# Flooring in Singapore

Vinyl or SPC flooring in Singapore typically costs about $4–$10 per sq ft installed and can be laid over existing tiles, avoiding hacking. Hacking out old floors costs about $3–$8 per sq ft extra and needs an HDB permit in HDB flats, so overlaying is often the cheaper route for resale flats.

## Key facts
- Listings: 90
- Matched to a government licence/register: 10
- Median years in business: 13

## Prices in Singapore
2026 installed prices (supply and labour). Hacking, screeding and skirting are charged separately; condition of the existing floor affects the final price.

| Service | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Overlay tiles | S$3–S$9 per sq ft | No hacking needed |
| Vinyl / SPC | S$4–S$10 per sq ft | Waterproof; laid over existing floor |
| Ceramic / porcelain tiles | S$10–S$22 per sq ft | Includes hacking and screeding |
| Engineered wood / parquet | S$12–S$40 per sq ft | Not waterproof; solid parquet at the top end |
| Marble | S$40–S$70 per sq ft | Needs sealing and periodic polishing |
| Hacking and disposal | S$3–S$8 per sq ft | HDB permit required |
| Screeding | S$1–S$3 per sq ft |  |
| Skirting | S$3–S$6 per foot run | A 4-room flat has about 100–140 ft |

## Licences
- **HDB renovation permit via Directory of Renovation Contractors (DRC)** (Housing & Development Board (HDB), required): In HDB flats, removing or replacing existing floor finishes, or raising floor levels, needs HDB approval and must be done by a DRC-listed contractor. Check: https://www.hdb.gov.sg/managing-my-home/renovation-and-maintenance/renovation/renovation-guidelines

## How to choose
- Decide whether to overlay or hack: vinyl, SPC and overlay tiles avoid hacking costs, noise and permits, but raise floor level slightly and need a sound, level base.
- Ask for the product brand, thickness and wear layer for vinyl or SPC, and the warranty on both product and installation.
- For wet areas, choose waterproof materials; engineered wood and parquet are unsuitable for kitchens and toilets.
- Check door clearance after overlaying; doors may need trimming, which should be included in the quote.
- Compare quotes on the same measured area, including skirting and transition strips.

## Red flags
- Contractors offering to hack HDB floors without a permit.
- Quotes that do not name the product brand or thickness.
- Laying vinyl over uneven or hollow tiles without levelling them first.

