Commercial renovation contractors in Singapore
Every contractor we match you with is BCA-registered, holds public liability insurance, and has a documented track record on Singapore commercial fit-outs. Tell us your space and brief, and we’ll line up up to three for you.
PDPA (2012): on submission you consent to be contacted by up to three matched contractors about your project only.
What “BCA-registered” actually means
In Singapore, every party undertaking general building works requires a Builder’s Licence from the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) under the Building Control Act. For commercial renovation projects, the licence type matters — specifically the Contractors Registration System (CRS) class and grade, which determine the maximum project value the contractor can take on.
Head-contractor capability for general construction including non-structural renovations. GB1 = unlimited project value; GB2 = capped at S$6m.
Required for specialised works — structural steel, mechanical & electrical, plumbing, glass & aluminium. Used in larger commercial fit-outs alongside a GB.
Determines what categories of public-sector work the contractor can tender for. CW01 (general building) and ME05 (interior decoration) are the typical commercial-renovation classes.
The maximum value of works the contractor can hold under one contract. For a S$500k office fit-out you need at least L1; for S$5m a CBD floor you need L4+.
We verify each contractor’s licence status against the BCA Directory of Registered Contractors before matching. Lapsed or downgraded contractors are removed from the network.
How we match you to contractors
We don’t auction your enquiry to the highest bidder. We use your brief (space type, size, area, budget, timeline) to find up to three BCA-registered contractors whose licence class, capacity and specialty fit your project. You hear from them within 24–48 hours.
Start your two-minute briefProject brief
Space type (office / retail / F&B / clinic / industrial), size in sqft, location, target start, and budget band. Two minutes.
We shortlist
BCA licence verified, financial grade adequate, space-type specialty matched, and capacity available for your start date.
Up to three contractors contact you
Capped at three. Each contractor sees your brief and arranges a site visit / call. You stay in control of which conversations to take forward.
You compare quotes & choose
Proposals, timelines, payment milestones, references. Pick the right fit or walk away. We don’t take a fee from you either way.
What to ask a commercial renovation contractor
A practical first-meeting checklist for owners and office managers, regardless of which contractor you’re speaking with.
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1. Show me your BCA licence and CRS workhead grade
Licence type (General Builder vs Specialist Builder), grade (GB1 vs GB2), and financial grade (L1–L6). Confirm the licence covers your project value.
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2. Who is your nominated Qualified Person?
For projects requiring structural or M&E plans, BCA requires a Professional Engineer (PE) to sign off. The contractor should name them up-front.
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3. Show me three recent commercial projects of similar scope
Photos, references, ideally a recent F&B / office / clinic completion. Residential-only portfolios are a red flag for commercial work.
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4. What’s the payment schedule and retention?
Industry standard is 10–20% deposit, progress milestones tied to verifiable site events, 5–10% retention released on defect-liability completion.
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5. What public liability insurance do you carry?
Min S$1m for small commercial; S$5m+ for CBD A-grade. Ask for the policy schedule, not just the certificate.
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6. How will scope changes be handled?
Written variation orders, agreed unit rates for adds/omits, no verbal “we’ll sort it later”. This is where commercial fit-outs over-run.
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7. What’s the defect-liability period?
12 months is standard. Some carry 24 months on M&E. Have it in writing.