At T Se7en Alucraft, aluminium kitchen cabinets are priced per foot run, starting from S$240. A typical 4-room BTO kitchen costs S$5,000 to S$20,000 for cabinets, before countertop and GST.
Where your kitchen lands in that range depends on six things: total length, layout shape, tall units, detailing, finishes, hardware and installation conditions. This page shows how each one moves the number, walks through a real BTO quote line by line, and gives you a checklist for comparing quotes from different suppliers.
If you are still deciding on material, start with our overview of aluminium kitchen cabinets.
Most Singapore suppliers quote cabinets by the foot run or meter run: the length of cabinetry measured along the wall. In some cases, top (wall) cabinets and bottom (base) cabinets are measured and priced separately, because bottom cabinets carry more weight, drawers and plumbing cut-outs.
Everything else is added on top of the foot-run rate:
A quote that gives only one total, with no foot-run breakdown, is hard for homeowners to check. Ask for a quote based on your floor plan, and the add-ons that you need. Specifically ask to leave out items that you don’t need, so contractors/IDs knows which material and labour is used less.
Not sure which level you need? Our guide to modular vs custom aluminium cabinets.
This is a recent T Se7en Alucraft project in.The homeowners cook daily and wanted more storage without a full pantry wall.
Line item | Quantity |
Top cabinets | 14 ft |
Bottom cabinets | 14 ft |
Tall unit (oven + microwave housing) | 12 ft |
Soft-close drawer stack | 12 qty |
Pull-out basket | 4 qty |
Dish rack | 1 |
Installation |
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Total (cabinets only) |
What they chose not to do: Instead of using sintered stone backsplash, they have opted for glass backing which was a material that cost significantly lesser. By forgoing aesthetics while keeping to functional principles, they were still able to achieve their initial goal of using sintered stone in the first place. That one decision saved roughly S$2,000 SGD.
What we would point out: is that this decision may not work for everyone, because beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Just because a more cost effective material was used, it does not mean the material is bad. Instead, the cost effective material has been tested and proven by the market for many years.
Cabinets are only one part of a renovation budget. For the full picture, see our breakdown of HDB renovation cost in Singapore.
Upfront, aluminium cabinets usually cost more than laminated plywood for the same layout. The difference decreases shows up over time, especially when the need to change a cabinet every 10-20 years goes away using aluminium cabinets.in the sink and dishwasher zone.
Factor | Aluminium | Laminated plywood |
Water exposure | Does not swell or rot | Can swell if edges get wet |
Termites | Not affected | Can be affected |
Upfront cost (per ft run) | $200 – $700 | $100-$500 |
Expected lifespan | No end-of-life reported yet | 2-20 years depending on the grade of wood used |
Repair if damaged | Usually the whole unit | Usually the whole unit |
Example: A customer took over a resale concrete kitchen cabinet which was working perfectly fine. However, the wooden doors and carcass were falling apart. Instead of replacing the plywood and concrete completely, we were able to do a partial replacement by tearing out what is needed, and replacing it with aluminium. This ensures the most amount of money saved while at the same time, least wastage and lowest cost. We were able to help reduce cost, and at the same time, giving the cabinet a new life.
A lower total usually means something is missing, not that the job is the same. Put both quotes side by side and check these eight lines:
If a line is missing from one quote, ask for it in writing before you decide.
Save on: extra corner systems you will rarely open, a full pantry wall when one tall unit covers your needs, and premium finishes on top cabinets above eye level.
Do not save on: drawer runners and hinges in the cooking zone, which get opened dozens of times a day, and the cabinet under the sink, where water damage starts. Most common customer regrets after getting their cabinet is not deciding if they need more countertop space, or if they need more storage space. These can easily be balanced with the right planning.
An exact price needs your measurements, layout and chosen spec. Here is how to get one:
Planning a full kitchen renovation, not just cabinets? Talk to us about the whole job. You can also browse our full range of aluminium kitchen cabinets.
Planning a full kitchen renovation, not just cabinets? Talk to us about the whole job. You can also browse our full range of aluminium kitchen cabinets.
At T Se7en Alucraft, standard top and bottom cabinets start generally from around $2,000 onwards, depending on the foot run/meter run. The rate rises with finish, hardware and accessories, as shown in the price guide above.
BTO kitchens fall between 5,000low and $20,000 for cabinets only. Layout and tall units cause most of the difference.
No from our end, we generally seperate the costing for a clearer picture. Owners are also open to select their own choice of stone contractors not within our circle, if applicable.
We are GST registered company
Usually because they cover different scope. One may include tall units, soft-close hardware, dismantling and disposal; the other may not. Compare the eight lines in the checklist above, not the totals.
We only add what homeowner needs for their home. No two home are the same.
Modular units cost less when your kitchen fits standard sizes. Custom work costs more but is more applicable to homeowners in singapore, as no two homes are the same especially for HDB where gaps happens beside a DB box or around a pillar.
Yes, as a rough range. Send us your floor plan and the length of each wall, and we can estimate within 70-90% certainty. The final quote still needs you to visit our factory/showroom.
Typical fabrication lead time, takes around 2-3 weeks, with 1-2 and how many days installation.
Follow our warranty guide here.
Your floor plan, photos of your current kitchen, and a rough budget. A list of what you store most, such as pots, dry food or appliances, also helps us plan drawers and tall units.
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