Home Renovations: How to Save Your Penny

Renovation, unlike piecemeal repairs, will sometimes involve redoing most of the interiors, fittings, plumbing and wiring of a home. With refurbishing, a home can be transformed to a new and vibrant or elegant look, depending on the quality of the work. For the best renovation quotes, Singapore residents need to actually look at comparative data and quotes to identify the best service provider who offers services at reasonable prices. Here is a broad idea of the costs that could be involved in getting your home renovated.

Sl.No.	Nature of work	Rate per unit	Unit area/specification
01.	Dismantling services	$40 – $80	Square meter
02.	Wall finishing	$15 - $ 120	Square meter
03.	Floor finishing	$20 - $120	Square meter
04.	False ceiling	$50 - $130	Square meter
05.	Carpentry	$500 - $1500	Square meter*
06.	Electrical	$60 - $180	Rate per unit installation
07.	Plumbing	$50 - $300	Rate per set installation

* PER RUNNING SQUARE METER – This unit is typically used to price a service on the basis of the length, for a standard/known width

The above table is a broad compilation of renovation quotes. Singapore residents can use this to arrive at a basic idea of the approximate costs that will be involved in refurbishing a home. Within each service category, there are many aspects that need to be considered. The materials and specifications used will determine the cost of the service. For instance, the thickness of false ceiling materials determine if the unit rate is $50 or $130. Similarly, cement floor finishes cost $20, whereas mosaic floor finishes cost $120.

Average overall price

The average overall costs involved in renovating a typical Singapore flat comprising four rooms spread over 100 square meters will work out to around $57,000. This is the ball park and will vary depending on the materials, and the actual space. With a ballpark estimate it is possible to ascertain from renovators about the quotes and settle for a reasonable service, without compromising on quality. Remember, getting a bargain should not be the only criteria when you seek discounts. What’s important here, is the need to get the best services from the agency at reasonable prices.