Singapore · Service guide
Office & Commercial Reinstatement Contractor in Singapore
Return your tenancy to its agreed handover condition.
Reinstatement removes tenant installations and restores a unit to the condition agreed in the lease. A bare shell handover can include partitions, ceilings, flooring and building services; the landlord’s written requirements define the scope.
Plan your project ↗What the scope can include
Agree the included works, quantities and exclusions before comparing quotations. The following items form a starting point for a site-specific scope.
- Pre-handover survey and a marked-up removal schedule
- Partition hacking, ceiling removal and floor finish removal
- Electrical isolation and capping by the appropriate licensed trades
- ACMV, ductwork and sprinkler coordination with building management
- Debris removal, making good and joint handover inspection
Budget planning in Singapore dollars
These are illustrative early budgeting allowances, not verified market averages or a Mint X quotation. Site inspection and a defined specification are needed for pricing. GST, professional fees, authority charges, specialist equipment and abnormal conditions are excluded unless expressly included.
| Scope | Allowance / pricing basis |
|---|---|
| Light removal and making good | S$8–18 / sq ft |
| Extensive bare shell reinstatement | S$18–35+ / sq ft |
Approvals and responsibilities
Confirm the landlord’s handover standard, contractor insurance requirements, loading access and night-work restrictions. Fire safety changes need a separate QP review.
| Responsible party | Review item |
|---|---|
| Building management | Permits, deposits, access and working hours |
| Appointed professionals | Review affected structure, fire safety and licensed trades |
| Site team | Risk assessment, protection and agreed method statements |
Project stages and timing
A simple unit may need 1–3 weeks on site; extensive reinstatement can take 3–6 weeks or longer after permits. Confirm the lease deadline before scheduling.
- Survey the unit against the lease and landlord checklist.
- Confirm permits, deposits, service isolation and permitted working hours.
- Sequence removal, M&E adjustments, disposal and making good.
- Inspect jointly and close the landlord’s snag list.
Frequently asked questions
Do all office reinstatements need structural approval?
No. The approval route depends on the work. Removing finishes differs from altering structure or fire safety systems; have the appointed professionals review those changes.
What should I send for a reinstatement quotation?
Send the lease handover clause, landlord checklist, existing drawings, floor area, site photographs and required return date.
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Official guidance
Editorial review: 29 October 2026. Authority requirements and project eligibility should be checked by the appointed professionals before work starts.