# Carpentry in Singapore

Custom carpentry in Singapore is priced per foot run: about $180–$360 for laminate kitchen cabinets and $200–$360 for wardrobes in 2026, with veneer or spray-paint finishes costing more. Carpentry itself does not need an HDB permit, but always compare quotes on the same materials, hardware and finish.

## Key facts
- Listings: 31
- Matched to a government licence/register: 3
- Median years in business: 11

## Prices in Singapore
2026 market estimates for laminate finish on plywood with standard hardware. Wood veneer adds about 30% and spray paint (2K, PU) about 45%. Premium hinges, soft-close runners and internal accessories cost extra.

| Service | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets (top or bottom) | S$180–S$360 per foot run | Laminate on plywood |
| Swing-door wardrobe | S$200–S$320 per foot run | Full height |
| Wardrobe (full range incl. sliding doors) | S$200–S$360 per foot run |  |
| Other built-ins (TV console, shoe cabinet) | S$130–S$450 per foot run | Depends on height and design |

## How to choose
- Ask what board is used (plywood vs particle board) and its grade, as this affects durability in Singapore's humidity.
- Specify hardware brands for hinges and drawer runners in the quote; cheap hardware is a common cause of sagging doors.
- Compare quotes by foot run and finish, and check whether internal fittings, lighting and handles are included.
- Ask for shop drawings with dimensions and check them against your appliances and walls before fabrication.
- Confirm the warranty for carpentry and hardware, and whether termite damage is covered.

## Red flags
- Quotes that do not specify board material, laminate brand or hardware.
- Full payment demanded before installation.
- Very low per-foot-run prices that exclude doors, internal shelves or installation.

## Listings (top 30)
- [Best Doors Pte Ltd](https://lookup.sg/biz/best-doors-pte-ltd), Geylang · Eunos Industrial Estate, 1081 Eunos Ave 7 · 6 min walk from Cc9 MRT · BCA registered · registered 2011
- [Jia Aik Furniture Construction](https://lookup.sg/biz/jia-aik-furniture-construction), Woodlands · 03 Woodlands Sq · 1 min walk from Woodlands MRT · registered 1989
- [Bideas Creations Pte Ltd](https://lookup.sg/biz/bideas-creations-pte-ltd), Woodlands · 280 Woodlands Industrial Park E5, #04-01 · 10 min walk from Woodlands North MRT · registered 2012
- [I Make Carpentry](https://lookup.sg/biz/i-make-carpentry), Jurong West · 1 Soon Lee St, #05-30 Pioneer Centre · 6 min walk from Pioneer MRT · registered 2015
- [Soul's Interior Pte Ltd](https://lookup.sg/biz/souls-interior-pte-ltd), Jurong West · Pioneer Point, 5 Soon Lee St · 6 min walk from Pioneer MRT · registered 2016
- [Carpenter Cube Singapore | Custom Carpentry Works](https://lookup.sg/biz/carpenter-cube-singapore-custom-carpentry-works), Clarke Quay · 1090 Lower Delta Road #04-06R · 1 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT
- [One Stop Carpenters](https://lookup.sg/biz/one-stop-carpenters), Bedok · 15 Kim Chuan Ter · 6 min walk from Kaki Bukit MRT
- [Wood Vibes Only](https://lookup.sg/biz/wood-vibes-only), Kallang · 81 Geylang Bahru, #01-2674 · 2 min walk from Geylang Bahru MRT
- [Xing Hwa Design And Construction](https://lookup.sg/biz/xing-hwa-design-and-construction), Sungei Kadut · No 5 Sungei Kadut Street 2, # 03-05 · 24 min walk from Kranji MRT · BCA registered · registered 2012
- [XinYu City Pte Ltd](https://lookup.sg/biz/xinyu-city-pte-ltd), Woodlands · 71 Woodlands Industrial Park E9, #03-13 Wave 9 Building · 12 min walk from Admiralty MRT · BCA registered · registered 2015
- [Wayman Enterprise](https://lookup.sg/biz/wayman-enterprise), Lavender · 5 Cavan Rd · 5 min walk from Bendemeer MRT · registered 2002
- [Oy Liong Furniture Construction](https://lookup.sg/biz/oy-liong-furniture-construction), Geylang · 3027A Ubi Rd 3, #01-92 · 3 min walk from Ubi MRT · registered 1976
- [Tat Hong Furniture Renovation](https://lookup.sg/biz/tat-hong-furniture-renovation), Woodlands · Blk 280 Woodland Industrial Park E5, @, #06-09 Havrvest · 9 min walk from Woodlands North MRT · registered 1993
- [Rita Metal and Wooden Furniture Construction](https://lookup.sg/biz/rita-metal-and-wooden-furniture-construction), Sungei Kadut · 55 Sungei Kadut Dr · registered 1997
- [Vi Style Carpentry](https://lookup.sg/biz/vi-style-carpentry), Sungei Kadut · 7 Mandai Link, #07-16 Mandai Connection · 19 min walk from Yew Tee MRT · registered 2012
- [Roger and Sons](https://lookup.sg/biz/roger-and-sons-lavender), Lavender · 115 King George's Ave, #01-01 · 4 min walk from Lavender MRT · registered 2018
- [Apt Atelier](https://lookup.sg/biz/apt-atelier), Bugis · 261 Waterloo St, #02-30 · 2 min walk from Bencoolen MRT · registered 2017
- [The Designers by Ban Yew](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-designers-by-ban-yew), Geylang · Eunos Industrial Estate, 1006 Eunos Ave 7 · 7 min walk from Eunos MRT · registered 2017
- [Mr Carpenter Pte Ltd](https://lookup.sg/biz/mr-carpenter-pte-ltd), Woodlands · 38 Woodlands Industrial Park E1 · 20 min walk from Admiralty MRT · registered 2017
- [Creative Reuse Woodworks](https://lookup.sg/biz/creative-reuse-woodworks), Bedok · 58 Senang Cres · 9 min walk from Bedok North MRT · registered 2017
- [Woodview Renovation Pte. Ltd.](https://lookup.sg/biz/woodview-renovation-pte-ltd), Yishun · 61 Yishun Industrial Estate Park A #05-06 · 7 min walk from Canberra MRT · registered 2022
- [Bench warmerz](https://lookup.sg/biz/bench-warmerz), Bukit Batok · 29 Hillview Ter, #03-05E · 12 min walk from Bukit Gombak MRT · registered 2021
- [Cheong Cheng Renovation & Carpentry Work](https://lookup.sg/biz/cheong-cheng-renovation-and-carpentry-work), Woodlands · 280 Woodlands Industrial Park E5, #08-12/13 (Lobby 2 Harvest @ Woodlands · 9 min walk from Woodlands North MRT · registered 2024
- [North Link Building](https://lookup.sg/biz/north-link-building), Sembawang · 10 Admiralty St · 21 min walk from Sembawang MRT
- [Imagine Sk66 Pte Ltd-Interior design Singapore](https://lookup.sg/biz/imagine-sk66-pte-ltd-interior-design-singapore), Geylang · 122 Eunos Ave 7, Richfield Industrial Center Unit 04-13 · 8 min walk from Cc9 MRT
- [Uncommon Goods SG](https://lookup.sg/biz/uncommon-goods-sg), Geylang · Richfield Industrial Centre, 122 Eunos Ave 7 · 8 min walk from Cc9 MRT
- [Bumi Megah](https://lookup.sg/biz/bumi-megah), Sembawang · North Link Building, 10 Admiralty St · 20 min walk from Sembawang MRT
- [My Digital Lock Bukit Batok](https://lookup.sg/biz/my-digital-lock-bukit-batok), Bukit Batok · Unity Centre, 51 Bukit Batok Cres · 19 min walk from Bukit Batok MRT
- [Acpplus](https://lookup.sg/biz/acpplus), Sungei Kadut · 6D Mandai Estate, #03-14, M-SPACE · 19 min walk from Yew Tee MRT
- [Yong Fang Doors](https://lookup.sg/biz/yong-fang-doors), Clementi · 10 Ang Mo Kio St 65 · 18 min walk from Jurong East MRT

