A Comprehensive Guide to Home Renovation Packages in Singapore

Embarking on a home renovation journey in Singapore can be both exhilarating and daunting. As a seasoned contractor and homeowner who has navigated through renovation pitfalls firsthand, I understand the importance of making informed decisions when it comes to choosing the right renovation package. In this article, we will dive into the complexities of home renovation packages in the Singapore market, offering insights and practical tips for both existing and future homeowners.

Understanding Home Renovation Packages

Home renovation packages in Singapore typically include a set range of services and works, making them an excellent starting point for gauging price and the amount of renovation involved. These packages often include design consultation, project management, material procurement, and construction work. By opting for a renovation package, homeowners can benefit from cost savings, streamlined project management, and access to professional expertise.

What makes renovation packages particularly valuable in 2026 is the transparency they offer. Instead of piecing together quotations from multiple contractors or wondering if you are paying fair prices, structured packages provide clear benchmarks. For example, Renovation Contractor Singapore (RCS) publishes detailed pricing across different flat types and scopes, from simple kitchen cabinet installations starting at $5,590 to comprehensive whole‑house renovations exceeding $35,000 for resale flats.

When homeowners search for renovation packages Singapore, they are looking for three key things: predictable costs, defined scope, and a contractor they can trust. This guide addresses all three by explaining how packages work, what to watch out for, and how to use RCS' transparent package structure to plan your renovation confidently. For a complete overview of all available options, start with the HDB renovation packages Singapore guide that breaks down every package type by flat size and condition.

Types of Renovation Packages Available in Singapore

The Singapore renovation market offers several package types, each designed to address specific needs and flat conditions. Understanding these categories helps you match your renovation goals with the right package structure.

Kitchen Cabinet Package

This renovation package mainly consists of kitchen cabinets, countertop, electrical provisions for hood, hob, sink and tap with installation. It can also include hacking and concrete base depending on whether it is a resale or BTO kitchen cabinet package.

For homeowners who only need to upgrade their kitchen cabinetry without touching tiles or major plumbing, a kitchen cabinet package is the most cost‑effective solution. At RCS, these packages are clearly separated by flat size and tier:

• 3rm Kitchen Cabinet BTO Package – Standard: $5,590

• 3rm Kitchen Cabinet BTO Package – Premium: $6,190

• 4rm Kitchen Cabinet BTO Package – Standard: $5,590

• 4rm Kitchen Cabinet BTO Package – Premium: $6,190

• 4rm Kitchen Cabinet Resale Package – Standard: $5,590

• 4rm Kitchen Cabinet Resale Package – Premium: $6,190

These packages typically include upper and lower cabinets based on a standard 10‑foot top and 10‑foot bottom configuration, a quartz or solid surface countertop, soft‑closing hinges, basic accessories, sink and tap installation, and provisions for hob and hood. The premium versions add upgraded laminates, better hardware, and more storage features.

If your HDB kitchen tiles and plumbing are still in good condition but your cabinets are worn out or you want a layout refresh, browse the kitchen renovation packages Singapore collection to see all available configurations and add‑ons.

Two Toilets Package

As the name suggests, the package is more focused on your two toilets. Depending on the type of house it is targeted for, this package can include hacking or just overlay. Most packages offered in the market focus more on tiling works, mainly for overlay, so that the package seems lower priced than what it should generally cost. Even plumbing is sometimes not included in the lower‑priced packages. Never judge a quote solely on price—always clarify what is included.

RCS' two‑toilet packages are structured to avoid this trap. The 3rm 2 Toilets BTO Package offerings include:

• 3rm 2 Toilets BTO Package – Standard (Overlay): $9,990

• 3rm 2 Toilets BTO Package – Premium (Overlay): $10,390

These packages cover floor and wall tile overlay for both bathrooms, new WC units, basins, taps, shower sets with rainshower, instant water heater, bathroom accessories (towel bars, toilet roll holder, robe hook), mirror and cabinet installation, waterproofing, and final cleaning. The premium tier upgrades sanitary brands and tile quality.

For resale flats that require hacking of old tiles, waterproofing, and replumbing, toilet packages are usually bundled with kitchen or whole‑house packages to manage wet works more efficiently. Understanding the difference between overlay and hacking is critical—overlay is faster and cheaper but may not solve underlying leak or ponding issues, whereas hacking allows for proper rectification and waterproofing. Learn more about pricing and options in the comprehensive toilet renovation packages Singapore guide.

Kitchen Package

The kitchen package is more comprehensive than just cabinets. It is targeted mainly at the kitchen, involving either full hacking or overlay of your kitchen floor and wall tiles, with kitchen cabinets included. What you need to take note of is that the kitchen cabinet offered is mainly for 10 ft top and 10 ft bottom. The actual length of kitchen cabinets can only be determined after planning. Electrical is another cost consideration when renovating your kitchen, especially important when your unit is a typical HDB resale.

