False ceiling cost in Singapore

Typically S$800–S$2,000 per living room, before GST. An L-box false ceiling with a cove light, for a living room. A range from published Singapore price guides, checked September 2026: not a quote.

For an HDB flat

FlatQuantityTypical cost
3-room1 living roomL-box with cove light, living roomS$800–S$2,000
4-room1 living roomL-box with cove light, living roomS$800–S$2,000
5-room1 living roomL-box with cove light, living roomS$800–S$2,000

Quantities are typical for the flat type, not your flat’s. In the renovation cost calculator every quantity and rate can be changed, with the other trades alongside.

Your own quantity

A typical flat is a guess at yours. For the real quantity, draw or import your floor plan in Setout: it measures the floor, the walls and the skirting off the plan, room by room, and prices them at the rates you are quoted. Free, in your browser, no account.

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Questions

How much does false ceiling cost in Singapore?

Typically S$800–S$2,000 per living room, before GST, going by published Singapore price guides checked September 2026. An L-box false ceiling with a cove light, for a living room.

How much is it for a 4-room HDB flat?

About S$800 to S$2,000, for 1 living room (L-box with cove light, living room). Your own flat's quantity will differ; the calculator lets you change it.

Is this a quote?

No. It is a typical market range, linked to where it came from. A contractor's quote depends on a site visit, your finishes and their own prices.