HDB Renovation · Singapore · Est. 2019

HDB Renovation Projects.

Homes Built Around How You Live.

Whether you’re collecting keys to a new BTO or refreshing a resale flat, your renovation deserves more than a standard package. Every HDB project begins with your lifestyle — your routines, your storage, how light moves through your flat — delivered by an in-house team accountable from brief to handover. Every dollar itemised. Every change approved. Every detail visualised in 720VR before work begins.

✦ In-house Build Team ✦ HDB-Licensed ✦ CaseTrust ✦ BizSAFE ✦ Lifestyle-Driven Designs ✦

✦ In-house Build Team ✦ HDB-Licensed ✦ CaseTrust ✦ BizSAFE ✦ Design-Led & Lifestyle-Driven Interior Studio ✦

What we do differently

HDB Renovation,
done without the Guesswork.

HDB renovations come with real constraints — HDB permit submissions, hacking restrictions, noise regulations, tight corridor access, and neighbours to consider. We’ve navigated all of it, across BTO and resale flats of every configuration. What sets us apart isn’t just design — it’s the process behind it. A clear scope. An itemised quotation. A 6-milestone system that keeps you informed at every stage. And an in-house build team that owns the work from start to finish, with no outsourcing and no blame-shifting between trades.

"Most firms lead with style. Some lead with process. A few lead with craft. We bring all three—with clarity built into every stage."

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WHY CLIENTS TRUST OUR APPROACH

Clarity Matters Most Especially In An HDB Renovation.

Most HDB renovation problems don't start with a bad design. They start in the gaps — when a scope isn't documented, when a change order isn't formally agreed, when one trade finishes and the next doesn't pick up where they left off. They occur when a homeowner trusts a verbal promise rather than a written timeline. When budget overruns appear only after work has started. When the ID firm and the contractor are two separate parties, pointing fingers at each other. At The I-Plan Studio™, we close every one of those gaps before work begins, with a written scope, a structured milestone system, and a single in-house team that owns the entire renovation from start to handover.

01 / ACCREDITATIONS & PROTECTION

Protected from day one

CaseTrust, HDB-Licensed & bizSAFE certified. Your deposit and consumer rights are formally protected before works begin.

02 / BUDGET & COST CLARITY

Transparent Quotation

BTO renovations from $36k. Resale from $51k. Every item listed in writing before you sign. Every change approved by you first.

03 / IN-HOUSE BUILD TEAM

Renovation scope managed in-house

Hacking, waterproofing, rewiring, tiling, carpentry all handled by our in-house team. No handoff gaps, no blame-shifting.

HDB RENOVATION PROJECTS · SINGAPORE

Our Completed HDB Projects.

selection of HDB flats we have renovated across Singapore — BTO and resale, across room types and neighbourhoods. Every project starts from the same place: your lifestyle, your floor plan, and a process built to deliver exactly what you approved.

HDB Projects

432A Northshore Drive

A Modern Contemporary 4-room BTO at Punggol Northshore, completed in 10 weeks at $55,000. A foyer-to-dining flow crafted for two by our in-house team.

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HDB Projects

383B YISHUN AVE 6

A full-home Modern Contemporary renovation for a couple in Yishun. Living, dining, both bedrooms and bathrooms reworked as one cohesive space by our in-house team.

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57 Teban Gardens Road

A Modern Contemporary refresh for a couple’s flat in Teban Gardens. Living, dining and bathrooms reworked around how two people actually share a space, delivered by our in-house team.

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155 PASIR RIS ST 13

A Modern refresh for a couple in Pasir Ris. Living and dining opened up as the social heart of the flat, with both bathrooms fully redone in-house.

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171 Hougang Ave 1

A Modern Scandi flat in Hougang, planned around a dedicated pantry and walk-in wardrobe. Storage-led carpentry crafted for two by our in-house team.

