Bathtub choke price in Singapore
A typical bathtub choke job in Singapore costs $80–$200 (per job, estimate). The exact price depends on what is found on site, and is confirmed with you before any work starts.
Typical price
$80–$200per job, estimateTypical job time
45–120 min
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Price breakdown
| Item | Typical (SGD) |
|---|---|
| Clearing plug waste and trap with hand toolsEstimate. There is little published price data for tub chokes | $80–$150 |
| Drain machine on the waste or branch pipe | $140–$220 |
| Replace pop-up or push plug wasteBasic waste; designer finishes cost more | $60–$120 |
| After-hours surchargeEvenings, late night and public holidays | $50–$150 |
Ranges are based on public price lists and quotes in Singapore. They are a guide, not an offer.
What changes the price
- How easy the trap is to reach. A tub with a removable panel is quicker than a fully tiled one.
- Whether the choke is in the plug waste, the trap or the pipe beyond.
- Whether the pop-up or push plug waste needs replacing.
- Any tile or panel work needed to reach the trap, which is quoted separately.
- Time of day. Late-night and public-holiday visits cost more.
What is included
Usually included
- Transport to your home
- Clearing the plug waste, overflow and trap
- Fill and drain test
- Basic clean-up of the work area
Usually extra
- Removing or reinstating tiles or a tiled side panel
- Replacement waste or trap parts unless stated
- Waterproofing or floor slab leak repairs
- After-hours surcharge unless stated
HDB vs condo vs landed
HDB
Usually close to a floor trap choke when the tub drains into the bathroom floor trap and the trap is easy to reach. Fully tiled-in tubs cost more.
Condo
Condo tubs are often built into a tiled or stone surround. Without an access hatch, the price depends on how the trap can be reached.
Landed
Similar for the tub itself. Upstairs tubs with a long run to the stack or inspection chamber are more likely to need a machine.
Bathtub choke price: common questions
Why can you only give an estimate for a bathtub choke?
There is little published pricing for tub chokes in Singapore, and the cost depends mostly on how the trap is reached. A photo of the tub, its side panel and the floor trap sent on WhatsApp gives a much better estimate.
Will I pay for tile work if the trap is behind tiles?
Opening and reinstating tiles is not part of a choke clearing price. If it looks necessary, you should be told before any tile is removed, and you can ask whether the choke can be reached another way first.
More about bathtub choke
Symptoms, causes and what the job involves: Bathtub choke.
- Floor trap choke price$50–$180
- Wash basin choke price$80–$130
- Drain pipe choke price$150–$500
- Bathroom flood price$80–$250
- Bathroom waterproofing price$450–$3,800
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