Handyman rates in Singapore

FROM THE HOMEZYPRO DIRECTORY

What do handyman jobs cost? Published rates by job

Each company counts once per job, with its lowest published rate for that job, linked to its source; no figure is a quote. Lowest, middle and highest use the most common unit, and only when at least 3 companies publish it; when an even number of companies publish a rate and the two middle rates differ, no middle is shown.

Published handyman rates by job, in SGD as each company advertises them.

Job	Companies	Lowest	Middle	Highest	Unit
PaintingFor anything from one wall to a whole flat, so check what each price covers	8	S$50	S$150	S$250	per job (6 companies)
Door and lock workFor one door or lock	5	S$50	S$60	S$120	per job (4 companies)
Drilling and mountingTo mount one item	4	S$40	S$60	S$120	per job (3 companies)
Curtain and blind installationFor one curtain rod or blind	3	S$50	S$50	S$80	per job
Furniture assemblyFor one piece of furniture	4	Fewer than 3 companies use the same unit, so no range is shown

Painting: 8 published rates and sources

Lowest matching advertised rate per company, in SGD as published. "From" marks a starting price and ranges are shown in full. Check the source for minimums, GST and inclusions.

Company	Service as listed	Rate	Source
Herofix.sg	Major Paint Peeling + Putty	S$50 to S$300 per job	herofix.sg
Handy Expert SG	HDB & condo painting - First Hour	S$60 to S$80 per hour	handyexpertsg.com
My Handyman SG	Professional Painting & Wall Touch-Ups	From S$120 per job	myhandymansg.com
Arshinogor Pte Ltd	Nippon Paint - Standard Emulsion	S$150 per job	arshinogor.com
Repairhome.sg	Painting (room, HDB, condo, move-in or handover)	From S$150 per job	repairhome.sg
Home Fix SG	Painting Services	S$200 per job	homefixsg.com
Handyman AZ	One-room painting	From S$250 per job	handymanaz.sg
Tuba Engineering & Renovation Pte Ltd	Painting package, 2-room	S$500 to S$900 per package	tuba-eng.net

Door and lock work: 5 published rates and sources

Lowest matching rate per company, in SGD as published.

Company	Service as listed	Rate	Source
Handyman Service Hero	Lock repair	S$50 to S$120 per job	handymanservicehero.com
Repairhome.sg	Door handle repair (excluding lock)	S$60 per job	repairhome.sg
SG QuickFix	Door Repair	From S$60 per job	sgquickfix.com
Quick Repair SG	Digital lock / locksmith services, from	From S$80	quickrepair.sg
Wefix4U	Gate and door installation	From S$120 per job	wefix4u.sg

Drilling and mounting: 4 published rates and sources

Lowest matching rate per company, in SGD as published.

Company	Service as listed	Rate	Source
Wefix4U	Drilling	From S$10 per hole	wefix4u.sg
FixMove	TV, mirror, shelf, picture or cabinet mounting	From S$40 per job	fixmove.sg
Repairhome.sg	Installation (TV brackets, mirrors, shelves, lights, curtain hardware)	From S$60 per job	repairhome.sg
Handy King	TV wall mounting	From S$120 per job	handyking.sg

Curtain and blind installation: 3 published rates and sources

Lowest matching rate per company, in SGD as published.

Company	Service as listed	Rate	Source
SG QuickFix	Curtain & Blind Installation	From S$50 per job	sgquickfix.com
Wefix4U	Curtain rod installation	From S$50 per job	wefix4u.sg
Handy King	Curtain rod installation	From S$80 per job	handyking.sg

Furniture assembly: 4 published rates and sources

Lowest matching rate per company, in SGD as published.

Company	Service as listed	Rate	Source
Arctic Breeze Engineering	Furniture assembly, small items (chairs, side tables, simple shelving)	From S$40	handyman.sg
SG QuickFix	Furniture Assembly	From S$40 per job	sgquickfix.com
Wefix4U	Furniture assembly	From S$40 per piece	wefix4u.sg
Ezycontractors.co	Storage Furniture Assembly	From S$180 per job	ezycontractors.co

How do handyman companies price their work?

