Enquire via HomeMatch for the Safest-Smartest Assurance:
We only feature firms that are both HDB-approved and CaseTrust-accredited, giving you peace of mind. HDB approval alone simply means the contractor is authorised to work on HDB flats, it does not signify credibility. CaseTrust goes further by assuring fair practices, transparent contracts, and higher service standards. Bonus: Look out for the "Safest-Smartest" badge for Contract Checks, Individual Screening, 100% Deposit Protection & more
HomeMatch is the Official Marketing Partner of CaseTrust and exclusively onboards CaseTrust-accredited renovators.
â3 Reasons why it is better to enquire via HomeMatch:
1. Additional Layer of Screening & Guarantees: We offer the Safest-Smartest Assurance, an additional layer of vetting that ensures all renovators have at least 4-star reviews on neutral platforms like Facebook and Google. We also individually screen each interior designer before onboarding them. If you choose to sign a contract with a renovator eligible for the Safest-Smartest Assurance, weâll help you in vetting the contract to ensure it aligns with consumer-friendly policies. You'll also be protected by guarantees such as 100% deposit protection, warranty, dispute resolution etc.
â2. Avoid Wasting Time : Our proprietary HomeMatcher tool (powered by 500+ data points as of Apr â24) identifies the most suitable matches based on your budget, aesthetics, lifestyle, working style, property type, renovation timeline, and more. With the largest database of individual renovator profiles, we donât just connect you to a firm â we match you with the right person within the firm for your project. This greatly increases your chances of finding the right renovator on the first try while saving you hours of wasted time meeting unsuitable ones.
â3. 1-1 Guidance: You will be paired up with one of our team members. Whether you're completely clueless or well-researched, we can advise and help you kickstart your search for the most suitable renovators. You can also expect follow-ups along the way to ensure your experience is good. We've done this for 10,000+ of Singaporeans(Apr'24) with their own unique sets of specific needs. We can do this for you too.
Our service is 100% free for homeowners. You wonât have to worry about additional mark-ups when engaging with renovators through our platform. Unlike most platforms, we do not take sales commissions. Instead, we charge renovators an upfront advertising fee, which may even be lower than their own advertising costs.This unique approach allows us to remain a neutral party that prioritises making recommendations that are truly in your best interest.
No. Being in the HDB Directory of Renovation Contractors (DRC) only means the firm is trained and authorised to work on HDB flats. It does not measure service quality or credibility. Thatâs why HomeMatch only lists firms that are both HDB-approved and CaseTrust-accredited, giving homeowners peace of mind with added protections like fair practices and transparent contracts.
Interior Firms do not have to be HDB-approved as Interior Designers donât execute the renovation works themselves â they are outsourced to HDB-approved sub-contractors. However, the sub-contractors they outsource the work to have to be HDB-approved.
You can verify the sub-contractorâs license via the HDB Directory of Renovator Contractors (DRC).
You can find these firms right here on HomeMatch. We only list interior design firms that are both HDB-approved and CaseTrust-accredited â so you get access to professionals who are authorised for HDB flats and held to high standards of trust, transparency, and service quality.
Works like hacking walls, changing floor finishes, window installation, and plumbing all require an HDB-approved contractor to comply with HDBâs renovation rules. However, HDB advises homeowners to only engage contractors from the Directory of Renovation Contractor (DRC) to carry out the renovation, including those works that do not require HDBâs approval.
Not necessarily âbetter,â but they are authorised to work on HDB flats. Choosing an HDB-approved interior designer ensures compliance with regulations.
You can start by browsing and narrowing down firms using the filters on this listing, but that only goes so far. To improve your chances of finding the right renovator the first time and to avoid wasting hours meeting unsuitable ones. We strongly recommend letting us do the matching for you. Our proprietary HomeMatcher tool, which analyses over 500 data points (as of Apr â24), identifies the most suitable designers based on your budget, style preferences, lifestyle, working style, property type, renovation timeline, and other requirements. With the largest database of individual renovator profiles, HomeMatch doesnât just match you to a firm, it matches you to the right person within the firm. Because HomeMatcher processes such a high level of detail, this analysis canât be condensed into a simple DIY filter interface. Instead, we handle it behind the scenes to deliver recommendations with pinpoint accuracy.
The HDB Directory of Renovation Contractors, or HDB DRC, is the official list of contractors registered with HDB and approved to carry out renovation works in HDB flats.
HDB permits are required for renovation works that affect the structure or safety of your flat. This includes hacking walls, changing floor finishes such as tiles or parquet, replacing bathroom wall and floor tiles, installing or altering windows, and modifying doors that face common corridors. Plumbing works that affect the main pipes and extensive electrical rewiring also require approval. Cosmetic upgrades like painting, built-in carpentry, or changing internal doors typically do not need a permit, but HDB still advises homeowners to only engage contractors from the Directory of Renovation Contractor (DRC).
HomeMatch makes it simple to search and compare between HDB-Approved interior designers and renovation contractors. âOn our platform, you can compare Interior Designers side by side â view their profiles, portfolios, and reviews all in one place. Apply filters to quickly narrow down firms that fit your requirements e.g. budget, style, expertise required, location etc.
We only list firms that are both HDB-approved and CaseTrust-accredited to give homeowners greater assurance. While being in the HDB DRC simply means a contractor has undergone the required training to carry out works in HDB flats, it is not a measure of quality or credibility. CaseTrust accreditation goes further by ensuring firms follow fair consumer practices, transparent contracts, and higher service standards. By combining both requirements, HomeMatch helps you find renovators who are not only authorised by HDB but also rigorously screened for trustworthiness.
âIf you enquire with an eligible interior firm via HomeMatch, youâll also enjoy the complimentary Safest-Smartest Assurance, which includes contract checks, 100% deposit protection, individual screening, and precision matching.
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Our proprietary HomeMatcher tool (using 500+ data points as of Apr â24) finds the most suitable matches based on your budget, aesthetics, lifestyle, working style, property type, renovation timeline, and other requirements.
With the largest database of individual renovator profiles, we donât just match you with a firm, we match you with the right person within the firm for your project.
Because our system analyses more than 500+ data points(Apr â24), itâs impossible to condense this level of detail into a simple interface for homeowners to use themselves. Instead, HomeMatcher processes it all behind the scenes, delivering recommendations with pinpoint accuracy.
This not only improves your chances of finding the right renovator the first time, but also helps you avoid wasting hours meeting wrong ones.
