Drawer runners, collapsed bottoms and pull-out baskets
Drawer and pull-out repairs in Singapore are S$110 to S$520. Soft-close slides for one to three drawers are S$110 to S$220. A Blum Tandembox, Antaro, Legrabox or Hafele damper and carriage is S$160 to S$320. A collapsed bottom board is S$140 to S$280. A rusted dish, spice or larder basket runner is S$220 to S$520.
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The slide, the damper, or the board
A drawer that kicks shut has a dead damper. A drawer that falls out has a slide. A drawer whose contents drop through has a bottom board. Those are three different parts, and none of them requires a new kitchen.
| What you see | Likely cause | What to do first / typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Drawer sags or jumps the slide | Ball-bearing or undermount runner has failed | 1 to 3 drawers: S$110 to S$220 |
| Drawer slams | Soft-close damper or sync carriage | Blum or Hafele part: S$160 to S$320 |
| Pots drop through the drawer | Bottom board has collapsed | Marine ply and cleats: S$140 to S$280 |
| Pull-out rack is rusted and crooked | Basket runner, not the cabinet box | S$220 to S$520 |
2026 drawer and pull-out bands
Hinge and gas-strut stamps are a different part. Read them in the Blum and Hafele hinge guide before you order a runner that will not fit.
| Job | 2026 SGD band | Inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| Full-extension soft-close drawer slide replacement, 1 to 3 drawers | S$110 to S$220 | Ball-bearing or undermount slides, 300mm to 550mm, aligned in the existing cabinet or wardrobe. |
| Blum Tandembox, Antaro, Legrabox or Hafele soft-close damper and carriage | S$160 to S$320 | Soft-close damper and synchronisation carriage matched to the stamped runner. |
| Collapsed drawer bottom reinforcement | S$140 to S$280 | 9mm or 12mm marine plywood support base routed in, plus steel corner cleats. |
| Kitchen pull-out dish rack, spice pull-out or tall-larder basket runners | S$220 to S$520 | Replacement and alignment of a rusted pull-out basket runner. The cabinet box stays. |
Drawer runners, collapsed bottoms and pull-out baskets: access and preparation
Drawer runners, collapsed bottoms and pull-out baskets is hardware and carcass work when the kitchen or wardrobe layout stays put. Hinges, runners, a door leaf in the same opening, and a sectional under-sink rebuild do not need an HDB renovation permit. A new layout, a hacked wall, or a moved gas point does.
Brand-matched hardware takes longer to identify than a generic cup hinge. A soft carcass under a leak is a different visit from a dry door that only needs alignment. Condo management may care about noise and disposal of the old board. Landed houses add stair cupboards and taller doors.
- Photo of the hinge or runner stamp
- Count the doors or drawers that fail
- Note a leak under the sink if the board is soft
- Clear the work area
- Say HDB, condo or landed
Plan Drawer runners, collapsed bottoms and pull-out baskets
Read the stamp before ordering a look-alike hinge or runner.
Protect the floor and empty the cabinet that has to come open.
Replace the failed part. Do not rebuild the kitchen because two doors sag.
Check that doors close, drawers stay on the runner, and overhead flaps stay up.
- Full-extension soft-close drawer slide replacement, 1 to 3 drawersS$110 to S$220
- Blum Tandembox, Antaro, Legrabox or Hafele soft-close damper and carriageS$160 to S$320
- Collapsed drawer bottom reinforcementS$140 to S$280
- Kitchen pull-out dish rack, spice pull-out or tall-larder basket runnersS$220 to S$520
| Access | HDB | Condo | Landed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permit | Layout unchanged: no HDB permit. A new kitchen layout is V On Construction. | MCST quiet hours and a lift for sheet material. | No HDB permit. A structural opening is still not carpentry. |
| Board | HDB kitchens are often 16mm particleboard with a melamine face. | The same moisture problem, plus a management rule on debris. | Older landed joinery may be solid timber. Match the repair to the timber, not to a flat-pack hinge. |
| Hardware | Count hinges and photograph the angle before anyone buys a set. | Service lifts close early. Book the slot before the parts arrive. | Tall doors need a second person. Do not hang them alone. |
- Photo of the hinge or runner stamp
- Count the doors or drawers that fail
- Note a leak under the sink if the board is soft
- Clear the work area
- Say HDB, condo or landed
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to replace kitchen drawer runners in Singapore?
Full-extension soft-close slides for one to three drawers, 300mm to 550mm, are S$110 to S$220. Blum Tandembox, Antaro, Legrabox or Hafele damper carriages are S$160 to S$320.
Can a collapsed drawer bottom be repaired?
Yes. A 9mm or 12mm marine plywood base and steel corner cleats are S$140 to S$280. The drawer front and the cabinet stay.
Does drawer repair need an HDB permit?
No. It is carpentry restoration inside the existing box. Homey Furnishing Pte. Ltd. UEN 202018148K does that work. A new kitchen layout would be the permit scope.