Home Renovation Timeline Guide

A clear step-by-step renovation journey for Homeowners n IDs.

01

Pre-Project Commencement

Client Site Visit Required

  • Submit required renovation applications and obtain permits (HDB/MCST).
  • Protect common areas: main entrance, doors, railings, and balcony.
  • Conduct project briefing with client and site team.

Purpose: Ensure approvals are secured, common property is protected, and everyone understands the project scope and timeline before work begins.

02

Demolition Phase

Client Site Visit Required

  • Conduct demolition briefing.
  • Mark out and confirm area for demolition works.
  • Remove approved fixtures, tiles, flooring, and partitions.

Purpose: Old fixtures, flooring, or walls are demolished. Clear instructions reduce costly mistakes and prevent accidental hacking of non-removable structures.

03

Site Preparation Phase

  • Install site protection and CCTV.
  • Set up project management and monitoring systems.

Purpose: Site safety and monitoring are set up. Cameras allow accountability, while digital systems track progress and updates for client transparency.

04

Plumbing and Electrical Phase

  • Confirm sanitary pipeline and electrical wiring layout and briefing.
  • Construction of water supply, electrical circuits, and drainage pipes.
  • Electrical boards and drain pipe outlets protection.

Purpose: Essential M&E works are done first. This ensures water and electricity layouts are correct, and protections are installed to avoid damage during later phases.

05

Waterproofing Phase

Client Site Visit Required

  • Clean and prepare base surfaces.
  • Apply leak-proof treatment.
  • Apply two coats of waterproofing membrane.
  • Conduct a 48-hour water retention test.

Purpose: Bathrooms/kitchens get waterproofing before tiling. Testing ensures no leakage, avoiding costly rectifications after completion.

06

Masonry and Tiling Phase

  • Apply cement screed to achieve proper floor levels.
  • Install wall and floor tiles using adhesive.

Purpose: Cement screeding ensures floor level. Tiles laid with adhesive for durability. This is a key stage for aesthetics and workmanship quality.

07

Plastering and False Ceiling Phase

  • Plastering site briefing.
  • Line marking and confirmation of ceiling height.
  • Light aluminium framework construction.
  • Plaster board installation.
  • Crack prevention treatment at gypsum board joints.

Purpose: Walls are plastered smooth, false ceilings installed with framework. Proper crack prevention stops future hairline cracks.

08

Painting Phase

  • Apply putty and sand walls smooth.
  • Apply sealer coat.
  • Apply one base coat and two finishing coats.

Purpose: Surface preparation + multi-layer painting ensures durability and even finish. Sealer prevents moisture penetration and improves paint adhesion.

09

Customisation Products, Measurements, and Ordering

Client Site Visit Required   |   Client Signature Required

  • Take final measurements for carpentry and built-ins, custom cabinets, wardrobes, carpentry, and bathroom vanities.
  • Confirm design drawings with client.
  • Order custom cabinets, wardrobes, and fittings.

Purpose: Accurate measurement and early ordering avoid delays. This stage bridges basic renovation with customised fittings and design elements.

10

Main Materials Installation

  • Delivery and installation of major materials such as doors, kitchen, bathroom ceilings, cabinets, and fixtures.
  • Install sanitary fittings and electrical hardware.

Purpose: All core fixtures (doors, carpentry, bathrooms) installed. This step turns bare walls into a functional home.

11

Pre-Acceptance of Basic Finishing Work

  • Internal site inspection.
  • Rectify defects and touch-ups.
  • Ensure all construction projects and main materials are installed.
  • Meet company acceptance standards.

Purpose: Internal quality check before handover. Any defects or touch-ups identified and corrected to meet company standards before client inspection.

12

Completion and Handover of Basic Renovation

Client Site Visit Required   |   Client Signature Required

  • Finalise core renovation works.
  • Client signs acceptance documentation.
  • Ordering and delivery of furniture and appliances.

Purpose: Client signs off on the renovation scope. Furniture and appliances ordered to be installed next.

13

Custom Furniture and Appliance Installation

  • Protect completed surfaces.
  • Installation of appliances, wardrobes, TV cabinets, etc.

Purpose: Built-in and loose furniture fitted in. Appliances installed with care to avoid damaging completed finishes.

14

Soft Furnishing Installation

  • Installation of products such as sofas, curtains, soft beds, dining tables, etc.
  • Conduct final site cleaning.

Purpose: Decorative elements (curtains, sofas, beds) added. This step finalises the home look and comfort, followed by cleaning for handover.

15

Project Handover

Client Site Visit Required   |   Client Signature Required

  • Final joint inspection with client.
  • Issue project completion certificate and warranty documents.

Purpose: Official handover to client with documentation. Marks project completion with warranties and final client sign-off.