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HDB Renovation in Yishun

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35+Projects completed
3+Years active
6–8 wksTypical 4-room timeline
1 yearWorkmanship warranty

HDB Renovation Yishun — What's Different Here

Yishun is a mature estate with an age profile similar to Tampines – many blocks around Yishun Ring Road and the older neighbourhoods near Yishun MRT date from the 1980s. Resale flats from this era commonly still have the original two-pin sockets or a rewireable fuse board, and bathroom waterproofing from initial construction is now well past its practical lifespan.

Yishun also has considerably newer pockets – the BTOs around Yishun Street 51 and 61 near Junction Nine and North Point City are much younger and need far less infrastructure work than the older Ring Road blocks.

Because Yishun has such a wide range of block ages within a fairly compact area, two flats a short walk apart can need completely different renovation scopes. We always confirm the block's completion year before quoting, since that single fact predicts most of the infrastructure cost.

We work across Yishun Ring Road, Yishun Avenue, Khatib and the Junction Nine precinct, and identify your block's category at the site visit.

What we handle

Hacking, carpentry, tiling, waterproofing and painting are carried out by our own workers; electrical work is certified by a Licensed Electrical Worker (LEW). One point of accountability.

Hacking & demolition

Bathroom and kitchen hacking, non-structural wall removal, full disposal and cartage.

Waterproofing

Membrane systems for bathrooms and balconies, with screeding and ponding tests before tiling.

Tiling works

Floor and wall tiling in all formats, including large-format porcelain and precision levelling.

Custom carpentry

Wardrobes, kitchen cabinets, TV consoles, shoe cabinets and feature walls built to your layout.

Electrical works

New points, electrical wiring and rewiring, DB upgrades and lighting circuits – LEW certified.

Plumbing works

Repiping, concealed pipe works, sanitary ware installation and water heater connections.

Painting

Full interior repaint with premium paints, proper surface preparation and floor protection.

False ceiling

Cove lighting, bulkheads and ceiling works coordinated with electrical and aircon.

HDB Renovation Cost in Yishun

Renovation pricing does not change by estate. What changes is the condition of your flat and the scope you choose. These are the ranges we work to across Singapore, including Yishun.

Flat typeLight refreshStandardFull renovation
3-roomS$18,000 – S$26,000S$30,000 – S$42,000S$48,000 – S$62,000
4-roomS$22,000 – S$32,000S$38,000 – S$58,000S$62,000 – S$85,000
5-roomS$26,000 – S$38,000S$45,000 – S$68,000S$72,000 – S$98,000
ExecutiveS$30,000 – S$44,000S$52,000 – S$78,000S$85,000 – S$115,000

Indicative ranges as at Q3 2026. Excludes GST, appliances, lighting fixtures and loose furniture. Read the full itemised cost breakdown to see how these numbers are built up trade by trade.

Recent work near Yishun

A 5-room resale flat near Yishun Ring Road, built in 1986. The owners wanted a full renovation but hadn't budgeted for infrastructure work, assuming the "renovation cost" they'd seen online already covered everything. At the site visit we found the original rewireable fuse board still in place and hairline cracking in both toilets.

We rescoped to include a full rewire, DB upgrade, and re-waterproofing of both bathrooms, trimming the living room feature wall carpentry to hold the overall budget close to their original figure. The rewire in particular was non-negotiable – the flat couldn't safely run their planned induction hob otherwise.

"We had no idea the wiring was that old until they checked it. Glad they caught it before we moved our things in."

Homeowner – 5-room resale, Yishun Ring Road

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How it works

Practical notes for Yishun renovations

Loading and access. Older Yishun blocks along Ring Road often have a single service lift per block. We schedule bulky deliveries outside peak hours so other residents aren't left waiting.

Permitted hours. HDB noise-generating works are restricted to 9am–5pm on weekdays and Saturdays, with no hacking on Sundays or public holidays.

Older wiring. If your flat still has the original two-pin sockets or a rewireable fuse board, budget for a full rewire and DB upgrade. This is common in blocks built before 1990 and is not optional if you're installing an induction hob or multiple aircon units.

Questions from Yishun homeowners

Do you do HDB renovation in Yishun?

Yes – across Yishun Ring Road, Yishun Avenue, Khatib and Junction Nine. BTO, resale and executive flats.

How much does an HDB renovation cost in Yishun?

A 4-room typically runs S$35,000–S$65,000 depending on scope; a light refresh starts near S$22,000. Cost is driven by carpentry run-metres, how many bathrooms are hacked and the finishes chosen – not by which estate you live in.

How long does an HDB renovation take in Yishun?

Six to eight weeks for a typical 4-room. You get a written schedule before works start and daily progress photos throughout.

My flat is from the 1980s, near Yishun Ring Road. What should I expect?

Plan for rewiring, a DB upgrade and re-waterproofing of both toilets. These are the three items that most often turn a "light refresh" budget into a standard renovation budget on older Yishun blocks – better to know at the site visit than mid-project.

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