Hacking floor tiles cost in Singapore
Typically S$3–S$8 per sq ft, before GST. Removing the old floor tiles before a new tiled floor is laid, per square foot. A range from published Singapore price guides, checked September 2026: not a quote.
For an HDB flat
| Flat | Quantity | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| 3-room | 427 sq ftonly if the new floor is tiled; vinyl goes over | S$1,300–S$3,400 |
| 4-room | 623 sq ftonly if the new floor is tiled; vinyl goes over | S$1,850–S$5,000 |
| 5-room | 693 sq ftonly if the new floor is tiled; vinyl goes over | S$2,100–S$5,550 |
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.
Before you compare quotes
- Only needed when the new floor is tiled: vinyl goes over the old tiles.
- For three years, the wall and floor finishes in the bathrooms may not be removed. New tiles can be laid over the old ones. HDB, building works guidelines
- Work runs Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm; noisy work only Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm; none on Sundays and public holidays. MyNiceHome (HDB)
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.
Sources
The range runs from the lowest to the highest figure these give:
- SmartCalculator.sg, Jul 2026 · smartcalculator.sg
- Tiling.sg, 2025 · tiling.sg
Questions
How much does hacking floor tiles cost in Singapore?
Typically S$3–S$8 per sq ft, before GST, going by published Singapore price guides checked September 2026. Removing the old floor tiles before a new tiled floor is laid, per square foot.
How much is it for a 4-room HDB flat?
About S$1,850 to S$5,000, for 623 sq ft (only if the new floor is tiled; vinyl goes over). 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.