Painting services in Singapore

Prices checked October 2026 against the published price lists of 526 contractors listed on Homees, MOM's 2025 wage data and Qanvast's 2026 report. How we price →

Key takeaways

• A full HDB repaint runs S$800–S$2,500 depending on rooms and prep work; condos cost more.
• Painting needs no licence — so reviews, completed jobs and process questions are your vetting tools.
• Ask what paint system they use (brand, primer, number of coats) and whether furniture protection and touch-ups are included.
• Cheap quotes usually skip prep — and prep is what makes paint last.

Painting is the cheapest way to transform a home, and the easiest trade to get burned on — anyone with a roller can call themselves a painter. Here's what a proper job costs and how to spot quality before you commit. Full rates in our painting cost guide.

Cost of painting for other types of housing

Cost to Paint A Room

A standard room in Singapore costs between $200 and $500 to paint. If you prefer to do it yourself, the cost normally falls between $80 and $250.

The amount of paint used and the number of man-hours required to paint a room is largely dependent on the covering area — the greater area to paint, the more paint used and the more man-hours required.

Do note there may be additional charges for extra services, such as protection, moving, etc. You may need to purchase protective materials separately in places such as Carousell.

Painters can also be hired for smaller projects at home, including:

• Cabinet painting or refinishing
• Home exterior painting
• Special textured painting
• Paint removal
• Deck painting and staining
• Fence and door painting

Cost To Hire Professional Painters

In Singapore, the cost of hiring a painter varies due to different factors, which we will discuss below. After reading this section, you will be better educated on the factors affecting the cost of hiring a professional painter.

How to Choose the Right Painting Contractor?

Nowadays, choosing a painting contractor is easier than ever. You can quickly go online and find a dozen painting companies offering their painting services. However, not every painting contractor will meet your demands. Therefore, you should follow a few considerations to help you choose the right painting contractor.

How to choose well

1. Licensing first. No licence is required for painting, so vetting quality via reviews and completed jobs matters more.
2. Ask what paint system they use (brand, primer, coats) and whether furniture protection and touch-ups are included.
3. Reviews with specifics beat star counts. Look for reviews that mention your job type and how problems were handled — not just "good service".
4. Itemised quotes only. A lump-sum quote is where surprises hide. Line items let you compare fairly across companies.
5. Never pay fully upfront. Deposit, progressive payments, and a retention until the work is done and checked.

What it should cost

A full HDB repaint runs S$800–S$2,500 depending on rooms and prep work; condos more. For the full pricing breakdown, see our painting services cost guide.

Prices move with scope, materials and access — treat any quote wildly below market as a red flag, not a bargain.

FAQ

How much do painting services charge in Singapore? A full HDB repaint runs S$800–S$2,500 depending on rooms and prep work; condos more. Always compare 2–3 itemised quotes.

How do I choose a good company? Check real Google reviews and completed local projects, confirm the licensing (No licence is required for painting, so vetting quality via reviews and completed jobs matters more), and get an itemised quote before committing.

Is this list up to date? Yes — every company on this shortlist was individually re-verified as operating in July 2026. For live contact details and reviews, use the Homees contractor directory.

Shortlist re-verified July 2026. For the live, vetted directory with contact details, visit Homees contractors.

Want the detail? Read the full painting services in singapore guide.