Coffee Shop Renovation in Singapore
HDB coffee shop, kopitiam, hawker stall and food-court unit fit-out — exhaust connection, sink, prep counter, tile, signage and stall partition. From S$15,000 per stall to full coffee shop overhaul S$80,000+. NEA / SFA / town council aware, sequenced for minimal closure days.
What coffee shop / kopitiam renovation covers
- Single stall fit-out — strip, retile, new counter, stainless cladding, sink, signage and exhaust connection check.
- Drink stall — beverage counter, ice machine, blender station, water filter, fridge.
- Cooked-food stall — wok station, gas line, exhaust hood (or hood-canopy connection), grease trap.
- Coffee shop common area — flooring, lighting, ceiling cleaning / replacement, partition wall, queue zoning.
- Rest-room and dishwashing area — wet area waterproofing, drains, hand-wash basin, dishwasher loop.
- Permits — NEA grease trap, SFA stall licence layout, town council fit-out approval, HDB shopfront for HDB units.
Common coffee shop scenarios
Single hawker stall takeover
Strip and rebuild for new tenant — typical 2-3 week turnaround. S$15K-S$45K.
Multi-stall coffee shop refresh
Refurbish 4-8 stalls in one coffee shop with shared common-area updates. S$60K-S$120K.
Full HDB coffee shop overhaul
End-to-end including ceiling, flooring, exhaust system, all stalls. S$120K-S$180K.
Food court unit (mall)
Mall food court stall with mall fit-out manual compliance. S$30K-S$80K.
Kopitiam beverage takeover
Drinks-only stall, water + ice + fridge. S$15K-S$30K.
Hawker centre renovation
Government / association coordinated — varies by site, S$40K-S$100K per stall.
Coffee shop budget guide
What to send first
- Stall or coffee shop photos and dimensions.
- Stall type (drinks, cooked, mixed).
- Existing exhaust hood and ducting condition.
- Coffee shop owner / town council approval status.
- Target opening date.
Common cost drivers
- Exhaust capacity adequacy.
- Floor and wall tile condition.
- Grease trap age.
- Stall partition vs open layout.
- Signage replacement scope.
Coffee shop renovation FAQ
How much does HDB coffee shop renovation cost?
Single hawker stall fit-out: S$15,000-S$45,000. Multi-stall coffee shop refresh: S$60,000-S$120,000. Full HDB coffee shop or kopitiam: S$80,000-S$180,000 depending on stall count, exhaust upgrade and tile work.
Do you handle NEA exhaust upgrade?
Yes. We assess existing exhaust ducting capacity, plan grease trap, and coordinate with NEA / SFA inspection. Old coffee shops often need exhaust upgrade before adding new stall types.
Can you handle a single hawker stall takeover?
Yes. Single stall takeovers are common — strip, retile, new counter, sink, exhaust connection check, signage and SFA-aligned layout. Typical 2-3 weeks turnaround.
Coffee shop renovation timeline?
Single stall: 2-3 weeks. Multi-stall refresh: 4-6 weeks. Full coffee shop overhaul: 8-10 weeks.