RCS separates its kitchen packages by flat type and by whether it is BTO or resale. For 3‑room and 4‑room BTO units:

• 3rm Kitchen BTO Package – Standard (Overlay): $11,290

• 3rm Kitchen BTO Package – Premium (Overlay): $11,790

• 4rm Kitchen BTO Package – Standard (Overlay): $11,290

• 4rm Kitchen BTO Package – Premium (Overlay): $11,790

These packages include kitchen cabinet and countertop, floor and wall tile overlay, plumbing installation, basic electrical points, site protection, haulage, and cleaning. For resale units, the structure is similar but pricing accounts for hacking and potential plumbing upgrades:

• 4rm Kitchen Resale Package – Standard (overlay): $13,990

• 4rm Kitchen Resale Package – Standard (hacking): $14,390

• 4rm Kitchen Resale Package – Premium (overlay): $14,590

• 4rm Kitchen Resale Package – Premium (hacking): $14,990

Resale kitchens often require additional electrical work such as rewiring, new DB boards, or adding power points for modern appliances. Always clarify whether electrical upgrades are included or quoted separately.

For a detailed breakdown of what goes into kitchen renovation packages and how to choose between standard and premium tiers, read the kitchen renovation packages guide on the RCS blog.

Kitchen & Two Toilets Package

This popular bundle mainly consists of the kitchen package plus the two toilets package explained above. It is one of the most requested configurations for HDB resale owners who want to tackle all wet areas in one project, saving time and money by having all trades on site simultaneously.

RCS offers these combined packages for both BTO and resale units:

For BTO units:

• 3rm Kitchen + 2 Toilets BTO Package – Standard (Overlay): $18,390

• 3rm Kitchen + 2 Toilets BTO Package – Premium (Overlay): $18,990

• 4rm Kitchen + 2 Toilets BTO Package – Standard (Overlay): $18,390

• 4rm Kitchen + 2 Toilets BTO Package – Premium (Overlay): $18,990

For resale units:

• 4rm Kitchen + 2 Toilets Resale Package – Standard (overlay): $24,490

• 4rm Kitchen + 2 Toilets Resale Package – Standard (hacking): $24,990

• 4rm Kitchen + 2 Toilets Resale Package – Premium (overlay): $25,490

• 4rm Kitchen + 2 Toilets Resale Package – Premium (hacking): $25,990

The combined packages deliver significant value because contractors can coordinate all wet works, waterproofing, tiling, and plumbing in one phase, reducing overall project duration and site mobilisation costs. For most families, upgrading the kitchen and both toilets creates the most noticeable improvement in daily living comfort and home aesthetics. If you're planning to renovate both areas together, explore the kitchen and bathroom renovation packages to understand how bundling saves both time and money.

Whole House Renovation Package

This is where it gets more tricky. From the name of the package, understandably you would think that it includes the whole house. Well, you are not wrong—and not 100% right either. Many contractors offer whole‑house packages that only include hacking and tiling to make the initial price seem low. Some will offer tiling for the whole house that includes a full renovation of your kitchen and two toilets, and even include items like kitchen carpentry, painting, cleaning, and minor electrical works. Always know what you are getting. Spend the time going through your quote and also set a realistic budget. Priced low does not mean it is not good; priced too high does not automatically make it good.

RCS structures its whole house renovation packages by flat type and condition, with clear inclusions listed for each tier. For 3‑room resale flats, the packages are:

• 3rm Whole House Resale Package – Standard (vinyl): $29,890

• 3rm Whole House Resale Package – Premium (vinyl): $31,790

• 3rm Whole House Resale Package – Standard (hacking): $35,590

• 3rm Whole House Resale Package – Premium (hacking): $36,990

These comprehensive packages typically include HDB permit submission, design consultation and drawings, full hacking (for hacking packages) or overlay (for vinyl packages), new flooring throughout the flat, complete kitchen renovation with cabinets and countertop, full renovation of both toilets including sanitary fittings and tiling, basic bedroom wardrobes, electrical rewiring and additional power points, painting for all walls and ceilings, site protection and cleanup, project coordination, and 12‑month workmanship warranty.

For BTO units, where there is no hacking required and basic finishes are already in place, the packages focus on flooring, kitchen, lighting, and selected carpentry:

• 3rm Move‑In BTO Package – Standard: $7,590

• 3rm Move‑In BTO Package – Premium: $8,290

For BTO buyers who want complete tile flooring from the start (bare unit), the bare‑unit packages are:

• 3rm Bare Unit BTO Package – Standard (Tiles): $15,790

• 3rm Bare Unit BTO Package – Premium (Tiles): $16,690

• 3rm Bare Unit BTO Package – Standard (Vinyl): $14,290

• 3rm Bare Unit BTO Package – Premium (Vinyl): $14,890

These packages are ideal for BTO owners who want to customise flooring, kitchen layout, and carpentry from day one while still enjoying the cost control of a structured package.

