Commercial Fit-Out Quote Path
Office Renovation Cost in Singapore
About FixMove — FixMove Singapore handles office renovation from $40 psf (light fit-out), $120 psf (full build-out) and $180 psf (F&B kitchen install) with BCA-approved scope and after-hours work for occupied buildings. FixMove assigns a dedicated project manager covering design, M&E, partitions, ceiling, flooring and punch-list close-out.
Useful when you need a practical office fit-out path around partitions, meeting rooms, lighting, flooring and move-in readiness.
Workspace fit-out
Partitions + points
Move-in planning
What this page helps you compare first
- Use this page to compare realistic office renovation scope, budget range and next-step options first.
- It works best before booking measurement, when you still need to separate must-do works from optional upgrades.
- Send your layout, headcount and move-in target. We will help turn the office brief into a clearer fit-out estimate.
Common office renovation scenarios
These are the common planning situations we see before measurement is booked.
Startup or SME office
Lean workspace planning with meeting room and staff-zone priorities.
Re-layout before move-in
Best when the office needs new circulation, partitions and point planning.
Commercial refresh
Useful when the layout works but finishes, lighting and front-facing areas need upgrading.
Scope we usually confirm before quoting
Lock these items earlier and the price range gets easier to set.
Layout + partitions
Open office, meeting rooms, manager rooms and circulation planning.
Ceiling, lighting and points
Coordinate lights, switches, sockets, trunking and low-voltage routes.
Finishes + branding-ready setup
Flooring, repainting, glass works and front-of-house presentation scope.
Office Renovation Cost Guide (Singapore)
Office renovation cost in Singapore can vary greatly with office size in sq ft, the work required, and how much M&E and electrical work is involved — a light refresh and a full design build sit at very different price points. Final pricing still depends on measurements, material level and hidden-condition risk.
Beyond raw numbers, a good renovation contractor or interior designer plans your office layout and space planning around how the team works — from light installation and power points to high quality finishes and an office design for office space that enhances productivity.
Best info to send before quote
- Office floor plan or measured sketch.
- Headcount and room requirements.
- Move-in date or operating deadline.
- Photos of the current unit condition.
Typical workflow
- Requirement intake: Review headcount, function zones and move-in target first.
- Site review: Confirm layout practicality, building constraints and overlapping trades on sites.
- Quote + schedule: Split the office fit-out by layout, points, finishes and handover milestones.
What experienced owners usually check first
These quick checks often make the brief clearer before site measurement is booked.
Start with the right first packet
Photos, floor plan and a short must-do list usually speed up the first scope review.
Lock the main cost or timing driver early
For this topic, owners usually benefit from clarifying the biggest budget or scheduling variable before discussing finishes.
Separate must-do scope from optional upgrades
That one step alone usually produces a a plan you can stick to than discussing everything as one lump-sum idea.
Related pages
Open these when the project expands beyond one room or one trade.
Office reinstatement checklist
Useful when the office fit-out also needs an exit or rollback planning path.
Renovation Singapore
Useful when the project needs a broader renovation overview across different room types and work scopes.
Office reinstatement
Useful when you also need rollback planning at the end of the lease.
Installation Singapore
Helpful when installation and move-in setup are a major part of the office plan.
Handyman Singapore
For lighter commercial repairs and support items alongside the fit-out.
Office Renovation FAQ
Can you plan office renovation around a fixed move-in date?
Yes. We can group trades by deadline and prioritise must-open areas first.
Do you support meeting-room partitions and point planning?
Yes. Partition, lighting and socket planning are common office-renovation decisions.
Can you quote from layout and photos first?
Yes. A working estimate can be prepared before final site confirmation.
All FixMove services across Singapore
One team for plumbing, electrical, aircon, renovation, customization, handyman, installation and moving — island-wide.
Renovation
Kitchen, bathroom, carpentry and home-upgrade planning.
Custom Built-ins
Wardrobes, cabinets, TV walls and storage-first carpentry.
Home Repair & Handyman
Drilling, lock replacement, mounting and mixed small works.
Plumbing Services
Toilet choke, leaking tap, pipe leak and water heater work.
Electrical Repair
Power trip, socket repair, lighting, fan and point troubleshooting.
Aircon Servicing
Not cold, leaking, chemical wash, gas checks and repair.
Installation Service
TV mount, curtains, appliances, racks and lock installation.
Moving Service
House moving, lorry, packing, dismantling and disposal coordination.
Approvals and the office fit-out permit path in Singapore
Most office renovations in Singapore need a building plan submission through a registered QP (Qualified Person) and approval from the building's MCST or landlord before a single partition goes up. The two approvals that catch tenants out are SCDF Fire Safety and URA use. If your works touch the layout of exit routes, sprinkler heads, smoke detectors, the fire alarm zone or compartmentation, an SCDF Fire Safety Certificate (FSC) via a Qualified Person submission is usually required, and the building's existing FSC must not be compromised. If you are changing how the unit is used — for example part of an office becoming a training centre, clinic or F&B pantry beyond staff use — URA change-of-use or a written confirmation may be needed first. BCA matters where structural or A&A works are involved, and CONQUAS-level finishing is sometimes specified by Grade A landlords.
- Landlord / MCST fit-out approval — house rules, deposit, insurance and approved-contractor lists are usually mandatory before access.
- SCDF FSC — triggered by changes to exits, sprinklers, detectors, partitions blocking egress or new enclosed rooms.
- URA / planning — relevant when the intended use of the space changes, not just the look.
- PUB & NEA — only if you add wet areas (pantry sink, accessible WC, F&B prep) requiring sanitary or grease management.
M&E drivers, real cost levers and timeline
On the technical side, the items that move both schedule and budget are rarely the carpentry. The big three are electrical capacity (does the existing DB and tenant power allowance support the new server room, pantry appliances and dense workstation load, or do you need a sub-DB and licensed EMA electrical worker), ACMV (re-zoning the air-con, adding FCU/VAV points and balancing airflow for new enclosed meeting rooms), and the ceiling void — fire, lighting, data cabling and air-con all compete for the same space above the false ceiling.
Costs go up with: after-hours and weekend work in occupied or CBD towers (loading bay slots, hoist booking, noise windows), Grade A acoustic glass partitions, raised access flooring, server-room provisions, and reinstating sprinkler/detector layouts. Costs come down when you keep the existing ceiling grid, partition lines and toilet positions, and phase the works. A realistic timeline for a typical office fit-out is around 2 to 6 weeks on site once approvals are in hand, but allow an extra 2 to 4 weeks upfront for QP drawings, FSC and landlord sign-off — these run in parallel and are the usual cause of delayed handovers.
Send us your floor plan, the building name (so we can check fit-out rules and lift access) and a few photos of the current unit on WhatsApp, and we will do a quick scope review and tell you which approvals your project actually triggers before you commit.