Wall and Partition Hacking
For approved non-structural internal walls, partition walls, partial walls, and selected masonry areas during renovation.
Hacking & Demolition Singapore
Hacking and demolition in Singapore for HDB, condo, landed, office and shop renovation prep, including dismantling and debris clearing.
TL;DR
- Hacking for non-structural walls, tiles, floors and built-ins, with debris clearing and making good planned upfront.
- Any wall hacking in an HDB flat needs HDB's written approval, applied for by a DRC-listed contractor.
- HDB hacking is allowed only 9am to 5pm on weekdays, never on weekends, public holidays or major festive eves.
- Quotes come after photos or a site check, with hacking, dismantling, haulage and clearing listed separately.
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After
Hacking and Demolition Contractor: Work We Handle
Tile and Floor Hacking
For old floor tiles, wall tiles, screed, selected finishes, and surface removal before new renovation works begin.
Built-In Dismantling and Debris Clearing
For built-in cabinets, counters, fixtures, hacked material, haulage, disposal, and basic making-good planning before the next trade arrives.
What We Check Before Hacking and Demolition
Hacking and demolition work should be checked before work is arranged. Some areas cannot be removed, and some works may need approval or further confirmation. We review the work area, unit type, access, protection needs, debris route, disposal, and making-good requirements before confirmation.
How It Works
Tell Us the Scope
Tell us the unit type, work area, and what needs to be hacked, dismantled, cleared, or made good.
Check the Site Requirements
We review access, protection needs, debris route, disposal, and approval considerations before confirmation.
Hack, Dismantle, and Clear
Once confirmed, the hacking or demolition work is carried out and the area is prepared for the next renovation stage.
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Compare Your Hacking and Demolition Options
| Criteria | Hourly Worker | General Contractor / ID | HomeySG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope Check | 🔴 Quotes before proper checks. | 🟡 Depends on the assigned team. | 🟢 Checks the hacking, dismantling, and clearing scope first. |
| Price Clarity | 🔴 Add-ons appear later. | 🟡 Demolition cost gets buried. | 🟢 Quote shows hacking, dismantling, haulage, and clearing clearly. |
| Approval Risk | 🔴 Approval issues surface late. | 🟡 Process varies by contractor. | 🟢 Scope is checked before work starts. |
| Dust & Debris | 🔴 Mess is treated as normal. | 🟡 Cleanup quality varies. | 🟢 Debris clearing is planned upfront. |
| Making Good | 🔴 Rough edges become your problem. | 🟡 Repairs become variation costs. | 🟢 Patching can be included early. |
| Project Flow | 🔴 Delays affect the next trade. | 🟡 Coordination depends on the main con. | 🟢 Handover is planned for the next stage. |
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Reviews
Magdalene Tan
We were still staying in the flat, so dust control, protection and timing mattered. The team explained what would be hacked, how nearby areas would be protected, and what to expect after clearing.
Yenny Hassan
The hacking and touch-up scope was arranged quickly after another contractor cancelled. Debris clearing and handover were explained before the work started.
K Lee
The quotation separated hacking, clearing and making-good items clearly, which made it easier to coordinate the next renovation stage.
Protect the Renovation Sequence
Hacking and demolition should be planned around what stays, what is removed, and what the next trade needs. Mark walls, built-ins, tiles and debris paths before work starts.
Debris Clearing and Making Good
Ask how debris will be cleared, which surfaces need protection, and whether making-good is included. This keeps the handover clearer for the next renovation step.
HDB Registered Contractor for Hacking
Hacking and renovation works in HDB flats must be carried out by a contractor listed in HDB’s Directory of Renovation Contractors (DRC). Our hacking works in HDB flats are carried out by our partner V On Construction Pte. Ltd., which is listed in the DRC (UEN 201611708H, directory reference HB-02-6137F). You can check the listing yourself in HDB’s online contractor search. Read our guides to the HDB renovation permit and HDB registered contractors.
HDB Hacking Permit Steps
All hacking or demolition of walls in an HDB flat, partial or complete, needs HDB's written approval before work starts. Here is how wall hacking usually runs on an HDB job. Our guide to HDB wall hacking rules covers which walls can and cannot go.
- Send photos and your floor plan. We check which walls you want to hack and flag any that look structural. Household shelter walls, floors and ceilings cannot be hacked or drilled.
- Permit application. HDB requires a contractor from its Directory of Renovation Contractors to apply, with the floor plan showing the proposed work. Some wall removals need HDB to evaluate the wall before approving.
- Schedule the noisy works. Hacking works in HDB flats are only allowed from 9am to 5pm on weekdays, and not on weekends, public holidays or the eves of New Year's Day, Chinese New Year, Deepavali, Hari Raya Puasa and Christmas.
- Hack, clear and make good. Debris is bagged and cleared, and the edges are made good so the next renovation step can start.
HDB's current rules are on its important information on renovations page.
What Affects Wall Hacking Cost
Every hacking quote depends on the wall and the site. These are the items that move the price:
- Wall type and size. Brick, concrete partition panels and drywall take different tools and time, and a full wall costs more than a partial opening.
- Floor and wall finishes. Removing tiles or screed along with the wall adds labour and debris.
- Access and haulage. Floor level, lift access and the distance to the loading point affect how long debris clearing takes.
- Protection. Floors, doors and lift areas that need covering before work starts.
- Making good. Plastering edges and patching the floor after the wall comes down.
- Scheduling. Noisy works are limited to weekday hours, so larger jobs may run over more days.
We quote after photos, or after a site check where needed, and list hacking, dismantling, haulage and clearing as separate items. Our guide to clearer home repair quotes shows what to send for a faster reply. For smaller jobs after the hacking, such as wall patching, door adjustments and furniture assembly, see our handyman services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit for HDB hacking?
Yes. All demolition and hacking of walls in an HDB flat, partial or complete, needs HDB's prior written approval. The renovation contractor applies with your floor plan before any hacking starts.
Which walls cannot be hacked?
Structural members such as reinforced concrete walls, columns and beams cannot be removed, and household shelter walls, floors and ceilings cannot be hacked or drilled. A site check confirms which walls are non-structural.
When are hacking works allowed in HDB flats?
Noisy works such as hacking are allowed from 9am to 5pm on weekdays only. They are not allowed on Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays or the eves of New Year's Day, Chinese New Year, Deepavali, Hari Raya Puasa and Christmas.
Can I hack my toilet tiles in a new BTO flat?
Not in the first 3 years. HDB does not allow toilet floor and wall finishes to be replaced within 3 years of the block's completion date, to protect the waterproofing.
How is wall hacking priced?
We quote after seeing photos of the wall and the access route, or after a site check for larger jobs. The quote lists hacking, dismantling, haulage and debris clearing as separate items.
Do you clear the debris after hacking?
Yes. Debris clearing is planned upfront and included in the quote, along with the protection and making-good needed for the next renovation step.
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