If you are planning a BTO renovation, explore the 3 room BTO renovation packages collection to see the full range of configurations. For resale units, the 3 room resale renovation packages page breaks down exactly what is included in each tier and provides real testimonials from homeowners who have used these packages.

Resale Renovation Packages, BTO Renovation Packages, and BTO Resale Packages

The above renovation packages can further be broken into three categories based on property type:

• Resale Renovation Packages – for HDB flats purchased from the resale market, typically 10–40 years old, requiring hacking, waterproofing, rewiring, and full upgrades

• BTO Renovation Packages – for brand‑new Build‑To‑Order flats with basic HDB finishes already in place, requiring mainly flooring, kitchen carpentry, and selected upgrades

• BTO Resale Renovation Packages – for BTO flats purchased from the second‑hand market after the first owner, where some finishes can be retained but key areas like kitchen and toilets may need refresh

Understanding which category your flat falls into is critical for choosing the right package and avoiding over‑specification or under‑budgeting. RCS organises its collections and pages around these distinctions so homeowners can quickly find the most relevant package for their unit type. For a complete breakdown, visit the BTO renovation packages collection or explore resale renovation packages based on your flat condition.

Key Considerations When Choosing a Renovation Package

Define Your Renovation Goals

Before selecting a renovation package, it is essential to outline your renovation goals and priorities. Whether you aim to enhance functionality, improve aesthetics, or increase property value, clarifying your objectives will guide you in choosing the most suitable package. However, you need to tread carefully with each aim chosen, as increasing property value through renovation is subjective and depends on market conditions, location, and buyer preferences.

If your primary goal is functionality—better storage, safety upgrades, waterproofing, additional power points—then focus your budget on kitchen, toilets, electrical, and built‑in carpentry. If aesthetics and theme are more important, premium tiers with upgraded laminates, feature walls, and designer tiles will deliver the look you want. For homeowners preparing to rent out or sell, neutral, durable finishes and a fresh, well‑maintained appearance often provide the best return on investment.

Budget Allocation

Establishing a realistic budget is crucial when evaluating renovation packages. While it may be tempting to opt for the cheapest package available, it is essential to consider long‑term value and quality. Allocate your budget wisely, focusing on areas that will have the most significant impact on your home's overall appeal and functionality, while choosing a renovation package that is comprehensive enough to avoid frequent repairs.

A practical approach is to allocate:

• 40–50% of your budget to kitchen and toilets (the highest‑wear areas)

• 20–30% to flooring and painting

• 15–20% to carpentry and storage solutions

• 10–15% to electrical and lighting upgrades

Using RCS' transparent pricing as a reference, a realistic budget for a full 3‑room HDB resale renovation with hacking ranges from $35,000 to $40,000, while a 3‑room BTO move‑in package can be completed from under $10,000 if you keep scope minimal. Setting expectations early helps you avoid mid‑project surprises and makes it easier to compare contractor quotes fairly. For detailed cost breakdowns and budgeting tips, read the renovation cost Singapore guide.

Research and Due Diligence

Conduct thorough research and due diligence before engaging a renovation contractor. Seek recommendations from friends, family, or trusted online platforms, and review past projects and client testimonials. Verify the contractor's credentials, licenses, and track record to ensure reliability and professionalism.

RCS is an HDB‑licensed contractor, BCA‑registered, BizSafe Level 3 certified, and ACRA‑registered, with over eight years of renovation experience in Singapore. These credentials are important markers of a contractor's legitimacy and commitment to safety and compliance. Always check that your chosen contractor is listed in the official HDB Directory of Renovation Contractors and holds the necessary insurance and certifications.

Reading real testimonials—such as those featured on the 3 room resale page—provides insight into how a contractor handles challenges, communicates during the project, and delivers on promises. Look for patterns in feedback: punctuality, responsiveness, quality of workmanship, and post‑renovation support. If you want to understand what makes a contractor trustworthy, explore the HDB licensed contractors Singapore guide that explains licensing requirements and how to verify credentials.

Clarity on Scope of Work

Ensure clarity on the scope of work included in the renovation package to avoid misunderstandings or disputes later on. Request a detailed breakdown of services, materials, timelines, and payment terms before signing any agreements. Clear communication and transparency are essential for a successful renovation project.

