Retail Shop Renovation in Singapore
Opening a new shop or renovating an existing one? LM Infinite handles retail shop renovations across Singapore, from shopping mall units to street-front stores. Our in-house team coordinates the renovation work, and we provide a written quotation before work begins so you know what is included and what it will cost.
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Renovating Your Retail Space
Planning a new shop or giving your existing store a fresh look? A well-planned renovation helps you display products clearly, make better use of floor space and create a comfortable environment for customers. Depending on your shop’s needs, the work may include shopfronts, signage, flooring, display shelves, counters, electrical wiring and plumbing, along with lighting installation to suit your products and layout.
LM Infinite provides retail shop renovation services across Singapore with our own team of tradesmen. We coordinate the work around your budget, target opening date and building management requirements. If you are planning a different type of business fit-out, you can also explore our commercial renovation services.
- Shopfront, glass frontage and signboards
- Ceilings, display lighting and electrical work
- Flooring and wall finishes
- Display shelves, counters and storeroom
- Power points, internet cabling and payment counter setup
- Returning the unit to its original condition when your lease ends
From first visit to opening day
1. Tell us about your shop
Send us the shop address and what you plan to do. We visit, measure the space and check what is already there. The visit is free.
2. Check the mall’s renovation rules
Malls and landlords set rules on materials, shopfront design, lighting, working hours and insurance. We send our plans to the management for approval before work starts.
3. Get a written renovation quote
Your quote lists the work, the materials, what is not included and a schedule planned back from your opening date. Night work is priced openly, so you can compare quotes fairly.
4. Get the approvals
Some changes, such as moving sprinklers, smoke detectors or exits, need fire safety approval from SCDF (Singapore Civil Defence Force). A registered architect or professional engineer submits the plans. We build exactly to what is approved.
5. Renovation work at night
Most malls only allow renovation after closing time. We put up protective boards around your unit and book deliveries and lift use in advance.
6. Final checks and opening
We fix any small defects, clean the unit and take down the site boards in time for your opening day, not after it.
Shop renovation cost in Singapore
A standard retail shop renovation in Singapore costs around S$120 to S$180 per square foot, based on published 2026 industry estimates. A typical shop of 400 to 800 sq ft often falls between S$30,000 and S$80,000. Simple shops cost less, and premium flagship stores cost more.
- Shop size and shopfront width
- The standard of finish the mall or landlord requires
- Lighting and ceiling design
- Amount and finish of display shelves and counters
- Night work and limited delivery times
- How tight your opening date is
These figures are a rough guide, not a quote. They assume a standard finish and do not include permit and approval fees, so we suggest keeping an extra 10 to 15 percent as a buffer. For a price that fits your shop, ask us for a written quote. We will price it using your unit, the mall’s rules and your opening date.
Rules and approvals to know
A retail shop renovation needs approval from your landlord first and, in some cases, from government agencies. Either can delay your opening, and landlord approval is the one that most often runs late.
The mall’s renovation rules
Malls and managed buildings set rules on shopfront design, materials, lighting, working hours, delivery routes and insurance. The management usually has to approve your plans before you can start work, and this is the most common reason for a late start.
Changing what the shop is used for (URA)
Switching from one type of retail to another is usually simple. Turning a retail unit into a food shop is a change of use. For cafés and restaurants, see our restaurant renovation contractor page. It needs approval from the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), so sort this out before you sign the lease.
Signboard licence (BCA)
Outdoor signs and signboards need a licence from the Building and Construction Authority (BCA). Some signs, including those over 10 square metres, need an extra safety permit first. A licence cannot be passed to a new owner, so a new operator must apply again.
Fire safety (SCDF)
If the renovation changes sprinklers, smoke detectors, fire-rated walls or exits, the plans must be submitted to SCDF before work starts. A registered architect or professional engineer must do this, not a contractor. Open shopfronts and ceiling changes are the most common triggers.
Retail shop renovation near you
We do retail shop renovation across Singapore, in malls, street-front shops and neighbourhood units, from our base in Geylang. Looking for a renovation contractor near you? Renovating an office or clinic instead? See our commercial renovation page. Call or WhatsApp us with the shop address and a photo of the shopfront.
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Why clients keep calling us back
Certified and registered
BCA-registered contractor with ISO 45001:2018 and bizSAFE Star safety certification. Our safety record is documented, not assumed.
Our own team
Our own tradesmen and vehicles. No unknown subcontractors on your job.
Clear written quotes
Your quote is detailed before work starts. Nothing is added to your bill unless you approve it first.
Quick response
Most small jobs are attended within 1 to 2 working days. Larger jobs start with a free site visit.
Our renovation work
Planning a retail shop renovation?
One call is all it takes. Tell us what you need and we will arrange a free site visit anywhere in Singapore.
Shopfront, lighting and full shop renovations in malls and street-front units across Singapore. Send us your shop details and we will reply with a written renovation quote.
BCA Registered · ISO 45001:2018 · bizSAFE Star · Free site visit anywhere in Singapore
Retail Shop Renovation Singapore FAQ
It depends on your shop, but a standard finish usually costs about S$120 to S$180 per square foot, based on published 2026 industry estimates. A typical shop of 400 to 800 sq ft often falls between S$30,000 and S$80,000. These figures do not include permit and approval fees. For an accurate price, ask us for a written quote for your shop.
In a mall, the work is usually a few weeks of night work, but getting the mall’s approval can take longer than the work itself. Your quote includes a schedule planned back from your opening date.
In most cases, yes. Retail renovation involves building work, electrical work, lighting and the shopfront, and most landlords require a registered contractor with insurance and a clear work plan. We manage all of these under one contract.
Send us the shop address, a floor plan or photos, your design ideas, your opening date and the mall’s renovation rules if you have them. We visit the shop and send a detailed written quote showing the work, the materials, what is not included and the schedule. We suggest comparing at least three quotes for the same work.
Yes. We work across Singapore from our base in Geylang, in malls, street-front shops and neighbourhood units. Call +65 9095 4506 or WhatsApp us the shop details, and we will tell you straight away whether we can help.
Yes. Most malls only allow renovation after closing time, with set delivery times and lift bookings. We plan the work around those rules.
Yes. We quote this based on your lease and the landlord’s requirements. It usually means removing fittings and signs and returning the unit to an empty shell.
Yes. If a designer or brand has prepared the design, we build exactly to their drawings. We also handle the paperwork the landlord needs from a contractor, such as insurance, permits and night work approvals.
Other services we provide
Restaurant Renovation Contractor
Restaurant and café renovation built to meet licence rules: kitchen layout, drainage, exhaust and dining area.
Commercial Renovation
Showrooms, clinics, warehouses and service counters, renovated around your daily operations.
Office Renovation
Partitions, ceilings, power points and data points, done around your working hours.
Kitchen Cabinet Contractor
Display shelves, counters and storage built to your drawings.
Lighting Contractor
Display lighting, power points and payment counter wiring by licensed electricians.
Drywall Installation
Partition walls and false ceilings, built and finished by our own team.