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5 Haig Road

A Contemporary home for a couple off Haig Road in the East. Full-home scope with a custom wardrobe centrepiece, crafted from brief to handover by our in-house team.

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331 Ang Mo Kio Ave 1

A Modern Contemporary flat in Ang Mo Kio, led by a fully rebuilt kitchen. Every room from bedrooms to bathrooms reworked in one language by our in-house team.

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783A WOODLANDS RISE

A Modern BTO home for a couple at Woodlands Rise. A considered foyer sets the tone, with living, kitchen and bedrooms flowing in one direction by our in-house team.

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3 BEDOK SOUTH AVE 1

A Bohemian Mix home for a couple in Bedok South, warm textures and character over uniformity. Living, kitchen and bedrooms styled with personality by our in-house team.

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Teban Gardens Road

A Modern resale flat in Teban Gardens, reworked for a family of three. Full-home scope from living to bedrooms and bathrooms, rebuilt by our in-house team.

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Executive Apartment/Maisonette

Tampines Ave 5

A Modern maisonette in Tampines for a family of three. Double-storey HDB living reworked across every level and room by our in-house team.

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432A Northshore Drive

A Modern Contemporary 4-room BTO at Punggol Northshore, completed in 10 weeks at $55,000. A foyer-to-dining flow crafted for two by our in-house team.
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383B YISHUN AVE 6

A full-home Modern Contemporary renovation for a couple in Yishun. Living, dining, both bedrooms and bathrooms reworked as one cohesive space by our in-house team.
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57 Teban Gardens Road

A Modern Contemporary refresh for a couple's flat in Teban Gardens. Living, dining and bathrooms reworked around how two people actually share a space, delivered by our in-house team.
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155 PASIR RIS ST 13

A Modern refresh for a couple in Pasir Ris. Living and dining opened up as the social heart of the flat, with both bathrooms fully redone in-house.
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171 Hougang Ave 1

A Modern Scandi flat in Hougang, planned around a dedicated pantry and walk-in wardrobe. Storage-led carpentry crafted for two by our in-house team.
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5 Haig Road

A Contemporary home for a couple off Haig Road in the East. Full-home scope with a custom wardrobe centrepiece, crafted from brief to handover by our in-house team.
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HDB Home Tours · In Motion

Standard layouts don’t have to mean standard living. While HDB footprints are becoming increasingly compact, our approach focuses on deconstructing original floor plans to unlock hidden spatial potential. We navigate the technical parameters of HDB flat types—from BTOs to mature resale units—to engineer highly personalized spaces that adapt to your specific daily requirements.

These hometours provide a direct look at the final handover, where our integrated in-house craftsmanship and specialized tiling and carpentry veterans transform a technical 720VR vision into a physical reality you can stand in. Experience the seamless blend of aesthetics and functional storage solutions that define The I-Plan Studio™ standard.

our process - how we work

Six milestones. Concept to Handover.

From first discussion to final handover, every project runs on the same structured path — so you always know what's next, and what your approval covers.

01 / Connect & Discover

Identifying your lifestyle, routines and brief, before any design begins.

02 / Plan & Costings

Spatial planning with a fully itemised quotation. No vague estimates.

03 / Refine & Commit

Fine-tune every detail, and scope locked in, formally approved by you.

04 / Visualization & Selection

Walk through your flat virtually. Verify every detail before works start.

05 / The Reno Works

Our in-house team builds. You get progress updates at every stage.

06 / Inspect & Handover

Final walkthrough, backed by 12 months of in-house workmanship warranty.

TRANSPARENT BY DESIGN

HDB Renovation Cost & Timeline in Singapore (2026)

Budget and timeline are the two questions every homeowner asks first. Here is how we approach both, with real market figures rather than teaser rates.

What an HDB renovation costs in Singapore

Based on 2026 market benchmarks, BTO renovations in Singapore typically range from $36,000 to $76,000, while resale flats range from $51,000 to $90,000 and above. Resale generally costs more because technical restoration comes first, hacking, rewiring and waterproofing, before any aesthetic work begins. We do not work with package pricing or one-size-fits-all rates. Every project begins with a fully itemised cost breakdown built around your flat and scope, so you know exactly where every dollar goes before committing. The number you agree to is the number you pay.