Handyman work is priced in several ways, and the basis matters more than the headline figure. Many companies price common jobs individually: one lock replaced, one TV mounted, one wardrobe assembled or one curtain track fitted. Some charge by the hour with a minimum, and a few publish a call-out or minimum visit charge that applies however small the job. Painting is often priced per room, per wall or as a package for a flat size.

A published rate is usually a starting price for a standard version of the job. It may assume a solid wall, a standard bracket or lockset, an item of normal size and easy access. Larger items, unusual walls, extra parts and awkward positions can raise the price, so read the conditions printed beside each rate.

What changes a handyman quote?

These are the factors that most often move a quote away from the advertised starting rate:

• The number of items. Several small jobs in one visit can cost less per job than separate bookings, because travel and the minimum charge are shared.
• The wall or ceiling. Concrete, hollow board, tiles and false ceilings need different fixings, and some walls cannot hold heavy items.
• The size and weight of the item. A large TV, a tall wardrobe or a heavy mirror takes more time and more secure fixings than a small shelf.
• Parts and materials. Locks, brackets, tracks, paint and fixings may be included, supplied by you or charged separately.
• Preparation and finishing. Painting prices depend heavily on wall repair and preparation; mounting may include hiding cables or not.
• Access and building rules. HDB and condo renovation hours, lift booking and parking can limit when noisy work such as drilling can be done.

Which jobs need someone other than a handyman?

A handyman can take on many small repairs and installations, but some work needs a licensed or specialist professional. Electrical installation work needs an electrical worker licensed by EMA, some plumbing work needs a PUB-licensed plumber, and window work in HDB flats and many condos needs an approved window contractor. If a quote includes this kind of work, ask who will carry it out. The handyman guide explains where the line usually falls.

Bundle small jobs to compare like with like

The simplest way to get a useful quote is a numbered list. For each job, give the item, its size or model, the wall it goes on, a photo and whether you are supplying the part. Ask for a price per line plus any visit charge, so you can see what each job costs and what is shared.

• Ask whether the price includes fixings, brackets and wall plugs.
• Check whether drilling into tiles, concrete or a false ceiling costs extra.
• Confirm whether removing an old item and taking away packaging is included.
• For painting, ask which paint, how many coats and what preparation is included.
• Ask whether the company guarantees the work and for how long.
• Note whether GST is included where it applies, since many published rates do not say.

For specific jobs, the TV mounting guide, furniture assembly guide, door lock guide, curtain installation guide and painting guide cover what to share and what to ask.

Hourly rates or fixed prices?

An hourly rate suits a list of small, uncertain jobs where the time is hard to predict. A fixed price suits a defined job, such as assembling a named wardrobe or mounting a TV on a concrete wall. If a company quotes by the hour, ask for an estimate of the hours and whether travel time counts. If it quotes a fixed price, ask what would make it change. The blog post on hourly and fixed prices sets out the trade-offs.

How HomezyPro collects these figures

Every figure on this page is one company's own published rate, taken from its website with the link and the conditions it printed. HomezyPro does not survey what homeowners paid and does not calculate a market price. Each company counts once per job, with its lowest matching published rate, and a range is only shown when at least three companies publish a comparable rate in the same unit. The figures are refreshed with each monthly data release, so a company's current price may differ from the one shown. Promotional and indicative "typical cost" figures are left out.

To compare companies by more than price, open the handyman directory, which shows each company's services, published prices, Google Maps rating and the towns it names.

Handyman rate questions

How much does a handyman charge in Singapore?

It depends on the job and how the company prices it. The table above shows the published rates handyman companies on HomezyPro list for common jobs such as locks, painting and mounting. Some companies also set a minimum charge per visit, so a single small job can cost more than its listed rate.

Is it cheaper to book several jobs at once?

Often, yes. Travel and any minimum charge are shared across the visit. Send the full list with photos so the company can quote each line and plan the right tools and parts.

Can a handyman do electrical or plumbing work?

Only within the limits of the law. Electrical installation work needs an EMA-licensed electrical worker and some plumbing work needs a PUB-licensed plumber. Ask who will carry out that part of the job.

Are these prices averages for Singapore?

No. Each figure is one company's own advertised rate with its conditions, not a market average or a quote. HomezyPro shows the published range so you can see where a quote sits, and links every figure to its source.