Professional Wall Hacking, Drywall Removal, and Partition Dismantling Services

Wall Hacking Contractor

Wall hacking and partition removal are core to almost every reinstatement project. Whether it is a single drywall partition in an HDB flat or an entire floor of modular walls in a corporate office, removing walls safely and cleanly requires the right technique, the right tools, and an understanding of what may be hidden behind the surface. We provide professional wall hacking and partition removal across all property types in Singapore.

What Wall Hacking & Partition Removal Covers

Drywall and Plasterboard Partition Removal

The most common partition type in Singapore offices and commercial units. We dismantle drywall panels, metal stud framing, insulation, and skirting. Cable and data lines running within the partition are traced, disconnected, and safely terminated. The wall line is cleared back to the floor and ceiling junction.

Brick and Block Wall Hacking

For masonry walls — including brick, concrete block, and lightweight block partitions — we use powered breakers and hand tools to hack the wall down in controlled sections. We verify that the wall is non-load-bearing before work begins. Where required, a Professional Engineer endorsement is secured. Debris is bagged and removed progressively to keep the site clear.

Glass and Modular Partition Dismantling

Glass partitions — framed or frameless, single-glazed or double-glazed — require careful handling to prevent breakage and injury. We dismantle glass panels individually, remove aluminium or steel framing, and extract floor channels and head tracks. Tempered glass is handled according to safety protocol and disposed of at approved facilities.

Full Wall Hacking & Partition Removal Scope

Partition Types We Remove

• Drywall / plasterboard partitions with metal stud framing
• Brick walls — non-load-bearing only
• Concrete block walls — non-load-bearing only
• Lightweight aerated concrete panel walls
• Glass partitions — framed, frameless, single-glaze, double-glaze
• Modular system walls and demountable partitions
• Half-height walls and room dividers
• Cubicle partitions and workstation screens
• False walls and concealer panels
• Wall-mounted fixtures, shelves, and cabinets — removed before wall hacking

What We Handle Alongside Wall Removal

• Electrical cable tracing, disconnection, and termination within partition walls
• Data cable and trunking removal
• Wall socket and switch removal
• Skirting, architrave, and cornice removal
• Door frame and door leaf removal — if integrated with the partition
• Floor channel and head track extraction
• Debris collection, bagging, and progressive site clearance
• PE endorsement coordination — where required
• HDB renovation permit application — for HDB properties
• Building management submission — for commercial properties

Safety and Compliance

• Verification that the wall is non-load-bearing before any work begins
• PE endorsement for hacking of walls in HDB flats and for structural elements
• Dust containment using hoarding boards or protective sheeting
• PPE for all workers — helmets, gloves, safety boots, eye protection
• Noise control — work within permitted hours for the property type
• Proper disposal of all debris at NEA-approved facilities

What Is Not Included

Wall hacking and partition removal does not include:

• Hacking of load-bearing walls, columns, beams, or structural elements — these require separate structural engineering assessment and are not part of standard reinstatement
• Making good of adjoining walls, floors, and ceilings — this falls under our Painting & Wall Restoration or Surface Restoration services
• Electrical rewiring or installation of new power points — we terminate and remove, but do not install new
• Repainting — covered under our Painting & Wall Restoration service

Project Timeline

A single drywall partition can be removed in half a day to one day. Multiple walls or a full office floor may take 2 to 5 days. Brick and block wall hacking takes longer than drywall removal. Glass partition dismantling requires additional care and may take 1 to 2 days per partition depending on size. We provide a firm timeline after our free site assessment.

Enquire About Wall Hacking & Partition Removal

We provide a free site survey and professional advice on your wall hacking and partition removal requirements. The cost depends on the number of walls, wall type, size, and whether permits or PE endorsements are needed. All quotations are fixed price.