Condo renovations follow different rules from HDB flats. The condo management (MCST) sets what you can change, when work can happen and how contractors use the building, so approvals and logistics are part of the plan from day one.
This guide covers the condo renovation process, MCST requirements, typical costs and timelines, design ideas, and condo homes we have renovated.
Typical 3-bedroom budget
S$60k – S$75k
Renovation works
8 – 14 weeks
Approval
Condo management (MCST)
Deposit
Refundable renovation deposit
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Step by step: how a Condo renovation works
1. Get the condo's renovation rules
Ask the management office for the renovation guidelines, forms, deposit amount and permitted working hours.
2. Set your budget and brief
Decide what to keep from the developer finishes and what to replace. Our condo cost guide gives typical ranges by unit size.
3. Design the layout
Plan carpentry, lighting and any layout changes. Changes to the facade, balcony or windows usually need separate approval.
4. Submit for approval
Your contractor submits the plans, contractor details and deposit to the management before work starts.
5. Renovation works
Works follow the condo's hours, with lift and common-area protection. Most condo renovations take 8 to 14 weeks.
6. Handover and deposit refund
After completion, the management inspects the common areas before refunding the deposit.
Rules to know
- Renovation needs approval from the condo management before any work starts.
- Most condos collect a refundable renovation deposit and require lift and common-area protection.
- Working hours are set by the management, often weekdays and Saturday mornings, with no noisy works on Sundays and public holidays.
- Balcony enclosures, screens and window changes usually need specific approval and must follow the condo's by-laws.
Rules can change. Check the latest with the relevant authority or management, or ask us and we will check them for your home before work starts.
Costs and timeline
Condo Renovation Cost Singapore
| Budget | Typical range (SGD) |
|---|---|
| 2-bedroom | S$48k – S$58k |
| 3-bedroom | S$60k – S$75k |
| 4-bedroom / penthouse | S$95k – S$115k |
| Typical timeline | 8 – 14 weeks |
Want a quotation for your condo home?
Get a free quoteDesign ideas
Room-by-room ideas, styles and budgets from our design guides:
Our Condo projects
4-room condoJalan Raja Udang
3-month renovation
4-room condoBalmoral Road
3-month renovation
3-room condoSerangoon North View
1-month renovation
3-room condoRivercove Residences
2-month renovation
3-room condoHarbourfront Avenue
2-month renovation
2-room condoPunggol Drive
3-month renovation
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Submit your renovation plans, contractor details and deposit to the condo management before work starts.
Most 3-bedroom condo renovations cost S$60,000 to S$75,000 in 2026. See the condo renovation cost guide for ranges by unit size.
Yes, if they are in good condition. Many owners keep them and refresh the fittings, which saves a large part of the budget.
Usually 8 to 14 weeks of works, plus time for approval. Restricted working hours can extend the timeline.
