1. Project Overview

This case study documents the HDB renovation at 80C Telok Blangah St 31, an HDB renovation project carried out from June 2026 to July 2026. The project involved a comprehensive scope of HDB renovation works, from site preparation and hacking through to final making-good and completion, all carried out in accordance with HDB requirements.

2. HDB Renovation Works at 80C Telok Blangah St 31

The HDB renovation works at 80C Telok Blangah St 31 covered the full renovation journey for the unit, beginning with HDB permit and approval requirements and site preparation and protection, and progressing through structural, mechanical and electrical, and finishing works. As with any HDB renovation Singapore project, the works were carried out in accordance with HDB requirements throughout.

3. Scope of Renovation Works

The overall scope of HDB renovation works undertaken at this Telok Blangah HDB renovation project included:

• Site preparation and protection
• HDB permit and approval requirements
• Hacking and demolition works
• Removal and disposal of existing finishes
• Masonry and partition works
• Floor and wall tiling including tile laying, screeding and grouting works
• Waterproofing works
• Kitchen and bathroom renovation
• Plumbing and sanitary modifications
• Electrical wiring, power points and lighting installation
• Air-conditioning and ACMV works
• False ceiling works
• Painting and decorative finishes
• Doors and windows works
• Aluminium and glass works
• Customised carpentry including kitchen cabinets, wardrobes, TV feature walls, storage cabinets and built-in furniture
• Loose furniture installation
• Sanitary fittings and accessories
• Kitchen fittings
• Grilles and metal works
• Installation of household fixtures
• Final making-good, cleaning, debris removal, reinstatement, testing and completion in accordance with HDB requirements

4. Site Preparation, Hacking and Demolition

Works at 80C Telok Blangah St 31 began with site preparation and protection, followed by HDB permit and approval requirements to ensure the renovation complied with HDB regulations from the outset. This was followed by hacking and demolition works, along with the removal and disposal of existing finishes to prepare the unit for the renovation works ahead.

5. Masonry, Tiling and Waterproofing

Structural and finishing works included masonry and partition works, together with floor and wall tiling covering tile laying, screeding and grouting works. Waterproofing works were also carried out as part of this HDB renovation works scope.

6. Kitchen and Bathroom Renovation

The project scope included kitchen and bathroom renovation, along with plumbing and sanitary modifications, sanitary fittings and accessories, and kitchen fittings, addressing these key areas of the home as part of the overall renovation.

Mechanical and electrical works carried out at the unit included electrical wiring, power points and lighting installation, plumbing and sanitary modifications, and air-conditioning and ACMV works, forming part of the essential systems upgraded during the renovation.

8. False Ceiling, Painting and Finishing Works

Finishing works included false ceiling works and painting and decorative finishes, contributing to the overall completed look of the renovated unit.

9. Doors, Windows, Aluminium and Glass Works

The renovation also covered doors and windows works, aluminium and glass works, and grilles and metal works, addressing the openings and fittings of the unit.

10. Customised Carpentry and Built-in Furniture

A significant part of the project involved customised carpentry, including kitchen cabinets, wardrobes, TV feature walls, storage cabinets and built-in furniture. Loose furniture installation and the installation of household fixtures were also carried out as part of this scope.

11. Final Making-Good, Cleaning and Completion

The project concluded with final making-good, cleaning, debris removal and reinstatement, followed by testing and completion in accordance with HDB requirements, marking the completion of the HDB renovation works at 80C Telok Blangah St 31 in July 2026.

Conclusion

The HDB renovation at 80C Telok Blangah St 31 reflects a comprehensive scope of HDB renovation works carried out from June 2026 to July 2026, spanning site preparation, structural works, mechanical and electrical installations, finishing works, customised carpentry and final completion, all in accordance with HDB requirements. This project illustrates the range of works typically involved when engaging an HDB renovation contractor for a full-scope HDB renovation project in Singapore.