## By area
- Woodlands: 6
- Geylang: 5
- Sungei Kadut: 4
- Kallang: 3
- Bedok: 2
- Bukit Batok: 2
- Jurong West: 2
- Lavender: 2
- Sembawang: 2
- Bugis: 1
- Chinatown: 1
- Clarke Quay: 1
- Clementi: 1
- Outram: 1
- Rochor: 1

## FAQs
### How much does carpentry cost per foot run in Singapore?
As of 2026, laminate kitchen cabinets typically cost about $180–$360 per foot run and wardrobes about $200–$360. Wood veneer adds roughly 30% and spray-painted finishes about 45%. Older quotes from 2020 to 2023 were lower, so use recent quotations to budget.

### Plywood or particle board for cabinets?
Plywood is generally preferred for kitchen and bathroom cabinets in Singapore because it handles moisture and screws better than particle board. Particle board is cheaper and acceptable for dry areas, but swells if it gets wet. Ask the carpenter to state the board type and grade in the quotation.

### Do I need an HDB permit for carpentry?
No. Built-in carpentry such as wardrobes and cabinets does not need an HDB permit and can be done without a DRC contractor. If your carpentry project also involves hacking, floor changes or relocating pipes, those works need HDB approval and a contractor in HDB's Directory of Renovation Contractors.

## Sources
- SmartCalculator.sg: Carpentry cost Singapore (2026): https://www.smartcalculator.sg/articles/carpentry-cost-singapore-2026
- Qanvast: How to get your money's worth with custom carpentry: https://qanvast.com/sg/articles/this-is-how-to-get-your-moneys-worth-with-custom-carpentry-2275
- MND written answer on renovation approvals in older HDB flats (2025): https://www.mnd.gov.sg/newsroom/speeches/view/written-answer-by-ministry-of-national-development-on-criteria-or-requirements-for-approval-of-renovation-works-in-older-hdb-flats

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Source: Lookup (https://lookup.sg) · Data as of October 2026 · Listings compiled from Singapore government open data (data.gov.sg), OneMap and Overture Maps places. Free listings never show contact details; featured listings are labelled.