How long an HDB renovation takes

Most HDB renovations complete within 10 to 14 weeks from start of works, depending on scope and flat condition. Full resale rebuilds with extensive hacking and wet works sit at the upper end of that range, while lighter BTO scopes finish sooner. HDB permit applications are factored into the schedule from day one, not discovered halfway through. Your timeline is agreed in writing before works begin and tracked against our 6-milestone system, from first consultation to final handover. You always know which stage your home is at, what has been completed, and what comes next.

Planning ahead? Most homeowners begin the design conversation 6 to 12 months before their intended start date.

"Home renovation is a very stressful process... we finally trust our gut feeling and went with i-Plan Studio. This was the best decision ever made. Thanks to Terry Loo, he is able to create our dream home without compromising quality and style. His attention to details and project management is 2nd to none.."
fu chao goh
- Google Review
"We had a pleasant experience with our interior designer Bryant Loo. He is very responsive in replying to messages and always addresses our questions and concerns promptly. This made coordination easy and gave us peace of mind throughout the renovation process and our house turned out great 👍🏻"
ZackG
- Google Review
"Something about Pingle stood out... I could sense her sincerity and dedication from the very beginning. As someone with a busy work schedule, I couldn’t visit the site often... she was always on the ground, monitoring progress. That level of aftercare is rare and speaks volumes about her professionalism."
Jesisca Young
- Google Review
"Had a great experience working with Kelvin Tan... we really appreciated his practical and honest advices. He brought our ideas to life while guiding us professionally... we are glad our rectification works were done quickly and his team stayed responsive even after handover. Very responsible team!"
Raynor
- Google Review
"Working with Terry has been an absolute joy... He brought so many thoughtful, creative design ideas to the table. Terry was incredibly responsive... His communication made the process feel stress-free.. handled every detail with professionalism and calm, keeping the project organised, on track, and moving smoothly."
Muhammad Khairon Yunus
- Google Review
"Kelvin Tan... understood our ideas but elevated them with his creativity. As first-time homeowners, we were naturally anxious... Kelvin took full charge from start to finish. He kept us consistently updated and was hands-on at the site. His dedication truly set him apart... and his commitment to excellence gave us complete peace of mind."
Jasline Sim
- Google Review

Try our decision-making tool. Navigate this 4-Room HDB layout to see how we verify every detail before construction begins.

6 milestones · Every step, yours to approve.

The Render-to-Reality Experience

More than a render.
A decision-making tool.

Every HDB project begins with a full 720VR walkthrough of your flat before works begin. Walk through your layout, swap materials, verify lighting, and approve every detail with complete visual certainty. With 95% render-to-reality accuracy, what you approve is what you stand in at handover.

Full immersive walkthrough

Every area of your renovation scope rendered and walkable in full 360°. Living room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom etc. experience the whole space as if you are already standing in it.

Real-Time Material Swaps

Can't decide between two laminate finishes, tile options or surface materials? Switch between them in the same view and see how each choice interacts with everything around it.

Spatial Feel & Styling References

Walk through different design directions to see which one resonates. We style every render with intentional pieces to articulate the design intent. It also serves as a visual reference for your own furnishing, ensuring every piece harmonises with the home’s intended character.

Dynamic Lighting States

Experience your home in different moods. See how your space looks and feels under different lighting conditions so you can verify your lighting plan creates the right atmosphere for your daily rituals.

Finish & Feature Detail Preview

Full-height cabinetry or half-height? Mirror backing or solid panel? Glass or partition? Evaluate and see how every design decision lands spatially and visually before it is built.