## Listings (top 30)
- [Arc Floor Pte Ltd](https://lookup.sg/biz/arc-floor-pte-ltd), Geylang · 53 Ubi Ave 1, #05-03 · 7 min walk from Ubi MRT · BCA registered · registered 1986
- [Curtex](https://lookup.sg/biz/curtex), Chinatown · 531 Upper Cross St, #01-12 Hong Lim Complex · 1 min walk from Chinatown MRT · BCA registered · registered 1976
- [Profloorz International](https://lookup.sg/biz/profloorz-international), Geylang · 71 Ubi Cres, #06-06 Excalibur Centre · 4 min walk from Ubi MRT · BCA registered · registered 2012
- [Wood Culture](https://lookup.sg/biz/wood-culture), Changi · 11 Changi N Way · 21 min walk from Upper Changi MRT · BCA registered · registered 2010
- [Carpetworkz](https://lookup.sg/biz/carpetworkz-tampines), Tampines · SHB Industrial Building, 47 Changi South Ave 2 · 12 min walk from Expo MRT · BCA registered · registered 2014
- [Floor Melody Pte Ltd](https://lookup.sg/biz/floor-melody-pte-ltd), Geylang · 1 Sims Ln, #01-08 · 2 min walk from Aljunied MRT · BCA registered · registered 2019
- [La moda Floor Pte. Ltd.](https://lookup.sg/biz/la-moda-floor-pte-ltd), Bukit Batok · 61 Bukit Batok Cres, #03-06 · 17 min walk from Bukit Batok MRT · BCA registered · registered 2019
- [Ling Carpets](https://lookup.sg/biz/ling-carpets), Joo Chiat · 38 Changi Rd · 7 min walk from Eunos MRT · registered 2000
- [Tatami Shop](https://lookup.sg/biz/tatami-shop), Hougang · 22 New Industrial Rd, #06-17 · 8 min walk from Bartley MRT · registered 2006
- [Lotto Carpets Gallery](https://lookup.sg/biz/lotto-carpets-gallery-bukit-merah), Bukit Merah · 23 Depot Ln · 14 min walk from Redhill MRT · registered 2001
- [Samad Oriental Carpets](https://lookup.sg/biz/samad-oriental-carpets), Tiong Bahru · 315 Outram Rd, #02-01 · 1 min walk from Havelock MRT · registered 1978
- [Woodpecker Flooring Pte Ltd](https://lookup.sg/biz/woodpecker-flooring-pte-ltd), Yishun · 2 Yishun Industrial Street 1, #05-18 · 13 min walk from Yishun MRT · BCA registered · registered 2021
- [T-Square Flooring](https://lookup.sg/biz/t-square-flooring), Jurong West · 5 Soon Lee St, #03-29 Pioneer Point · 5 min walk from Pioneer MRT · registered 2004
- [Diamond Asia Tiles Pte Ltd](https://lookup.sg/biz/diamond-asia-tiles-pte-ltd), Yishun · Yishun Industrial Street 1, 15号, Win 5, #02-09 · 17 min walk from Yishun MRT · registered 2019
- [Star Flooring pte ltd](https://lookup.sg/biz/star-flooring-pte-ltd), Sembawang · 10 Admiralty St, #05-65 · 21 min walk from Sembawang MRT · registered 2019
- [AHT Carpet and Flooring](https://lookup.sg/biz/aht-carpet-and-flooring), Woodlands · 11 Woodlands Cl, #01-15 · 8 min walk from Admiralty MRT · registered 2021
- [The Carpetier](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-carpetier), Paya Lebar · Space@Tampines, 18 Tampines Industrial Cres, Floor 2, Unit #02-03A, LOBBY A · registered 2025
- [Nasser Nishaburi](https://lookup.sg/biz/nasser-nishaburi), Tiong Bahru · 315 Outram Road, 04-07 Tan Boon Liat Building · 1 min walk from Havelock MRT
- [Living DNA Rugs & Carpets (City Branch)](https://lookup.sg/biz/living-dna-rugs-and-carpets-city-branch), Chinatown · 16 Keong Saik Rd., Level 1 · 2 min walk from Outram Park MRT
- [GFA Global](https://lookup.sg/biz/gfa-global), Geylang · 56 Kallang Pudding Rd, #01-06 HH@Kallang · 5 min walk from Mattar MRT
- [Floor Xpert Experience Center](https://lookup.sg/biz/floor-xpert-experience-center), Bugis · 231 Bain St, #03-27 · 4 min walk from Bras Basah MRT
- [DW Vinyl FloorCleaning Singapore](https://lookup.sg/biz/dw-vinyl-floorcleaning-singapore), Clarke Quay · 1090 Lower Delta Road #04-06D · 4 min walk from City Hall MRT
- [Etesse Private Limited](https://lookup.sg/biz/etesse-private-limited), Upper Thomson · 18 Sin Ming Ln, #05-16 Midview City · 4 min walk from Upper Thomson MRT
- [Mats.Singapore](https://lookup.sg/biz/mats-singapore), Jurong West · Pioneer Point, 5 Soon Lee St · 6 min walk from Pioneer MRT
- [Evolve Vinyl Flooring](https://lookup.sg/biz/evolve-vinyl-flooring), Jurong West · 12 Kian Teck Cres · 9 min walk from Pioneer MRT
- [Laminate, Wood & Vinyl Flooring Singapore](https://lookup.sg/biz/laminate-wood-and-vinyl-flooring-singapore), Bedok · 61 Kaki Bukit Ave 1 · 2 min walk from Kaki Bukit MRT
- [MillerHolz](https://lookup.sg/biz/millerholz), Raffles Place · Grand Building, 17 Phillip St · 2 min walk from Raffles Place MRT
- [Carpetworkz](https://lookup.sg/biz/carpetworkz), Geylang · 158 Kallang Wy, #01-513 Performance Building · 7 min walk from Geylang Bahru MRT
- [VTREE Flooring](https://lookup.sg/biz/vtree-flooring), Jurong West · 5 Soon Lee St, #03-29 Pioneer Point · 5 min walk from Pioneer MRT
- [Global Wood Pte Ltd](https://lookup.sg/biz/global-wood-pte-ltd), Yishun · 1 Yishun Street 23, #01-32 YS-One · 15 min walk from Yishun MRT · BCA registered · registered 2016

## By area
- Geylang: 16
- Yishun: 7
- Bukit Merah: 6
- Tampines: 5
- Tiong Bahru: 5
- Bedok: 4
- Jurong West: 4
- Kampong Glam: 4
- Rochor: 4
- Sembawang: 4
- Ang Mo Kio: 3
- Bukit Batok: 3
- Downtown Core: 3
- Hougang: 3
- Kallang: 3

## FAQs
### How much does vinyl flooring cost in Singapore?
Installed vinyl or SPC flooring typically costs about $4–$10 per sq ft in 2026. For a 600 sq ft 4-room flat that works out to roughly $2,400–$6,000 before skirting. Because it can be laid over existing tiles, you usually avoid hacking costs of $3–$8 per sq ft and the HDB permit that hacking requires.

### Do I need a permit to change flooring in an HDB flat?
Yes, if you are removing or replacing the existing floor finish or raising the floor level. Those works need HDB approval and must be carried out by a contractor in HDB's Directory of Renovation Contractors, who applies for the permit. Laying loose or click-lock flooring over existing tiles generally does not involve hacking, but confirm with your contractor.

### Is SPC better than vinyl?
SPC (stone plastic composite) is a rigid vinyl with a stone-polymer core, so it is more dent-resistant and more tolerant of slightly uneven floors than flexible vinyl. Both are waterproof. SPC usually costs a little more. Check the wear layer thickness, which determines how well the surface resists scratches.

## Sources
- SmartCalculator.sg: Flooring cost Singapore (2026): https://www.smartcalculator.sg/articles/flooring-cost-singapore-2026
- HDB: Renovation guidelines: https://www.hdb.gov.sg/managing-my-home/renovation-and-maintenance/renovation/renovation-guidelines
- 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.