Tile hacking looks simple — break the tiles, sweep them up, lay the new floor. It's the step that causes the most hidden damage when done badly. Hack too deep and you crack the slab or puncture the waterproofing membrane beneath, leaving your neighbour's ceiling with a slow leak that surfaces months later. Leave the adhesive proud and your new tiles won't bond, lifting within a year. We hack floor and wall tiles right down to the bare slab, grind the adhesive flat, check the screed and waterproofing as we go, and hand back a clean, true bonding surface your tiler can lay straight onto — whether it's a single HDB bathroom or a whole-unit floor refresh.
What's Included
Ceramic, porcelain, homogeneous and marble tiles removed down to the slab.
Residual thin-set and cement screed ground flat for a true bonding surface.
Kitchen, bathroom and feature wall tiles removed without damaging the substrate.
Skirting tiles, door thresholds and transition strips included in the strip-out.
How We Work
We check the slab condition, existing screed and any waterproofing before hacking begins.
Tiles broken and lifted in manageable sections to control dust and debris volume.
A floor grinder flattens residual adhesive and screed to a sound bonding surface.
All tile fragments and dust bagged, chute-managed and disposed of lawfully.
Work Archive
Before
AfterAn ageing Punggol HDB bathroom — stained wall and floor tiles, a dated pedestal sink and worn fittings. We hacked the toilet wall tiles back to bare concrete and cleared out the old fittings, bagging and hauling all debris so the unit was handed back as a clean shell ready for the new bathroom.
Before
AfterDated galley kitchen with stubborn built-in cabinets and wall tiles. We dismantled the cabinets, countertop and backsplash, hacked floor and wall tiles to the bare slab, and hauled all debris — handing back a clean shell ready for the new kitchen install.
Before
AfterTight access through a narrow corridor made debris haulage the main challenge. We hacked the bedroom and balcony opening, stripped floor tiles to the screed, bagged all rubble, and handed back a clean structural shell ready for the new platform bed and tiling.
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AfterMulti-level living room with thick floor tiles and heavy screed. We stripped all floor tiles and screed to the bare slab across two levels, managed debris through bag-and-haul, and handed back a clean slate ready for the new flooring install.
The Trust Matrix
Hacking is high-stakes work. The wrong swing can damage structure, services or your neighbour's property. Our credentials are your guarantee it's done right — whether you're a homeowner, an interior designer, or a main contractor who needs a dependable demolition partner.
BCA Registered Builder
Licensed
A licensed general builder under the Building & Construction Authority — so your hacking is done legally, safely, and to code.
HDB Registered Contractor
HB-06-2556H
Approved to carry out hacking works in all HDB flats — we handle your HDB renovation permit submission on your behalf.
WSHC Compliant Team
Full PPE
Every crew member is trained, insured and site-safety certified — protecting your home, your neighbours, and our workers.
Typical Turnaround
2–5 Days
Most residential strip-outs are completed and cleared within a week, so your renovation programme stays on track.
Questions
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We hack tiles and grind adhesive flat. Loose or damaged screed is removed to the bare slab — we advise on site.
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Free Site Assessment
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BCA Licensed, HDB Registered
General Contractor