Jocelyn Tan
Jocelyn Tan- Google Review
“..One of the standout features of working with i-Plan Studio was the 720° virtual drawings they provided. These immersive drawings were incredibly helpful in allowing us to visualize our new home before the renovation even began. It made a huge difference in the decision-making process and helped us get a clearer sense of how everything would come together..”
Rae Teo
Rae Teo- Google Review
“..Would also like to applaud him for his responsiveness and communication with regular updates throughout the project which made the entire design process seamless. What set them apart was also the 720 3D drawing which was a very accurate presentation of the end result and also facilitated the selection of tiles, laminates, etc..”
Kom
Kom- Google Review
"..Communication was clear throughout the project, and the timeline was met exactly as proposed. A huge plus was the 720-degree visualization; it really helped us see the final look, and the actual outcome was remarkably close to the render. Thank you, Annie, for making this journey so seamless!.."
Wai Kit Lui
Wai Kit Lui- Google Review
"..listening to our needs and wants and incorporate it into the design. Giving us suggestions that we have not though of. The rendering vs the actual renovation was almost 99% similar meaning we had no last min surprisesThank you for making what is usually a stressful process so incredibly smooth. Friends and family who visited our home all praise the good workmanship and design.."
KaiLin Bai
KaiLin Bai- Google Review
"..One of the reason we choose i-Plan Studio was definitely the 720° that was provided which allowed us to visualize our new home before renovation even started..All in all, we are happy with how our home turned out eventually (just like the 720!).."
tokkicheonsa
tokkicheonsa- Google Review
"..The team was prompt with touch-ups, and the entire experience was pleasant from start to finish. In today’s market, their quote was also considered reasonable, which gave us peace of mind.The 720 mock-up was a great tool that allowed us to visualise the space clearly before the renovation even began. It gave us confidence in the design and helped us make better decisions early on."
Common questions about HDB renovation.

Everything you want to know before you reach out.

Transparency is the foundation of our process. From technical accreditations to our in-house production standards, we believe in giving you the full picture so you can move forward with absolute confidence. These quick insights might help before we get back to you personally.

Q: How much does an HDB renovation cost in Singapore 2026?

Renovation costs vary based on project type, flat size, condition and scope of works. Based on 2026 market benchmarks across leading platforms, a realistic planning guide is:

  • New HDB BTO flats typically range from $36,000 to $76,000
  • Resale HDB flats typically range from $51,000 to $90,000 and above

Resale properties generally cost more due to essential infrastructure works like hacking, rewiring, and waterproofing etc. At The I-Plan Studio™, every project starts with a full itemised cost breakdown so you know exactly where every dollar goes before committing to anything. For a realistic estimate based on your specific space and scope, book a consultation and we will walk you through it properly.

For verified market cost references, you may refer to:
Qanvast 2026 Renovation Cost Guide 
EZiD 2026 Cost Guide
Design Authority 2026 Budget Guide

Q: How do you ensure there are no hidden costs or budget overruns?

Budget surprises in renovation almost always come from one of three places — vague upfront quotations, undocumented scope changes, or coordination gaps between parties that quietly add cost.

At The I-Plan Studio™, we address all three.

Consultative Budgeting & Transparent Quotation. Before any work begins, you receive a fully itemized quotation. This is the result of the renovation and cost guidance provided in our initial sessions, where we help you understand the full scope, what each element involves, and how to prioritize works within your allocated budget. This allows you to plan your finances effectively and make informed decisions with the full picture—so nothing in the numbers comes as a surprise.

Visual & Technical Certainty. Every project includes a 720VR (virtual reality) walkthrough and technical drawing plans before works begin. Walk through your space, approve every finish and verify every detail visually before renovation starts. This eliminates guesswork, prevents miscommunication and costly mid-renovation changes.

Direct In-House Control. Our tilers, carpenters and general works technicians are all in-house we operate with optimised cost efficiencies and direct oversight compared to firms managing multiple external contractors. This structure removes the communication gaps and delays common in third-party outsourcing, providing you with an accountable team that maintains total control over your project’s timeline and costing. 

