Fixed-price repairs from a defect inspection PDF
Send a defect checker PDF from Uncle Defect, A1 Inspection, Absolute Inspection or a similar report and get an itemised rectification price within 24 hours. A half-day punch-list of up to 15 defects is S$480 to S$780. A full-day resale HDB or condo bundle is S$880 to S$1,580. A two-day post-DLP overhaul is S$1,600 to S$2,400.
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What the report is usually full of
Inspection PDFs repeat the same minor defects: hinges, stays, silicone, angle valves and scuffs. One multi-trade day costs less than five separate callouts.
| What you see | Likely cause | What to do first / typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 small items | Hardware, silicone and touch-up | Half day: S$480 to S$780 |
| 15 to 35 items including a leak or hollow tiles | Mixed trades before move-in | Full day: S$880 to S$1,580 |
| Post-DLP and the developer will not return | Warranty month 12 has passed | Two-day overhaul: S$1,600 to S$2,400 |
| Buyer wants a credit instead of repairs | The report is a negotiation paper | Use the calculator, then decide credit versus turnkey |
2026 defect rectification bands
Tally the report in the defect repair cost calculator. It splits urgent water work, hardware and cosmetic polish, and it compares separate callouts with the bundled day rate.
| Job | 2026 SGD band | Inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| Half-day punch-list, up to 15 minor defects | S$480 to S$780 | Cabinet hinges, casement friction stays, silicone joints, angle valves, door latches and wall touch-ups in one deployment. |
| Full-day pre-move-in bundle, 15 to 35 defects | S$880 to S$1,580 | Hollow-tile epoxy injection, plumbing leaks, sockets, carpentry alignment and door or window hardware. |
| Two-day post-DLP or resale overhaul | S$1,600 to S$2,400 | Whole-unit punch-list across wet areas, joinery, electrical faceplates and paint touch-up. |
Before the defects year ends, and after it
A PDF price is for items that are already yours to repair. New HDB flats and new condos have a reporting step first.
Fixed-price repairs from a defect inspection PDF: access and preparation
Fixed-price repairs from a defect inspection PDF splits into two invoices. Permit-exempt repairs, cleaning and handyman preparation are Homey Furnishing Pte. Ltd. UEN 202018148K. Hacking, a new kitchen or bathroom layout, windows, and anything that touches the household shelter are V On Construction Pte. Ltd. UEN 201611708H.
The split between exempt and permit work is the main cost driver, and it is a scope question rather than a discount. Condo jobs add an MCST deposit, lift padding and approved hours. Landed jobs add URA or BCA where the structure or the facade changes. Access and storeys matter. A Sunday hack is not a workaround.
- Photos of what you want changed
- Key-collection year if it is a BTO
- Say if walls or tiles must come out
- Condo: ask about the deposit before booking noisy work
- Keep the developer defects list if you are still in it
Plan Fixed-price repairs from a defect inspection PDF
List what is exempt and what needs a permit before anyone protects the floor.
Protect floors and book noisy work on weekday daytime hours.
Do exempt repairs on the Homey invoice. Send permit scope to V On.
Clean only after cutting has stopped.
- Half-day punch-list, up to 15 minor defectsS$480 to S$780
- Full-day pre-move-in bundle, 15 to 35 defectsS$880 to S$1,580
- Two-day post-DLP or resale overhaulS$1,600 to S$2,400
| Access | HDB | Condo | Landed |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDB | Permit for hacking, layout, windows and the shelter. Fines for unauthorised work are a real HDB penalty. | Not an HDB flat. Use the condo column. | Not an HDB flat. Use the landed column. |
| Condo | HDB rules do not apply, but the by-law, the deposit and the lift do. | MCST consent for noisy work. Facade and windows stay with the by-law. | A landed house is not a condo. |
| Landed | No HDB permit. Structure, sewer and windows can still be regulated. | A condo is not landed. | Name the storeys and the external walls. They are not inside a flat rate. |
- Photos of what you want changed
- Key-collection year if it is a BTO
- Say if walls or tiles must come out
- Condo: ask about the deposit before booking noisy work
- Keep the developer defects list if you are still in it
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you price a defect report without a site visit first?
Yes. Send the PDF. An itemised band comes back within 24 hours. The half-day package is S$480 to S$780, the full day is S$880 to S$1,580, and two days are S$1,600 to S$2,400.
Do you cover post-DLP condos after the 12-month warranty?
Yes. Once the developer warranty has expired the punch-list is an owner cost. The two-day overhaul is S$1,600 to S$2,400.