HDB Flats
Whole-flat packages sized by flat type and condition.
- Flat size & rooms in scope
- Condition: stains, mould, cracks
- Extras: doors, gates & grilles
Cost guide · Singapore
How much does painting cost in Singapore?
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The honest answer: it depends on area, condition and system. This page shows exactly which factors move the number — and how to compare quotes.
How pricing works
Why serious painters quote after looking, not before.
A price given sight-unseen has to protect itself — either it is padded, or it grows on painting day. We work the other way: a free site assessment first, then one fixed, itemised quotation that does not move unless the scope does.
To budget sensibly before that, use the cost drivers below. Each property page also carries a detailed cost-factor breakdown for its own segment.
- Quotations
- Fixed & itemised — never estimates that grow
- Site assessment
- Free, islandwide
- The figure you confirm
- Is the figure you pay
- Fastest route
- WhatsApp photos + your property type
Cost drivers
What moves the price, property by property.
The same three or four levers appear in every quote — they just weigh differently by property type.
Condominiums
Finish level moves the number more than floor area.
- Unit size & smoothing needed
- Feature finishes vs flat emulsion
- Renovation-hours constraints
Landed Homes
Priced face by face, trade by trade.
- Storeys & access equipment
- Exterior condition & treatments
- Metal, timber & repair scope
Offices
Logistics drive office pricing.
- Area & zone count
- After-hours working windows
- Reinstatement checklist length
Industrial
Specification-led pricing.
- Area & working height
- Prep grade & coating system
- Phasing vs shutdown windows
Warehouses
Area, height and phasing set the number.
- Floor area & epoxy build-up
- Slab condition & repairs
- High-level scope & line marking
Full cost-factor breakdowns: HDB · Condo · Landed · Office · Industrial · Warehouse
Package rates
Our painting prices in Singapore.
Real prices, published openly — no enquiry needed to see a number. All figures are in Singapore dollars, are not subject to GST, and were last updated in August 2026.
Prices marked (Ups & Down) are indicative: after the free site assessment the figure can move down as well as up, depending on the condition of the property and the scope you actually need. Landed homes are shown as "From" prices instead, because area, height and access vary too much for one number. Either way you end up with a single fixed, itemised quotation.
HDB painting prices
How much does it cost to paint an HDB flat?
Whole-flat repaint packages by flat type. The price includes toilet pipe painting and the protection of floors, fixtures and access routes.
| HDB flat type | Whole-flat repaint (Ups & Down) |
|---|---|
| 3-room flat | $1,200 |
| 4-room flat | $1,350 |
| 5-room flat | $1,550 |
| Executive Apartment | $1,900 |
| Executive Maisonette | $2,000 |
Landed & shophouse prices
How much does it cost to paint a landed house?
Priced separately for interior and exterior, because they are different trades. These are From prices — the only figures on this page that are — because area, storeys and access drive the number. Where scaffolding, a boom lift or a scissor lift is required for safe access, that equipment is quoted on top.
| Property type | Internal (From) | External (From) |
|---|---|---|
| Shophouse | From $2,000 | From $1,500 |
| Terrace | From $2,600 | From $2,800 |
| Corner Terrace | From $3,000 | From $3,600 |
| Semi-Detached | From $3,300 | From $4,100 |
| Bungalow | From $4,000 | From $5,000 |
Surface preparation prices
How much does skim coating and plastering cost?
For walls that need levelling before paint. Condominiums, landed homes and other properties are quoted after a site visit, since the area and condition vary too much to publish a flat rate.
| Flat type | Skim coat & plastering (Ups & Down) |
|---|---|
| 3-room flat | $2,000 |
| 4-room flat | $2,500 |
| 5-room flat | $3,000 |
| Executive Maisonette | $4,000 |
Sealer prices
How much does a sealer coat cost?
A sealer binds a chalky or previously untreated surface so the topcoat bonds properly and lasts. Oil-based sealers cost more and are used where stain-blocking or a harder seal is needed. Both columns are (Ups & Down) prices.
| Flat type | Water-based | Oil-based |
|---|---|---|
| 3-room flat | $300 | $400 |
| 4-room flat | $400 | $480 |
| 5-room flat | $450 | $520 |
Add-on prices
What do the common add-ons cost?
Items most often added to a repaint. Add them to any package above.
| Add-on | Unit | Price (Ups & Down) |
|---|---|---|
| Door & door frame | per set | $80 |
| Main door & door frame | per set | $150 |
| Main gate | per gate | $130 |
| Mould treatment, toilet ceiling | per ceiling | $300 |
Compare properly
What a proper painting quote includes.
Use this as a checklist when comparing contractors — including us.
- Itemised scope — every room, surface and item listed
- Surface preparation spelled out, not assumed
- Number of coats and the exact paint system named
- Protection, cleanup and disposal included
- A stated schedule with start and handover dates
- One fixed price — no on-site surprises
- Touch-up and handover terms in writing
FAQ
Pricing questions, answered.
How quoting really works in the Singapore painting market.
How much does it cost to paint a 4-room HDB flat?
A 4-room HDB whole-flat repaint is $1,350 and a 3-room is $1,200. These are "Ups & Down" figures — the price can move up or down after we see the flat, rather than only climbing. The package covers the whole flat, including toilet pipe painting and the protection of your floors and furniture, and the final figure depends on wall condition and any extras such as doors, gates or grilles.
Do you charge GST on top of the price?
No. The prices published here are not subject to GST, so the figure you confirm in the quotation is the figure you pay.
What does "Ups & Down" next to a price mean?
It means the figure is indicative, not a floor. After the free site assessment the price can go down as well as up, depending on the condition of the walls and the scope you actually need. Landed-home prices are the exception — those are shown as "From" figures, because area, height and access vary far too much to publish one number.
Are these prices fixed?
The published figures are indicative. What is fixed is the quotation: after the free site assessment you receive one itemised price, and that figure does not move unless you change the scope.
Why do painting quotes differ so much between contractors?
Because the scope behind the number differs. Preparation depth, number of coats, paint grade and what is excluded vary hugely. Compare quotes line by line, not total by total — a missing prep line is a repaint brought forward.
Is the cheapest quote a bad sign?
Not automatically — but a figure far below the rest of the pack usually means skipped preparation, thinned systems or add-ons appearing on painting day. Ask what is excluded before you compare.
Do you charge for quotations or site visits?
No. Site assessments are free, islandwide, with no obligation — that is what lets us quote fixed figures instead of estimates.
When does the price get confirmed?
After the assessment. You receive one fixed, itemised figure, and it only changes if you change the scope.
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