Door Cost Guide In Singapore

Types of Home Doors

Having a beautiful interior door is a great way to brighten up your home. There is a wide variety of door designs and ideas online.

SGHomeNeeds provides a list of contractors for the different kinds of doors. There are 6 basic types of doors that you should choose from:

• Swing doors
• sliding doors
• bi-fold doors
• dutch doors
• pivot doors
• french doors

Swing doors, as its name implies, are mounted on hinges on one end of the door. They are the most traditional and common type of door.

French doors are hinged doors that are installed on both sides of the opening. Doors swing either outwards or inwards towards each other and meet in the middle. Since French doors are larger, they give the illusion of a bigger room.

Bi-fold doors are hinged doors that can be folded and stacked neatly together. They require less clearance space and are suitable for tighter areas like closets and laundry rooms.

Dutch doors are hinged doors that are divided horizontally in half. Hence it is possible to open the top half while having the bottom half closed. This type of door is useful when keeping an eye on your children/pets without having to let them out of your sight.

Pivot doors are doors that open/close around hinges on the top and bottom of the door, instead of the traditional style of having them on one end. This type of door does not have any handles and is predominantly seen in modern minimalist interior design.

Sliding doors move by sliding on tracks along the floor that are usually parallel to the wall. Sliding doors are perfect for small, confined spaces as it can “disappear” into the wall when opened.

Home Interior Doors Installation Costs

When it comes to your home, the typical costs of installing a home interior door can range between  $150 SGD to $800 SGD per door. In this article, we go through the type of doors and their costs of installation in Singapore.

Fire-rated Door Price

Typically ranges between $800 to $1800

In Singapore, some units are required by the HDB to install fire-rated doors. Before engaging a company, you should always check to make sure you adhere to their guidelines.

In Singapore, some units are required by the HDB to install fire-rated doors. Before engaging a company, you should always check to make sure you adhere to their guidelines.

We have included the links below for you to find out more about the regulations currently present in HDB guidelines:

1. https://www.hdb.gov.sg/cs/infoweb/residential/living-in-an-hdb-flat/renovation/guidelines/building-works

It is important to note that for the replacement of main entrance door and/ or frame along fire escape route (i.e. for door opening into passageways such as staircases, lift lobbies), a permit is required.

In addition, the replacement door and/or frame must be half-hour fire-rated, and the frame must have a door closer.

Also, the fire door and frame must have a PSB label pasted on them. Before installing your HDB main door, be sure to check with the fire-rated door installation companies and their permits, as well as their products, to make sure it is within HDB guidelines. For the replacement of main entrance non-fire rated door or frame, there are no guidelines or permit required.

2. https://www.hdb.gov.sg/cs/infoweb/residential/living-in-an-hdb-flat/renovation/important-information

It is an offence if the flat owner did not engage a contractor from the Directory of Renovation Contractor to carry out the renovations and/or breach the HDB renovation rules/ guidelines. This offence, upon conviction, can lead to a fine of up to $5,000 and other penalties.

Toilet Door Price

Typically ranges between $300 to $500, high-end up to $1350

There are many kinds of toilet doors available, and their prices vary depending on the type of doors you get.

• Aluminium (and PVC) bi-fold doors
• PVC or wooden Swing and slide doors

You can talk to a few toilet doors companies to have a quote on the types of doors you are looking for.

PVC Door Price

Typically ranges between $250 to $500

There are many kinds of toilet doors available, and their prices vary depending on the type of doors you get. You can find more PVC door contractors for quotations.

Bedroom Door Price

Typically ranges between $320 to $900

A bedroom door cost depends on the type and material of the door you are going for. The more common ones are

• solid laminate bedroom doors
• designer bedroom doors
• veneer bedroom doors

You can find more bedroom doors contractors and compare quotations here.

Factors Affecting Interior Door Installation Costs

The following factors affect the cost for installation of an interior door:

• Interior door cost – depending on what kind of door you go for, this will affect your door installation project
• Labour for installation
• Job supplies
• Interior door equipment allowance

Cost To Remove An Interior Door

The following factors affect cost for removal of an interior door:

• Labour for removing – depending on the number of contractors and hours needed
• Interior door debris disposal

There are different scenarios where you need to remove an interior door. It may be old, it may need replacement, or you may be doing a facelift for your home. For other cases, it may be removed to convert the doorway to a permanently open passageway, with no attached door.

For removal works, technical skills are typically needed, and a professional is recommended to solve the issue. Depending on your problem, you may look for a handyman, or relevant door specialists to get the job done.

If any damage is found around the frame when the door is being dismantled and yanked away, there may be a need for a touch-up work and making repairs. Additional trim or finish may also be needed to give the doorway a more desirable aesthetic appearance.

An experienced carpenter can check and ensure the doorway is properly examined for underlying damages, weakness or rotting wood.

Home Exterior Door Costs

Cost: Typically $650 SGD – $950 SGD for wood frame replacement

Exterior doors have to be durable such that it protects against intruders and can bear the brunt of natural elements, yet aesthetically pleasing enough to complement the facade of your home.

Exterior doors are usually made out of steel and fibreglass with a wood frame. The most common exterior door in Singapore is made of wood due to its durability and security.

Other alternatives include aluminium and fibreglass composite which are durable in the Singapore humid weather. Picking the right exterior door will help you save money by requiring less maintenance, and more importantly, keep your family safe.

Factors Affecting Exterior Door Installation Costs

• Cost of exterior doors – depending on what kind of doors you want, this is the cost you pat for the door.
• Labour needed for installation – based on the number of contractors needed, and hours spent
• Supplies needed for the job
• Equipment allowance
• Additional services – the cost of a project will increase too if additional work such as creating a new opening or extending the width of a frame is needed.

The type of exterior door can affect installation costs. A heavier, higher-quality door such as custom wood or fibreglass costs more to install compared to the regular steel or french doors.

Cost To Paint An Exterior Door

The factors below affect how much you will be paying for the painting of a door project:

• Door cost
• Labour for painting – depending on how many hours are needed
• Supplies for the painting job

Cost To Remove An Exterior Door

The factors below affects your cost in removing an exterior door:

• Labour for removing – depending on the number of contractors and hours needed
• Exterior door debris disposal

Cost of Other Home Improvement Areas

You can check out the cost of hiring professionals for other aspects of your home improvement project. If you have a spare budget and would like some unique designs of your own, you can try speaking to a few interior designers or renovation contractors for more designs ideas.