Here is an overview of some important points to note before submitting your application to HDB to be listed in the Directory of Renovation Contractors (DRC).

Under Rule 6 of the Housing and Development (Renovation Control) Rules 2006, only contractors listed in the DRC may:

Carry out renovations in HDB flats
Offer/ Undertake to personally carry out renovation work
Advertise or hold himself out as being listed in the DRC or as a person legally permitted to personally carry out renovation work in an HDB flat. For example, a contractor not listed in the DRC is not permitted to:

Claim that he can renovate HDB flats
Advertise/ promote renovation services for HDB flats by the following means (including but not limited to):
- Posting on websites and social media networks (e.g. Facebook)
- Distributing printed collaterals
- Displaying information in any business premises

Any person who commits the abovementioned offences shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000.

Crime prevention during renovation work

We recommend that renovation contractors take the following crime prevention measures when carrying out renovation works:

Use close-shackled locks to secure the flat, instead of number locks
Do not leave the flat unattended, even if only for a short while. Ensure that all the doors, windows, and openings are secured before leaving the flat
Check the Singapore Police Force and National Crime Prevention websites for further crime prevention advice

Important Information on Renovation