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Commercial Renovation in Singapore

One team for restaurant, cafe, shop, retail, office, clinic and salon fit-out — from layout planning, M&E coordination, and SFA / NEA / URA / BCA permit pathways to handover-ready finishing. Send floor plan, lease scope and target opening date for a clearer commercial renovation quote.

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What FixMove handles for commercial renovation

  • F&B fit-out — restaurant, cafe, coffee shop, bar; kitchen exhaust, grease trap, gas, pipework and seating layout.
  • Retail and shop — HDB shophouse, shopping mall lot, kiosk, showroom; shopfront, signage base, lighting and display joinery.
  • Office and workspace — partitions, meeting rooms, server room, AV, low-voltage and reinstatement-ready scope.
  • Clinic, salon and wellness — consultation room, sterile zone, basin and wet area, soundproof partitions.
  • Permit and approval coordination — URA Change of Use, SCDF, BCA, SFA, NEA, landlord and mall fit-out submissions.

Common commercial renovation scenarios

These are the planning situations we see weekly across new leases, takeovers and expansions.

New F&B opening

Hawker stall, cafe, restaurant or bar — kitchen layout, exhaust, gas certification, dining-area finishing and licensing inspection prep.

Retail takeover or refresh

Mall lot, shophouse or strata retail unit — shopfront, signage planning, lighting refresh and display carpentry.

Office reinstatement → new tenant

Strip-out, ceiling reinstate, then immediate refit for the next tenant. Saves landlord turnaround time.

Clinic or salon build

Reception, consultation rooms, treatment zones with privacy partitions, plumbing for sinks and electrical for equipment.

Cloud kitchen or food workshop

Compact F&B kitchen with exhaust hood, grease trap and stainless-steel finishing, designed for delivery-first operations.

Pop-up or temporary fit-out

2-6 week temporary commercial renovation for events, seasonal stores or short-term lease activation.

Commercial renovation budget guide

Final pricing depends on unit size, M&E loading, finish level and permit scope. Numbers below are typical starting points.

Light refreshS$5,000+Repaint, new lighting, signage swap, light partition and minor electrical for shops or small offices.
Core fit-outS$25,000+Office, clinic, retail or salon — partitions, ceiling, lighting, points, finishing, basic joinery.
F&B build-outS$80,000+Restaurant or cafe with kitchen exhaust, grease trap, gas, dining area design, full licensing prep.
Premium / multi-unitS$150,000+Larger F&B, multi-room clinic, flagship retail or full-floor office with bespoke finishing and AV.

Permit and licensing pathways

Most commercial renovation projects in Singapore touch one or more of these regulators. We coordinate where the scope requires it.

URA Change of Use

Required when tenant intent (e.g. F&B in retail unit, clinic in office unit) does not match approved use class.

SCDF fire safety

For partitions, escape route impact, fire compartmentation; required before TOP / handover for many commercial spaces.

BCA contractor

Licensed Renovation Contractor required for HDB shophouse and structural-impacting works.

SFA licence (F&B)

Singapore Food Agency licensing for any food preparation premises — layout, ventilation and storage requirements.

NEA grease trap and exhaust

F&B kitchens require approved grease trap and properly routed kitchen exhaust to NEA standards.

Landlord and mall fit-out

Shopping mall and managed buildings have their own fit-out manuals, deposit and approval timelines.

What to send for a faster quote

  • Floor plan or rough sketch with measurements.
  • Lease type (HDB shophouse / strata / mall lot / office unit) and approved use.
  • Trade type (F&B, retail, clinic, salon, office) and concept reference.
  • Target opening date or hard deadlines.
  • Photos / video of current unit condition and shopfront.
  • Landlord or mall fit-out manual if available.

Typical commercial workflow

  • Site survey — verify dimensions, M&E provisions and lease constraints.
  • Concept and 3D — layout, finishes and equipment layout review.
  • Itemised quote — broken down by hacking, M&E, joinery, finishing and permit scope.
  • Submission and approval — landlord, URA, SCDF, BCA, SFA, NEA as needed.
  • Build, test, commission — trades sequenced for opening day.
  • Handover and warranty — defect inspection at 30 / 90 / 180 days.

Browse commercial renovation by trade

Open the most relevant sub-page for your trade. Each links back here for cross-reference.

Restaurant RenovationFull-service restaurants — kitchen exhaust, dining-room layout, SFA pathway. Cafe RenovationCafe build-out with bar counter, espresso bar and seating zoning. Coffee Shop RenovationHDB / commercial coffee shop and kopitiam stall fit-out and refurbishment. F&B Fit-OutCloud kitchen, central kitchen or specialty F&B premises. Shop RenovationHDB shophouse, strata shop, kiosk and standalone retail unit. Retail Fit-OutMall lot retail, showroom, brand experience store. Office RenovationSME, startup or growth-stage office, partitions and AV-ready setup. Clinic RenovationGP clinic, dental, aesthetic, TCM with privacy and plumbing scope. Salon RenovationHair, beauty, nail or wellness spa — basin, mirrors, wet area. Office ReinstatementEnd-of-lease rollback path before commercial refit.

Commercial renovation FAQ

What does commercial renovation cost in Singapore?

Light commercial refresh from S$5,000. Core fit-out for shops or small offices typically S$25,000-S$80,000. Full F&B build-outs (restaurants, cafes with kitchen and ventilation) range S$80,000-S$300,000+. Final pricing depends on size, M&E loading, finishes and permit scope.

Do I need permits for commercial renovation?

Most commercial works require URA Change of Use approval, SCDF fire-safety endorsement and BCA-registered contractor sign-off. F&B premises additionally need SFA licence and NEA grease trap / kitchen exhaust review. We coordinate the relevant submissions before commencement.

How long does commercial fit-out take?

Small retail or office: 4-6 weeks. Mid-size shop or clinic: 6-8 weeks. Restaurant or cafe with kitchen: 8-12 weeks including testing, commissioning and licence inspection. Tighter deadlines are possible by sequencing trades around opening day.

Can FixMove handle landlord and management approvals?

Yes. We prepare drawings, method statements and submission packs for landlord, building management, mall fit-out departments and authorities. Final approval timing still depends on landlord SLA and authority queue.

Do you do design or only build?

Both. We can take in your concept, layout sketch or designer drawings and convert to a buildable scope, or do the full design-and-build with you, including 3D visualisation, material proposal and shop drawings.

What's the warranty on commercial fit-out?

12-month workmanship warranty on partitions, finishes and electrical points. Equipment, fittings and specialised systems follow manufacturer warranty. Defect inspection scheduled 30, 90 and 180 days post-handover.

✅ Licensing & Compliance — Commercial Renovation

For BCA-regulated commercial works, FixMove operates as a registered Renovation Contractor where required. F&B, retail and clinic projects are coordinated with URA, SCDF, BCA, SFA and NEA submissions where applicable.

Verification: BCA contractor directory is publicly searchable. RC registration number, class and project references provided on request via WhatsApp.

⚠ Important: Unregistered or non-permitted commercial works can result in fines, forced reversal and licence delays. See full FixMove licences & compliance →