HANDYMEN BY TOWN
Handymen serving Kallang.
3 handyman companies on HomezyPro say on their own sites that they work in Kallang, in the Central region. Every one of them lists door locks, drilling and mounting and electrical jobs. 2 mention emergency or after-hours work; 2 of the 3 publish prices, and every one has a cited Google rating. Fewer than 3 of these companies publish a comparable rate for the same job, so no price range is shown for Kallang.
Companies that serve Kallang
Each names Kallang on its own website. A to Z. Google rating (reviews).
- FixMove4.6 (83) · prices
- Handyman Service Singapore4.8 (77)
- SG QuickFix4.0 (4) · prices
What Kallang's housing means for handyman jobs
Hiring a handyman in Kallang? It helps to know what kind of home the job is in. In the Kallang planning area, about 79% of the 40,832 resident households live in HDB flats, about 19% in condos and apartments, and about 1% in landed homes, according to Census 2020 dwelling data. Among HDB households, 3-room flats are the largest group at about 10,940, followed by 4-room flats at about 9,674.
How older blocks affect drilling and repairs
HDB's Kallang/Whampoa town does not follow the same borders as the planning area, but its figures show how old much of the local housing is. According to HDB's property information dataset, about 65% of the 43,231 flats in HDB's Kallang/Whampoa town are in blocks completed in 1986 or earlier. The median block completion year is 1980.
Older walls and ceilings can hide surprises. Ask the handyman how they check for hidden wiring and pipes before drilling, and point out any cracked or flaking concrete before they mount anything. Repairing spalling concrete is one of the essential improvements under the Home Improvement Programme (HIP). HIP covers flats built up to 1986 and, since 2018, flats built from 1987 to 1997. A precinct is upgraded only if at least 75% of eligible Singapore citizen households vote yes, so do not put off a repair waiting for HIP unless HDB has confirmed it for your block.
When the job needs a licensed worker
- Electrical: work on wiring, power points, switches, lighting points, consumer control units or circuit breakers needs an EMA Licensed Electrical Worker. Licences are held by individuals, so ask who will actually do the work.
- New 15A points: HDB flats without higher electrical loading need an HDB permit for new 15A power points for aircon or high-load appliances.
- Plumbing: water service and sanitary plumbing works in HDB flats do not need an HDB permit, but a PUB licensed plumber must do them.
- Gas: home gas installation works can only be done by City Energy or a Licensed Gas Service Worker.
- Aircon: installation in HDB flats must be done by a BCA trained installer.
A general handyman can usually handle furniture assembly, curtain rails, shelves and small fixes. If the quote mentions rewiring or moving a pipe, check who holds the licence.
Condo and landed homes
About 7,709 households in the planning area live in condos and apartments, and about 509 in landed homes, according to the same Census 2020 figures. Condo owners must follow their MCST by-laws. BCA's guidance for condo owners says changes to common property need the MCST's prior written approval. Structural elements cannot be altered without a Professional Engineer's assessment and approval from the Commissioner of Building Control. Mounting a TV inside your unit is rarely a problem, but check with your MCST before any work that touches the facade, the corridor or a structural wall.
Kallang at a glance
That is 3 of 99 handyman companies on HomezyPro. Handyman Service Singapore lists 18 towns in all, the shortest list here, while FixMove lists 41 towns. Besides Kallang, the towns they serve most often are Bedok (3), Bukit Batok (3) and Bukit Merah (3).
Next door, the handymen in Geylang page lists 7 companies, 3 of them also listed here, and the handymen in Toa Payoh page lists 10 companies, 3 of them also listed here. Guide: guide to what a handyman can do.
Wider coverage and before you call
6 more cover only the Central region (Central region page) and 66 all of Singapore (full list; top-rated handyman companies).
Send the checklist items with your Kallang block or street. 2 of 3 have prices online; ask the rest for the call-out charge.
Nearby towns
7 towns share a boundary with Kallang on the URA Master Plan 2019 map. All 7 have their own handyman page.
Of the 3 companies serving Kallang, 3 also serve Geylang, 3 also serve Toa Payoh, 2 also serve Marine Parade, 2 also serve Novena, 1 also serves Downtown Core, 1 also serves Newton and 1 also serves Rochor.
More handyman town pages nearby
Bishan is the nearest-page neighbour with the most handyman companies listed (9, against 3 here); 2 of these 3 have more than Kallang.
Questions about handymen in Kallang
What do handyman companies serving Kallang charge?
Only 2 companies serving Kallang publish prices, short of the 3 comparable rates HomezyPro needs to show a range. 2 companies publish some prices; ask the others for a quote. Ask whether a call-out or inspection charge applies.