-ed a few months ago and the COV is in the region of $70k - $80k.

Should be acceptable right? (in view that I don't need to go thru renovation woes, etc)

 

[s7460597]

Ok guys, thanks for your input.

I ask this as I'm about to purchase a 5 room resale flat that has been fully and very nicely reno-ed a few months ago and the COV is in the region of $70k - $80k.

Should be acceptable right? (in view that I don't need to go thru renovation woes, etc)

Which area is it in?

 

[daphnemaia]

Which area is it in?

must be punggol la. this kinda exorbitant COV is likely to be punggol, from my experience.. hahaha!

anyway, this thread is quite useful. but i think Caesar needs to go look at renotalk.com singapore forum instead..

 

[SmallIsland]

Ok guys, thanks for your input.

I ask this as I'm about to purchase a 5 room resale flat that has been fully and very nicely reno-ed a few months ago and the COV is in the region of $70k - $80k.

Should be acceptable right? (in view that I don't need to go thru renovation woes, etc)

Maybe you are not a carrot head in terms of reno, but you sure is a carrot when buying a house.

70-80k cov? May I suggest you get a similar size flat at a nearby location with COV of around $20k, and then pay $50-60k for the renovation. You get the house customised to your liking, and your boast up the economy with your spending.

It's people like you which push up the housing price.

 

[a130572]

TS, I think u maybe paying too much for the COV cos I just bought a 5-rm resale flat too. It all depends on the design of the house but for a 70K and 80k COV is too high side which u have to consider it when it came to first appt. I paid $25k for my COV (already consider high for me) and after calculating the cash need to pay during first appt will be painful to me.

The reason that I take this COV is due to I'm a D-I-Y buyer and thus no need to pay agent fee. U will be surprise on the agent fee that u pay if u get this house unless u think is really worth it.

I suggest u if possible be a DIY Buyer like me but a lot of time effort needed. PM if u need more info.

Now my worry is the reno too cos I have to spend a sum of money too.

Hi all, any recommendation of any renovation contractor/comopany. I welcome any suggestion.

Me too also reading the reno.com for advice and is there anymore forum like this in singapore?

I also interested in DIY for renovation if possible but I understand a lot of time effort needed(just like I DIY my buying).

 

[a130572]

Very sound advice.

TS - like the members mentioned, the price will really vary from the condition of the house to what you wish it to be like. It's anyone's guess.

I just completed my own renovation for my 5rm resale apartment a couple months back - after a year of struggling and micromanaging the ID and contractors. I hope to never do it again.

Cost me roughly $50k without cost of fittings as Naga mentioned.

Hi Vijay,

Care to share your DIY with me? PMed u.

 

[peter2883]

To TS,

I've heard from my Agent, prices for Resale Flats are dropping... It might be better for you to wait a while... Maybe until at least March when the new Resale Prices are released by HDB...

Please do not quote me as I too am quoting another person (In this case my Agent)... The reason why I think it's fairly true is because my friend's sister is thinking of selling her place as well (She is also using the same Agent). The advise from our Agent is for her to let go quickly as prices will be coming down, current prices have dropped quite a bit as of now.

I'm also looking at buying a place & I will definitely be waiting until at least March to start searching... Hopefully I will be able to move in by the end of the year. So I'm not in a rush...

 

[a130572]

To TS,

I've heard from my Agent, prices for Resale Flats are dropping... It might be better for you to wait a while... Maybe until at least March when the new Resale Prices are released by HDB...

Please do not quote me as I too am quoting another person (In this case my Agent)... The reason why I think it's fairly true is because my friend's sister is thinking of selling her place as well (She is also using the same Agent). The advise from our Agent is for her to let go quickly as prices will be coming down, current prices have dropped quite a bit as of now.

I'm also looking at buying a place & I will definitely be waiting until at least March to start searching... Hopefully I will be able to move in by the end of the year. So I'm not in a rush...

Hi peter,

U r right. The resale price is dropping but the valuation is increasing. What is change is the COV asking can be lower rather than in the previous that can be sky high. I believe those asking for very high COV is meant for their expensive renovation that was paid to his/her house. But Valuation already factor it and thus COV must be reasonable.

High COV will mean more cash in the first appt. So have to do a lot of calculation.

GL.

 

[junlove]

4 years back paint my whole flat 4-rm hdb myself over weekend. Only cost 200+ paint plus mats.
Back then 20k shld be able to reno hdb.

Now need 50k? wah....

 

[aileen99]

3 room flat also need about 38k for basic reno. no hacking of floors just laminate only. now materials are expensive. GST sooner or later also going up.

 

[valeon]

4 years back paint my whole flat 4-rm hdb myself over weekend. Only cost 200+ paint plus mats.

This is a good reno point to TS for reference. DIY or engage pro to do got diff de. If pro painter, easily can cost you 4 digits but you save the time and job. I spent $1.8k for my flat 3 years back.

Still your need and budget play a part.

 

[chanel26]

For curtain you can try Singapore Curtain, Kitchen Cabinet and Renovation work by E Home Interior.

You can tyr to get sperate quotation.
Most of the time, that is cheaper and you
can get better quality products.

 

[JesusLovesUs]

Intend to buy a resale HDB to renovate into Posh Luxurious House.
But on reading that it cost 50k just for renovation without carpentry which includes rewiring, washroom, lighting, switches just to suit my taste.

OMG. lol.

Maybe wait for hdb price to go up again and sell it for renovation costs for cheaper house somewhere.