At a minimum, your package breakdown should specify:

• Hacking and haulage (areas and volumes)

• Masonry and tiling (sq ft, tile size, hacking vs overlay)

• Carpentry (linear footage, carcass material, laminate brands, hardware types)

• Plumbing (number of points, fixtures supplied, waterproofing layers)

• Electrical (number of points, rewiring scope, DB upgrades)

• Painting (number of coats, paint brand)

• Cleaning and site protection

• Warranty period and coverage

RCS' package pages on its website include FAQs that clarify common questions such as "What renovation packages including kitchen and bathroom do you offer?" and "How does your bathrooms renovation package ensure peace of mind?" These sections help homeowners understand exactly what they are paying for and what happens if issues arise. For a comprehensive understanding of package inclusions across all flat types, visit the package overview page.

Flexibility and Customization Options

Choose a renovation package that offers flexibility and customization options to accommodate your unique preferences and requirements. Whether you desire specific design elements, eco‑friendly materials, or smart‑home technology integration, select a package that can be tailored to suit your individual needs.

Good renovation packages are not rigid templates—they are starting points. At RCS, homeowners can adjust cabinet lengths, swap tile selections, upgrade sanitary brands, add or remove wardrobe configurations, and request layout changes while still enjoying the cost predictability and streamlined workflow of a package. This hybrid approach balances structure with personalisation, allowing you to create a home that truly fits your lifestyle without losing budget control.

When to Choose a Renovation Package vs Ad‑Hoc Quotation

Renovation packages work best for homeowners who:

• Want transparent, upfront pricing before meeting a contractor

• Prefer a structured approach with clear scope and timeline

• Are renovating a standard HDB or condo layout without major structural changes

• Value single‑point accountability and project coordination

• Are first‑time renovators who need guidance on what to include

Ad‑hoc quotations may be better if you:

• Own a highly customised property (penthouse, conservation flat, landed)

• Have very specific design requirements that do not fit standard packages

• Are doing selective, phased renovations over several years

• Want to manage and source your own materials and subcontractors

For most HDB BTO and resale owners, packages provide the right balance of cost control, scope clarity, and professional project management.

How to Use RCS Packages to Plan Your Renovation

Start by identifying your flat type and condition. If you are collecting keys to a new BTO, visit the 3 room BTO renovation packages page to see move‑in and bare‑unit options. If you are buying a resale flat, go to the 3 room resale renovation packages or equivalent page for your flat size.

Browse the package tiers—standard and premium—to understand what each includes and how they differ. Standard packages use quality materials and workmanship suitable for long‑term living. Premium packages add upgraded finishes, better hardware, and more design features for homeowners who want a polished, customised look.

If you only need to upgrade specific areas, explore focused packages like kitchen packages or toilet packages. If you are doing a full renovation, compare the whole‑house packages to see which configuration—vinyl or tiles, overlay or hacking—fits your budget and timeline.

Once you have shortlisted one or two packages, contact RCS via WhatsApp or the website contact form to arrange a free site visit and consultation. During the consultation, the project manager will:

• Measure your space and confirm exact cabinet lengths and fixture positions

• Discuss your lifestyle needs, storage requirements, and design preferences

• Explain any add‑ons or variations you might need

• Provide a detailed, itemised quotation based on the package you selected

• Answer all questions about materials, timeline, permits, and warranty

This process ensures you fully understand what you are paying for and gives you confidence before signing the contract. For more information about the consultation process and what to expect, read the Singapore home renovation guide for step‑by‑step planning advice.

Why Transparent Pricing Matters in 2026

The Singapore renovation market has matured significantly. Homeowners in 2026 are better informed, more price‑conscious, and less willing to accept vague quotations or hidden extras. Contractors who publish clear package pricing online—like RCS—demonstrate confidence in their value proposition and respect for homeowners' time and intelligence.

Transparent pricing allows you to:

• Compare apples‑to‑apples across contractors

• Set realistic budgets early in your planning

• Avoid mid‑project surprises and disputes

• Make informed trade‑offs between scope and cost

It also signals that the contractor has nothing to hide. If a contractor refuses to provide pricing ranges or insists on a site visit before giving any numbers, it may indicate less competitive pricing or a reliance on high‑pressure sales tactics.

Navigating Your Renovation Journey with Confidence

Navigating the wide range of home renovation packages in Singapore requires careful planning, research, and decision‑making. By understanding the different types of packages available, clarifying your renovation goals, and conducting due diligence, you can embark on your renovation journey with confidence and peace of mind.

Remember, your home is your sanctuary, and investing in the right renovation package can transform it into a space that reflects your lifestyle and personality. With structured packages from licensed contractors like RCS, transparent pricing, clear scope documentation, and strong after‑sales support, you can renovate with certainty—not anxiety.

Whether you are a first‑time BTO owner excited to personalise your new home, a resale flat buyer ready to modernise an older unit, or a long‑term homeowner refreshing your kitchen and bathrooms, the right renovation contractor Singapore package is your roadmap to a successful, stress‑free renovation. Choose transparency, quality, and professionalism. Choose a contractor who values clear communication and delivers on promises. Your home deserves nothing less.