Office renovation is one of the largest one-off costs a Singapore business takes on. Whether you are fitting out a bare unit after signing a new lease or refreshing the office you already have, the quote is normally worked out per square foot, and the range is wide: from a few dollars per square foot for a light refresh to well over S$150 psf for a premium fit-out.
This guide brings together the 2026 figures that consultancies and contractors publish for Singapore, explains what moves a quote up or down, and shows you how to compare quotations fairly. Every number is indicative. Your real price can only come from an itemised quote based on your floor plan and a site visit. To see fit-out firms, browse the Commercial Fit-Out directory or the Renovation & Interior Design directory.
Office renovation cost in Singapore: the short answer
For a full fit-out, most published 2026 figures fall between about S$70 and S$150 per square foot, with premium projects going past S$200 psf. Cushman & Wakefield puts the Singapore average for a collaborative hybrid fit-out at about S$180 psf (around US$140). Light refreshes that keep the existing layout can start much lower, at around S$20–40 psf. Treat these as budgeting ranges, not quotes.
Published office renovation and fit-out costs (2026)
The table lists each figure as its source publishes it. We checked every source on 9 October 2026. Consultancy figures are market averages; contractor figures are their own price bands, so expect some disagreement between them.
| Source | What the figure covers | Published figure (indicative) |
|---|---|---|
| Cushman & Wakefield, Singapore Office Fit Out Costs 2026 | Collaborative hybrid office fit-out, Singapore average | About SGD 180 psf (approx. USD 140 psf) |
| Cushman & Wakefield (same page) | Basic hybrid vs advanced hybrid workplace | About USD 102 psf (basic) to USD 212 psf (advanced) |
| Cushman & Wakefield; Singapore Business Review report of the same guide | Retrofit of an existing office | USD 63 psf on C&W’s Singapore page; SBR reports S$74.38 (US$58) psf |
| Corporate Locations (office advisory) | Economy / mid-range / premium fit-out | S$70–90+ / S$85–110+ / S$125–200+ psf |
| RH Design & Build (contractor) | Standard (Category 2) office fit-out | SGD 80–150 psf; premium (Category 3) can exceed SGD 200 psf |
| Direct Renovation Contractor (contractor) | Economy / mid-range fit-out | S$40–70 / S$70–110 psf |
| Goodrich Global (interior supplier) | Cat A / Cat B fit-out / refresh | S$30–60 / S$60–150 / S$20–50 psf |
| FixMove (service platform) | Light refresh vs fuller fit-out | From about S$40 psf / about S$120 psf or more |
What that means for a 1,000 sq ft office
RH Design & Build says a 1,000 sq ft office will generally range from SGD 80,000 to 150,000, depending on finishes, partitions and M&E. Direct Renovation Contractor gives two different figures on the same page: S$45,000–85,000 for offices under 1,000 sq ft, and S$80,000–150,000 for a 1,000 sq ft renovation in its FAQ. The gap shows how much depends on scope, so use both as a sense-check rather than a target.
What goes into an office renovation quote
A useful quote breaks the job down by trade. As a reference point, Direct Renovation Contractor publishes these indicative rates:
| Item | Published indicative rate |
|---|---|
| Drywall partition (9mm) | S$4.50–6.50 psf; rockwool insulation adds about S$2.00 psf |
| Ceiling (mineral fibre or acoustic tiles) | S$4.00–5.50 psf |
| Vinyl flooring / carpet tiles | S$3.50–5.50 psf / S$4.00–7.50 psf |
| Power socket or data point | S$80–150 per point |
| Relocating an air-con fan coil unit | About S$350 per unit |
| Moving or adding a sprinkler head | About S$350–500 each |
| Reception counter (2.4m, laminate) | S$2,500–4,500 |
| Building renovation deposit (refundable) | S$2,000–5,000 |
| QP fire safety submission (2,000 sq ft office) | S$2,500–4,500 |
| Public liability insurance | S$300–800 |
What drives office renovation cost
Bare unit or fitted unit
A bare unit needs ceilings, flooring, lighting and M&E before any furniture goes in. A fitted unit lets you reuse partitions, ceilings or lights, which can take a large chunk off the price. Ask your landlord exactly what is handed over before you request quotes.
M&E and fire safety
Electrical, data, air-conditioning and sprinkler works are often the biggest variable. Every new room can mean extra power points, aircon changes and sprinkler or smoke-detector adjustments, and changes that affect fire safety usually need a Qualified Person and approval before work starts.
