How much does it cost to remove built-in carpentry in Singapore?

Removing built-in carpentry for reinstatement typically costs S$400–2,500 in total, depending on how much there is. A single built-in wardrobe runs roughly S$150–400 to remove and make good, a kitchen cabinet run S$300–800, and a feature wall S$200–700 — plus repainting and patching where it was fixed.

Why is carpentry removal the biggest reinstatement cost?

Because it's labour-intensive and leaves damage to make good. Built-ins are screwed and glued to walls and floors, so removing them tears paint and leaves holes and marks that must be patched and repainted — meaning each item is really 'remove plus make-good', not just removal.

Do I have to remove built-in carpentry at the end of my lease?

If you installed it during the tenancy and the reinstatement clause requires restoring to move-in condition, then yes — it usually has to come out and the wall made good. If the carpentry was already there at handover, it stays. Your move-in inventory settles which is which.

Cost Guide

Carpentry Services in Singapore: Repair, Install or Remove?

By REINSTATE.by MCSG · Updated 16 July 2026 · 7 min read

Removing built-in carpentry for reinstatement typically costs S$400–2,500 in total, depending on how much there is. A built-in wardrobe runs about S$150–400 to remove and make good, a kitchen cabinet run S$300–800, and a feature wall S$200–700 — because each item is really "remove plus patch and repaint", not just removal.

Built-in carpentry is usually the single biggest line in a condo reinstatement — and the one tenants underestimate most. Here's what it actually costs to take out wardrobes, cabinets and feature walls, and why the make-good matters as much as the removal.

Cost by item (2026)

Item	Remove + make good
Built-in wardrobe	S$150–400
Kitchen cabinet run	S$300–800
Feature / accent wall	S$200–700
Built-in study / TV console	S$150–500
Raised platform / day-bed	S$300–900
Shelving & wall units	S$80–300
Typical condo total	S$400–2,500

Indicative 2026 ranges including patching and repainting where the item was fixed. Heavy, glued or oversized built-ins sit at the upper end. Confirm against a written quote.

Which carpentry service do you need?

Goal	Typical scope
Repair	Adjust doors or drawers, replace suitable hardware, make good local damage and confirm the underlying board is sound
Modify	Alter an existing unit around appliances, services or a changed use, then refinish affected edges
Install	Measure, fabricate or fit, anchor safely, coordinate services and protect surrounding finishes
Remove for reinstatement	Dismantle, dispose, patch fixing points and restore walls, floors or ceilings to the required handover condition

Repair is usually sensible when the carcass is dry, stable and serviceable. Swollen board, concealed mould, widespread delamination or a layout that conflicts with the lease return condition can make replacement or removal more appropriate. Send wide photos, close-ups, dimensions and the required outcome before requesting a quote.

Why removal is only half the job

Built-ins are screwed and glued to walls and floors — so taking them out tears paint and leaves holes, marks and uneven surfaces that must be patched and repainted. That make-good is why each item costs more than a simple "rip it out", and why it's bundled into the reinstatement price.

What drives the price up

Fixing method. Heavily glued or anchored units cause more wall damage to remove.
Size & quantity. Full-height wardrobes and long cabinet runs take longer.
Wall finish. Feature walls with tiles, panels or wallpaper need extra make-good.
Disposal. Bulky carpentry debris adds removal and disposal cost.

Do you have to remove it?

If you installed the carpentry during the tenancy and the reinstatement clause requires move-in condition, it usually comes out and the wall is made good. If it was already there at handover, it stays — and your move-in inventory is what proves which is which. (Sometimes an incoming tenant wants to keep it — worth checking before you pay to remove it.)

Got built-ins to strip out before handover?

Send us the unit and what was installed — we'll quote removal and make-good against the original condition, take out the carpentry, and patch and repaint so the walls look like move-in day.

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Cost ranges reflect 2026 Singapore residential reinstatement figures including make-good, and vary with the size, fixing and finish of each item. Always confirm against a written quote.

References & further reading

Authoritative Singapore sources for further reading. This guide is general information, not legal advice — confirm current rules with the relevant authority.