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Clinic Renovation Cost Singapore (2026): GP, Dental and Aesthetic Fit-Out Prices

By ifix.sg by Trends Interior Design Pte Ltd (UEN 200408913Z) · Last updated 5 Nov 2026 · Sources cited below

Short answer: Published 2026 Singapore guides put a GP or general dental clinic fit-out at about S$150–S$350 per sq ft, specialist clinics at about S$350–S$550, and aesthetic or medi-spa clinics at about S$400–S$700. Equipment is usually extra. MOH licensing, infection control, M&E and fire safety work explain most of the gap.

How much does clinic renovation cost in Singapore in 2026?

A clinic renovation turns a commercial unit into a licensable healthcare facility, such as a GP, dental, specialist, aesthetic or day-surgery clinic [1]. It costs more per sq ft than an office or shop. Clinics need infection-control finishes, sterilisation rooms, more plumbing and electrical points, and sometimes radiation shielding.

The ranges below come from publicly published Singapore guides. They are indicative ranges from other firms, not a ifix.sg quotation, and usually exclude GST and medical equipment.

Some contractors publish totals by clinic size instead:

Note that the sources disagree widely. One contractor's small-clinic totals [4] work out well below the per-sq-ft bands in [1] and [3]. The difference is mostly scope: what's included, the specification, and whether equipment is in or out. Treat any single figure with caution and compare itemised quotes. Our price for your clinic is quote on request.

What is usually included in a clinic fit-out?

Published scopes for clinic contractors typically cover [1][3][4]:

• Space planning and authority submissions
• Partitions for consultation, treatment and sterilisation rooms
• M&E works: power, lighting, data, nurse call and ducted ventilation
• Plumbing for basins, dental chairs and sterilisation areas
• Vinyl flooring and infection-control wall and ceiling finishes
• Joinery for reception, dispensary and storage
• Specialist items such as lead lining and medical gas coordination where needed

Equipment such as dental chairs or X-ray machines is usually priced separately [4].

What drives the cost of a clinic fit-out?

Clinic type and number of rooms

More consultation rooms, procedure rooms and dental chair bays mean more partitions, doors, plumbing points and power and data points. One contractor lists clinic size, scope, the number of consultation and treatment rooms, electrical, medical gas and plumbing complexity, and finishes as the main cost drivers [4].

Infection control and finishes

The fit-out must support infection control, sterilisation workflow and separation of clean and dirty zones [1]. In practice that means wipeable, seamless surfaces, vinyl flooring, a sterilisation room and a dispensary [1]. Infection-control surfaces, medical gas and accessibility are why clinic costs run well above offices [6].

M&E, plumbing and medical gas

Dental chairs need plumbing, suction and water lines. Some clinics need medical gas piping, such as oxygen or nitrous oxide [4]. Ducted ventilation, nurse-call and data systems add electrical and ACMV work [1][3].

Radiation shielding

Clinics with intraoral or panoramic radiography need lead-lined walls, as do specialist imaging rooms [1][2]. This is one of the main reasons specialist clinics sit in a higher cost band.

Partitions and acoustics

Consultation rooms need privacy, so partition build-up and acoustic performance matter. For indicative partition prices, see our partition wall cost guide.

Equipment

Chairs, plant and sterilisation equipment are often priced separately. In one dental estimate, equipment is 35–50% of the total [2]. Always check whether a quote includes equipment.

What approvals does a clinic renovation need?

• MOH licensing (HCSA). The operator must hold or apply for a Healthcare Services Act licence for the service, such as outpatient medical or dental. The fit-out must meet that service's facility standards, and the premises are inspected before the licence is granted [1]. Guides cite minimum room sizes, sterilisation facilities, waste disposal and ventilation [3].
• URA change of use. If the unit was not previously a clinic, a change of use to a healthcare establishment may be needed [2]. URA advises not to commit to tenancy or renovation works before its decision [7].
• BCA building works. Structural, partition and M&E works may need BCA approval through a Qualified Person [2].
• SCDF fire safety. Fire safety works, including layout changes that affect escape routes or fire compartments, need SCDF plan approval unless exempt or lodged as minor works [8]. A Fire Safety Certificate may be required [2].
• Landlord or building management. Expect a renovation permit, work hours and insurance requirements.

How long does a clinic renovation take?

One contractor's FAQ gives about 3–5 weeks for a standard shop fit-out and notes that regulated spaces such as clinics add 2–3 weeks for permits [5]. Allow time for the MOH inspection before opening, and for any URA or SCDF approvals before works start [1][7][8].

How can you keep clinic renovation costs under control?

• Confirm the unit's approved use before signing the lease, to avoid a refused change of use [7].
• Choose a unit with suitable plumbing and power, so you need fewer new risers and points.
• Fix the room schedule early. Moving a sterilisation room or X-ray room late is expensive.
• Separate fit-out from equipment in your quotes so you can compare like for like [2][4].
• Hold a contingency. Medical fit-outs often uncover services issues in older units.

What does it cost to reinstate a clinic at the end of the lease?

Most commercial leases require you to hand the unit back in its original or bare condition. Lead-lined walls, plumbing for chairs, partitions and ceilings may all need removing. One dental guide cites S$25–S$35 per sq ft for a tier-B or suburban office-type reinstatement as a planning figure [2]. We publish current commercial reinstatement ranges and cost drivers in its reinstatement cost Singapore guide [9]. Building the reinstatement into your budget from day one avoids surprises at lease end.

Related renovation cost guides

Also see the salon, tuition centre, F&B and HDB shop renovation cost guides. For a broader view, read the commercial renovation cost guide.

Why talk to ifix.sg?

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