Partitions and meeting rooms
Open-plan desks are cheap per square foot. Full-height glass rooms, acoustic walls and many small offices push the rate up quickly.
Carpentry and finishes
Reception counters, pantry cabinets, feature walls and storage are where premium budgets go. Carpet tiles and laminate keep costs down; timber, stone and custom joinery do not.
Building rules and working hours
CBD buildings often restrict noisy work to nights or weekends, require lift protection and booking, and hold a renovation deposit. All of this adds labour and admin cost that does not show up in a headline psf rate.
Design fees and project management
Design-and-build firms include design, drawings and project management. If you appoint a designer and contractor separately, budget for both.
What is usually included, and what is not
Most fit-out quotes cover partitions, ceilings, flooring, painting, carpentry, electrical and data points, and basic aircon and fire services changes. Check whether the following are in or out:
- furniture, chairs and workstations (often quoted separately);
- IT, AV, security and access-control systems;
- authority submissions and professional fees;
- building deposits, insurance and after-hours surcharges;
- signage and branding;
- final cleaning before move-in;
- reinstatement at the end of the lease, which is a separate cost.
Reinstatement is easy to forget at the start of a lease, but most commercial leases require it when you leave. See our guide to office reinstatement cost in Singapore so you can plan for it now.
How long does an office renovation take?
RH Design & Build states on its website that most office renovations take 6–10 weeks from design approval to handover, with offices under 1,000 sq ft taking as little as 4–6 weeks. Building approvals, after-hours restrictions and long-lead items such as glass partitions can stretch this, so plan backwards from your move-in date.
How to get accurate office renovation quotes
- Fix the brief first. Headcount, number of meeting rooms, pantry, storage and any special rooms such as a server room.
- Share the same documents with everyone. Floor plan, landlord handover condition and building fit-out rules.
- Ask for itemised quotes by trade, with quantities, not a single lump sum.
- Ask what is excluded: furniture, IT, submissions, deposits and after-hours work.
- Agree the timeline in writing, including who handles building and authority submissions.
- Get two or three quotes and compare like for like.
Some fit-out firms in our directory
These firms are listed in SG Directory. They are not ranked, and none paid to appear here. Descriptions summarise each company’s own website.
- RH Design & Build (SG Directory listing · website): commercial interior design and fit-out firm, operating since 2005, working on offices, retail shops, F&B outlets and showrooms.
- Offix (SG Directory listing · website): office interior design and fit-out, including space planning, design-and-build, renovation and reinstatement.
- IDBox (SG Directory listing · website): design-and-build firm set up in 2002 for corporate, retail and F&B interiors, with in-house carpentry and M&E teams.
Renovating a restaurant or café? Kitchen exhaust, grease traps and licensing change the numbers, so see our guide to F&B renovation contractors in Singapore. For broader options, see the best renovation companies in Singapore.
Red flags in an office renovation quote
- A psf rate far below every other quote, with no itemised breakdown.
- No mention of M&E, fire safety or authority submissions when your layout changes.
- Large deposits upfront with no payment schedule tied to progress.
- Vague wording such as “lighting works” or “carpentry” without quantities.
- No written timeline, defects period or variation process.
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Office renovation cost: FAQ
How much does office renovation cost per square foot in Singapore?
Published 2026 figures for a full fit-out mostly sit between S$70 and S$150 psf, with premium work above S$200 psf. Cushman & Wakefield’s Singapore average for a collaborative hybrid fit-out is about S$180 psf. Light refreshes can start around S$20–40 psf.
How much does it cost to renovate a 1,000 sq ft office?
RH Design & Build gives SGD 80,000–150,000 for a typical 1,000 sq ft fit-out. Smaller-scope projects can come in lower. Get an itemised quote for your layout.
What is the difference between Cat A and Cat B fit-out?
Cat A is the base building work, such as ceilings, raised floors, basic M&E and fire protection. Cat B is the tenant’s own fit-out: partitions, finishes, furniture and AV. Many Grade A offices are handed over with Cat A done, so your quote covers Cat B.
Do I need approval to renovate my office?
Usually you need building management approval, and changes affecting fire safety, such as sprinklers, may need a Qualified Person and authority approval. Ask your contractor to confirm what applies before work is scheduled.
Should I budget for reinstatement now?
Yes. Most commercial leases require you to return the unit to its original condition. See our office reinstatement cost guide for published figures.
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