Complete Reinstatement Solutions. From Permits to Handover

Your lease agreement's reinstatement clause specifies what must be restored. Typically: all tenant additions removed (partitions, false ceilings, custom fixtures), flooring restored to original, walls repainted to landlord's color specs (usually off-white/light grey), M&E systems (aircon, lighting, power points, data cabling) returned to original layout, and all damages repaired. We review your lease during assessment to create a complete scope.

BCA approval is required if: you made structural changes (knocking down walls, adding mezzanine floors), modified load-bearing elements, or made significant M&E system changes. Most office partition removals don't need BCA approval, but mezzanine removal always does. We assess your situation and handle all BCA submissions (typical approval: 2-4 weeks). All permit costs are included in our fixed-price quote.

Required documents: (1) BCA approval letter if structural work was done, (2) Licensed electrician certification for M&E restoration, (3) Licensed plumber certification if applicable, (4) Before/during/after photo documentation, (5) Reinstatement completion report, (6) SCDF fire safety compliance letter if fire systems were modified. We provide ALL these documents as part of our service—you receive a complete handover package.

This is common. If previous renovations lacked proper permits, we can help with BCA regularization - submitting retroactive applications for approval before removal. We have experience with these situations and work with Qualified Persons (QPs) to ensure compliance. It adds 2-4 weeks to timeline but protects you from landlord disputes.

Costs vary by scope: Office reinstatement typically $5-15/sqft, Retail $8-20/sqft (more fixtures to remove), Industrial $3-12/sqft. A 1,000 sqft office might cost $8,000-$15,000. Factors affecting price: extent of tenant additions, M&E work required, permit needs, flooring type, timeline urgency. We provide fixed-price quotes after site assessment, including ALL permit fees—no surprise costs.

Common surprises: (1) Asbestos found in older buildings (pre-2000) requires licensed removal, (2) Undiscovered damages behind partitions, (3) Additional permit fees for complex BCA submissions, (4) Landlord-requested extras beyond lease scope. Our approach: comprehensive initial assessment, contingency advice upfront, fixed quote with clear assumptions, transparent communication if unexpected issues arise.

Typical timelines: Small office (500 sqft) = 1 week, Medium retail (2,000 sqft) = 2-3 weeks, Large industrial (10,000 sqft) = 3-4 weeks. Add 2-4 weeks if BCA approval needed. Urgent projects possible with 20-30% premium. Recommendation: Contact us 6-8 weeks before lease expiry for standard pricing and scheduling.

Yes, we handle rush projects with priority scheduling. However, be realistic: if BCA permit is required (4-week approval), it's physically impossible. For work not requiring permits, we can mobilize quickly. Rush premium: 20-30% surcharge. Best approach: WhatsApp us immediately (+65 1234 5678) for honest assessment of whether your timeline is achievable.

Our Deposit Protection Guarantee: If landlord finds legitimate defects, we rectify at no charge. Process: landlord inspects and provides defect list, we fix issues immediately, re-inspection occurs. This rarely happens (98% first-time approval rate) because we do a pre-handover quality check against the landlord's checklist before final inspection.

Yes, we schedule and attend the landlord inspection with you. We bring complete documentation, walk through point-by-point against the lease requirements, and professionally address any landlord concerns. This significantly reduces disputes and speeds up deposit release. Most of our clients get deposits back within 1-2 weeks after handover.

Yes, we're licensed M&E contractors. We restore fire safety systems (sprinklers, smoke detectors, exit lights, fire doors) to SCDF-compliant original layouts. If your tenancy involved moving these systems, they must be returned precisely to landlord-approved positions. We provide SCDF compliance certification as part of the handover package.

Yes, we have specialized equipment for industrial flooring. Services include: epoxy/PU coating removal, concrete floor repairs, surface preparation, reapplication to landlord specs or original condition. We also handle floor marking removal and loading bay floor restoration. Licensed for industrial chemical handling.

Complete shopfront restoration included: signage removal (including facade-mounted signs), facade repair and repainting, glass replacement if damaged during removal, window film removal, shopfront door restoration. We coordinate with building management for any external work permits required.

Yes, we match ceiling grid systems precisely: t-bar grid alignment, ceiling tile type and size, lighting panel integration, aircon diffuser positioning, sprinkler head placement. If original ceiling tiles aren't available, we source matching alternatives and get landlord approval before installation.

We work with: (1) Landlord's original floor plan and schedule of condition from lease, (2) Building management's unit records or photos, (3) Similar unrenovated units in the building for reference, (4) Lease reinstatement clauses describing original state. In 15+ years, we've never failed to establish the original condition.