Sealing a gap is not a pest-control spray
Homey closes entries we already price: chute surrounds at S$120 to S$220 with a hopper, and ledge netting at S$350 to S$580. Killing an infestation with pesticide is a licensed pest controller. We do not sell that visit.

Gap, nest, or infestation
A rusted hopper and a gap at the chute rebate let cockroaches walk in. Replacing the hopper is S$188 to S$280 for a standard HDB unit, and the surround seal is S$120 to S$220 when booked with it. Pigeons on the aircon ledge are the netting page, S$350 to S$580, after the nest is dealt with as that page describes.
Droppings across the kitchen, a nest inside a false ceiling, or mites after a bird nest was disturbed are a pest controller’s job. Painting over droppings does not end it. Homey Furnishing Pte. Ltd. (ACRA UEN 202018148K) carries permit-exempt housekeeping, proofing and handyman work. V On Construction Pte. Ltd. (ACRA UEN 201611708H) carries any scope that needs an HDB renovation permit. Homey Furnishing is not a MOM-licensed employment agency and does not publish an agency fee.
Checklist
- Photograph the gap or the ledge.
- Book sealing only if the photo matches the chute or netting page.
- If pests are established indoors, hire a licensed pest controller.
- Do not fog and then ask a painter to cover the result the same hour.
Use these published bands
S$120 to S$220 seal, S$188 to S$280 hopper, S$350 to S$580 ledge net. No spray price.
What Sealing a gap is not a pest-control spray includes
Sealing a gap is not a pest-control spray is a permit-exempt visit unless the photos show hacking, a new layout, a window replacement, or the household shelter. The hourly and call-out figures, if this page publishes them, are the ones to use. There is no separate fuel surcharge in the handyman rates this site states.
One task on one visit is a different booking from a list of five rooms. Send one photo per task and say which must be done first. A plumber, an electrician or a renovation permit is named when the task leaves handyman scope, rather than being folded into the hour.
Homey Furnishing Pte. Ltd. (ACRA UEN 202018148K), 27 Mandai Estate, #06-10 Innovation Place, Singapore 729931, carries permit-exempt work. V On Construction Pte. Ltd. (ACRA UEN 201611708H), listed on the HDB Directory of Renovation Contractors, carries any scope that needs an HDB renovation permit.
How the visit runs
- List the tasks and put the one that blocks the home first.
- Protect the floor and confirm the part, if you bought it, actually fits.
- Do that task. Do not start a second trade that needs another licence.
- Test it. A hinge that still sags is not finished.
- Photograph the result against the list you sent.
The number of tasks, whether parts are on site, and access decide the time. An HDB service yard, a condo loading bay and a landed roof are not the same approach. Sunday noisy work is refused when the Town Council or MCST forbids it.
HDB, condo and landed
The same task is allowed differently in each housing type. These are permissions and access, not a new price. HDB: in an HDB flat, Exempt repairs do not need a permit. Hacking does. In a condo, Use the condo column if it is not HDB. In a landed house, Use the landed column if it is not HDB. Condo: in an HDB flat, Book the lift and the hours before the van arrives. In a condo, MCST by-laws sit on top of the task list. In a landed house, A landed house has no MCST lift. Landed: in an HDB flat, Name the storey. A roof or a gate is not a flat task. In a condo, A condo is not landed. In a landed house, External work waits for safe weather and a safe ladder.
What to prepare
- One photo per task
- Say which task is urgent
- Have parts on site if you bought them
- Clear a path
- Say HDB, condo or landed
Plan Sealing a gap is not a pest-control spray
List the tasks and put the one that blocks the home first.
Protect the floor and confirm the part, if you bought it, actually fits.
Do that task. Do not start a second trade that needs another licence.
Test it. A hinge that still sags is not finished.

| Access | HDB | Condo | Landed |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDB | Exempt repairs do not need a permit. Hacking does. | Use the condo column if it is not HDB. | Use the landed column if it is not HDB. |
| Condo | Book the lift and the hours before the van arrives. | MCST by-laws sit on top of the task list. | A landed house has no MCST lift. |
| Landed | Name the storey. A roof or a gate is not a flat task. | A condo is not landed. | External work waits for safe weather and a safe ladder. |
- One photo per task
- Say which task is urgent
- Have parts on site if you bought them
- Clear a path
- Say HDB, condo or landed
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you fumigate the flat?
No. We seal the published gaps. A licensed pest controller does the chemical treatment.
What is the chute price?
A standard HDB hopper is S$188 to S$280. The under-sink surround seal is S$120 to S$220 with that replacement.
Is cat netting the same page?
No. Window and cat proofing is the pet-proofing service. Ledge birds are the pigeon-netting service.
What is included in sealing a gap is not a pest-control spray?
The tasks you list that are permit-exempt: hardware, small patches, adjustments, and the cleaning lines this site already prices. Hacking and new layouts are not included.
Is there a fuel surcharge?
No. Handyman rates published on the handyman page do not add a fuel surcharge.
Who do I message?
WhatsApp +65 8561 0630 or hello@homeysg.com. Homey Furnishing Pte. Ltd. UEN 202018148K.