For specialist works beyond our core trades, we partner exclusively with a vetted network that meets our quality standards —ensuring everyone on-site is aligned with our system.

Strict Change Protocols. Any adjustment to scope or cost — however small — requires a formal written approval. Explained to you, priced transparently, approved by you, then acted on. Nothing changes without your explicit sign-off.

Did you know: According to the 2026 Qanvast Renovation Budgeting Report, the majority of homeowners in Singapore exceed their planned renovation budgets, primarily due to hidden or unexpected costs. Our process is designed specifically to ensure you are among the few who stay on track from day one.

Q: What's the difference between renovating a BTO vs a resale HDB?

Resale flats typically cost more due to essential infrastructure works — hacking old finishes, rewiring outdated electrical, waterproofing bathrooms — that new BTOs don't require. We assess every flat individually and advise clearly on what's necessary before you commit.

Q: When should I start planning my renovation?

Earlier than most people expect. Ideally, you should begin the conversation 4 to 6 months before your key collection or intended start date. This allows ample time for our lifestyle-led design process, 720VR refinements, and the necessary permit submissions without rushing the technical details that define a quality build. The earlier you start, the more considered every decision can be and the less likely you are to make costly changes mid-renovation.

Q: How long does a typical HDB renovation take?

Most HDB renovations complete within 7–12 weeks from start of works. Every project runs on a structured 6-milestone system with a timeline agreed in writing before works begin.

Q: Do you handle HDB permit submissions?

Yes. As an HDB-licensed contractor, we manage permit submissions on your behalf — including structural, electrical, and plumbing works that require formal HDB approval. You don't have to chase the paperwork.

Q: Is The I-Plan Studio™ a licensed and accredited renovation firm?

Yes. We are HDB licensed, CaseTrust accredited and bizSAFE certified. These are not optional badges, they are mandatory standards that formally protect your deposit, your contract and site safety from day one.

Did you know: In 2024, 97% of renovation complaints in Singapore were filed against non-CaseTrust firms. By choosing an accredited studio, you are choosing a process built on accountability and financial protection.

Q: What is CaseTrust accreditation and why does it matter?

CaseTrust is a consumer protection accreditation administered by the Consumers Association of Singapore. It means your deposit is protected, your contract meets fair practice guidelines, and you have formal recourse if disputes arise. In 2024, 97% of renovation complaints in Singapore were filed against non-CaseTrust firms. The I-Plan Studio is CaseTrust accredited, HDB licensed and bizSAFE certified.

Q: What is the difference between an interior designer and a renovation contractor — which are you?

Traditionally, an interior designer handles the vision and planning while a renovation contractor handles the physical build. Most firms outsource the build to external contractors. This split often leads to handoff gaps and miscommunication where the final build doesn't fully match the original design intent.

The I-Plan Studio™ operates differently.  Design and execution stay under one roof. Our designers work side-by-side with our in-house tilers, carpenters, and general works technicians to translate every detail from the digital walkthrough into the physical build.

With no handoff gaps and no blame-shifting between parties, we maintain total quality control and direct accountability.

Q: What warranty do you provide after handover?

Every project is backed by a in-house 12-month workmanship warranty. Because we manage our own production, our after-sales support is direct and responsive, ensuring any necessary refinements are handled promptly by the team that crafted your home.

Ready to start your HDB renovation?

Found a project that feels close to what you have in mind ?

Most renovation journeys begin with a collection of references. A folder of saved images, a few ideas, and a feeling that was hard to put into words. If you’ve seen a detail here that caught your eye, let’s help you get those sorted. Drop us your brief and floor plan. We’ll walk through spatial planning strategies together and visualise them in 720VR tour(s), so you can see how it actually feels inside your drafted space.

HDB-Licensed
CaseTrust Accredited
In-House Build Team
bizSAFE Certified
12-Month In-House Warranty
Milestone Approval Process