Kitchen & Bathroom Reinstatement in Singapore: What's Covered
Kitchens and bathrooms take the hardest use and the closest inspection at handover. Grout, mould and a chipped basin are small things that add up to real deductions. Here's what reinstatement covers in the wet areas — and where the fair-wear line sits.
What gets reinstated
| Kitchen | Bathroom |
|---|---|
| Remove tenant-added cabinetry / shelving | Remove tenant-added fittings & accessories |
| Make good countertop & backsplash | Regrout & reseal tiles and silicone |
| Clean / degrease hood, hob & sink | Treat & clean mould; clean sanitary ware |
| Replace cracked tiles | Replace cracked tiles or chipped basin/WC |
| Return appliances in working order | Check taps, shower, drainage, water heater |
The wet-area issues that catch tenants out
- Grout & silicone. Discoloured grout and mouldy silicone are flagged at almost every handover — regrouting and resealing is cheap and expected.
- Mould. Singapore's humidity grows it fast; regular cleaning prevents the staining that becomes a deduction.
- Limescale & degreasing. Taps, glass screens, hoods and hobs need proper cleaning, not a wipe.
- Chips & cracks. A cracked basin or chipped tile is damage, not wear — and visible.
Fair wear vs damage in wet areas
A note on waterproofing
Cosmetic works — regrouting, resealing, replacing fittings — generally don't need a permit. But anything that affects waterproofing, or hacking floor/wall tiles in an HDB flat, can require approval and a registered contractor. Waterproofing is sensitive — never hack wet-area tiles casually.
Kitchen or bathroom flagged at handover?
Send us the unit — we'll assess what's fair wear vs damage in the wet areas, quote regrouting, resealing, mould treatment and any make-good against the move-in condition, and hand both rooms back inspection-ready.
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