Adding or replacing a roof should be a straightforward improvement to your home. In practice it rarely feels that way. Worries about leaks appearing six months later, quotes that balloon halfway through the job, and contractors who stop answering the phone once the deposit clears can turn an exciting upgrade into a stressful one.
Finding a roofing contractor in Singapore who actually delivers what they promised is what separates a smooth project from an expensive lesson. A roof is not a cosmetic item — it is the part of your property standing between your interior and 2,100mm of annual rainfall, relentless UV, and monsoon wind loads. Choose well and you forget about it for a decade. Choose badly and you inherit water stains, rusted framing and repair bills.
This guide gives you a clear process for evaluating a contractor’s credentials, understanding material options, and judging installation quality — so you can appoint a partner who builds something that lasts.
In Singapore’s tropical climate, a roof is a working part of the building envelope, not just a cover. It has to shed torrential rain quickly, resist corrosion in constant humidity, and hold its fixings against wind uplift. A properly designed roof channels water decisively away from walls, windows and structure.
The consequences of getting it wrong are not cosmetic. Poorly detailed flashing, under-specified fixings or an unsuitable fall gradient lead to ponding, seepage into walls, mould, rotted battens and, in serious cases, structural damage to the supporting frame.
Every junction is a potential failure point — where the roof meets the wall, where fixings penetrate the sheet, and around skylights and gutters.
A well-executed roof or roof extension is a genuine upgrade, not just maintenance.
Comparing quotes alone tells you almost nothing. Use these criteria to separate professional building contractors from casual installers.
An expert contractor is transparent about gauge, coating, profile and supplier, and can justify each choice for your exposure and roof pitch. Be cautious of anyone pushing a single product without explaining why, or who cannot name what they are installing.
Metal roofing (zinc, aluminium, colorbond). The workhorse for landed homes, terraces and factories. Strong, long-lasting, and available in profiles from heritage-matched to modern flat-pan. Correct gauge and coating matter more than brand.
Aluminium composite panels (ACP). Lightweight, corrosion-resistant and visually clean, with a wide range of finishes. Reduces structural load compared with heavier systems, which makes it well suited to extensions and outdoor covers.
Polycarbonate. Blocks UV while letting daylight through — ideal for carports, walkways and side extensions where you do not want a dark space.
Clay, concrete and composite tile. The traditional choice for pitched landed roofs and conservation properties, where heritage profile matching matters.
Galvanised steel framing. Whatever the covering, the frame underneath decides the lifespan. Zinc coating resists rust in humidity, and steel does not attract termites.
Most roofing complaints in Singapore trace back to the same thing: the company you signed with is not the company that showed up. When installation is subcontracted, the quality chain and the warranty chain split — and when a leak appears, each party points at the other.
At Roofers, survey, fabrication, installation and warranty all sit with one team on one payroll. Our project manager attends your property, photographs the roof condition, takes measurements and issues a written report setting out repair and replacement options with no obligation. If a leak develops within the warranty period, we are back on site within 48 hours with no callout fee.
That single chain of accountability is why most of our work comes from referrals.
Verify BCA registration and bizSAFE. Confirm WAH certification and public liability cover. Insist on an on-site inspection and a written diagnosis. Compare three itemised quotes on scope, not headline price. Get both warranties in writing. Ask who is actually doing the work.
Do those six things and you will have filtered out nearly every contractor who causes problems.
How much does a new roof cost in Singapore? It depends on area, material, access and structural work required. A small patio or awning extension may start in the low thousands, while a full landed-home metal roof replacement runs considerably higher. Only an on-site measurement produces a real number.
Do I need approval before roofing works? Often, yes. HDB common property works require an HDB-registered contractor. Condominiums generally need MCST approval. Larger landed additions may require BCA or URA submission, with PE or QP involvement.
How long do roofs last here? Well-specified metal roofing commonly exceeds 15–20 years. Polycarbonate typically runs 5–10 years before yellowing. Tile lasts decades, but the fixings and underlay usually need attention first.
How long does installation take? Small extensions are often a few days. Full roof replacement on a landed property typically runs one to three weeks depending on area, access and weather.
What is the difference between a direct contractor and a subcontractor? A direct contractor manages the project end to end and owns the warranty. A subcontractor is a third party brought in for specific tasks, which splits accountability and complicates claims.
Roofers Home & Decor Pte Ltd has been a Singapore roofing contractor since 2014, with 3,000+ residential and commercial installations completed island-wide — landed homes, terrace houses, condo penthouses, shophouses, conservation properties and industrial buildings. We specialise in custom metal and tile roofing, roof extensions, ACP roofing, skylights, awnings, ZipBlinds, decking and aluminium ceiling panels, with PE and QP consultancy available.
Founder: [[FOUNDER NAME]] started Roofers in 2014 after [[X]] years on Singapore roofing sites, on one rule that has not changed since — the installer on your roof is on our payroll, never a subcontractor. He still takes owner-level calls directly, and the crew he leads carries a combined 60+ years of on-site experience.
Accreditations and awards: BCA-registered roofing contractor. WSH bizSAFE Level 3. Work-At-Height certification for every installer. Public liability insurance with $1M coverage. Structures engineered to SS 555. Written 10-year workmanship warranty on metal roofs, 5-year on tile, with 48-hour on-site response.
Website: roofers.com.sg Phone / WhatsApp: +65 9777 2688 Email: hello@roofers.com.sg Address: 6 Ubi Road 1, #04-05 Wintech Centre, Singapore 408726 Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 9.00am – 6.00pm
Free on-site roof inspection and written quote — no obligation.
BCA registration, certification for the relevant work category, public liability insurance, workmen’s compensation insurance, 1-3 year workmanship warranty in writing, transparent itemised quotation, and verifiable portfolio of completed projects.
Check BCA registration online, request portfolio with site addresses for verification, confirm insurance coverage with policy numbers, get itemised written quotation (not lump-sum), check Google reviews and CaseTrust accreditation.
Are you BCA registered? Can I see 3 recent similar projects? What’s included in the quotation? What workmanship warranty do you offer? What insurance do you carry? Who is the project supervisor?
Established roofing contractors typically have 10-20+ years of experience. Look for combined team experience across multiple roofing systems (metal, tile, ACP, polycarbonate, bitumen).
For repair work: $500-$3,000 depending on extent. For installation: $5-$30/sqft based on material. For full replacement of a 1500 sqft landed property roof: $15,000-$45,000.
6 Ubi Road 1
#04-05
Wintech Centre
Singapore 408726
hello@roofers.com.sg
+65 9777 2688
