We could not verify a chain hardware shop Punggol residents can walk to. The one Punggol household and electrical shop we found on an official list is Yufu, at 261 Punggol Way #01-06 (check live). For DIY chains, the nearest are MR DIY and Selffix at The Seletar Mall, then Pasir Ris and Tampines.

A missing screw should not cost you a whole afternoon, so here is where to look first.

This page is part of eduKate Punggol’s Essential Information for Punggol, our quick answers and where-to-go lists for everyday life in Punggol. It lists hardware and DIY shops in and around Punggol, which jobs you can do yourself and which need a licensed worker, and the Town Council rule on carrying building materials.

Quick answer

• In Punggol: Yufu Household & Electrical, 261 Punggol Way #01-06, appears on the government’s Climate Vouchers retailer list, which is undated. Its hours are not published, so check live before you go.
• Locks and keys: Waterway Point’s directory lists My Digital Lock (#B2-13) and Mister Minit (#B2-16B) (check live).
• Nearest DIY chains: MR DIY and Selffix at The Seletar Mall, then Selffix at Pasir Ris Mall, MR DIY at Downtown East and Selffix at Century Square.
• Licensed jobs: wiring, new power points and circuit breakers need a Licensed Electrical Worker. Electric storage water heaters and water service pipes need a PUB Licensed Plumber.
• Tiles and cement: carrying building materials through a lift or across common property needs Punggol Town Council’s written permission first.

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Hardware Shops and DIY Supplies in and near Punggol

Neighbourhood hardware shops rarely publish their details online, and we could not find an official list for Punggol Plaza, Oasis Terraces or the neighbourhood shops. The table includes only shops we could confirm, and nothing is ranked.

Shop	Address	Hours (checked October 2026)	Good to know
Yufu Household & Electrical	261 Punggol Way, #01-06, Singapore 820261.	Check live.	Climate Vouchers outlet for items including fans, LED lights, WCs, sinks, basins, showers and heat-pump water heaters.
My Digital Lock, Waterway Point	83 Punggol Central, #B2-13 (check live).	Check live.	Digital door locks.
Mister Minit, Waterway Point	83 Punggol Central, #B2-16B (check live).	Check live.	Key cutting and shoe repair-type services.
MR DIY, The Seletar Mall	33 Sengkang West Avenue, #02-25/26/27/28, Singapore 797653.	10am–10pm.	Household goods, hardware and homeware. Opened 16 June 2025. MR DIY’s locator shows no Punggol store.
Selffix DIY, The Seletar Mall	33 Sengkang West Avenue, #B2-08/09 (check live).	Listed as 10.30am–9.30pm daily (check live).	On Selffix’s official store locator. Tel 6702 2508 (check live).
Selffix DIY, Pasir Ris Mall	7 Pasir Ris Central, B2-21, Singapore 519612.	Check live.	Tel 6022 0638.
MR DIY, Downtown East	1 Pasir Ris Close, #01-103, E!Hub @ Downtown East, Singapore 519599.	10am–10pm.	A second MR DIY on the Pasir Ris side.
Intertech Hardware (HomeFix)	441 Pasir Ris Drive 6, #01-60, Singapore 510441.	Check live.	Climate Vouchers outlet for items including fans and WCs.
Selffix DIY, Century Square (Tampines)	2 Tampines Central 5, #B1-05, Singapore 529509.	Check live.	Tel 6223 2508.
Unidbox (Hougang)	685 Hougang Street 61, #01-154, Singapore 530685.	Check live.	Bathroom and water fittings. Climate Vouchers outlet.
Unidbox (Kovan)	210 Hougang Street 21, #01-245, Singapore 530210.	Check live.	As above.

Hours checked October 2026. Confirm before you go: MR DIY store locator, Selffix store locator, and the Climate Vouchers retailer map. The Yufu, Intertech and Unidbox details come from the scheme’s downloadable retailer list, which carries no year, so check the official map that each outlet still takes part. Mall directories sometimes keep shops that have since gone, so trust the brand’s own locator over an old listing.

Which Shop Fits Your Job

A quick fix close to home

Try Yufu on Punggol Way first, after checking that it is open. We could not verify a 24-hour hardware shop anywhere nearby.

Tools and a full DIY range

The Seletar Mall has both MR DIY and Selffix under one roof, so one trip covers most shopping lists.

Bathroom fittings and water-saving taps

Unidbox’s Hougang and Kovan outlets are listed for bathroom and water fittings. Water-efficient fittings may qualify for Climate Vouchers at listed outlets; our Climate Vouchers checklist explains what counts.

Locks and keys

Waterway Point is the nearest place to look. If you are already locked out, our locksmiths and digital locks guide explains what to do.

Renovation materials

For larger work, start with the rules. Our Punggol renovation guide covers HDB permits and defects.

What You Can Do Yourself, and What Needs a Licence

• Usually fine to do yourself: painting, changing a bulb, assembling furniture, and, according to EMA, connecting a light fitting to an existing point.
• Needs a Licensed Electrical Worker: installing, repairing or changing wiring; adding, extending or replacing sockets, switches or lighting points; and replacing the consumer control unit or circuit breakers (EMA).
• Needs a PUB Licensed Plumber: installing or replacing an electric storage water heater, or water service pipes (PUB).
• Check before you drill: BTO flats have concealed wiring. The MyNiceHome move-in guide links HDB’s drawing on drilling into walls with concealed wiring.
• The household shelter is special: read our household shelter guide before adding shelves or finishes.

Our licensed electricians and plumbers guide shows how to check a licence in a few minutes.

How to Plan a DIY Job in Punggol, Step by Step

1. Decide who does the job. Use the list above. If any part needs a licence, book that part first.
2. Check the walls. Look at HDB’s concealed-wiring drawing before drilling, and read the household shelter guide before touching shelter walls.
3. Measure and photograph. Snap the old part, its label and its fittings. Better still, take it with you.
4. Check the shop first. Most neighbourhood shops do not publish hours, so ring or pass by before a special trip.
5. Buy SAFETY-marked electrical items. EMA advises buying appliances that bear the SAFETY mark.
6. Get permission for building materials. Under by-law 3(b), moving building material or renovation debris through a lift or across common property needs the Town Council’s prior written permission. Call +65 6590 9500.
7. Mind the neighbours. Keep noise down, especially between 10.30pm and 7am, as MyNiceHome advises.

Your DIY Shopping Kit

• The old part, or a clear photo of it next to a ruler.
• Measurements of the space, including pipe or screw sizes if you know them.
• The model number of the appliance or fitting.
• A photo of the wall or cabinet where the new item will go.
• A short list. Hardware aisles are very good at selling you things you did not need.

Costs and Climate Vouchers

Hardware prices are set by each shop, and we found none published for the shops above. Climate Vouchers can only be spent on eligible energy-efficient appliances and water-efficient fittings at listed outlets. Yufu, Unidbox and Intertech appear on the scheme’s retailer list, but confirm on the official map that an outlet still participates before you buy.

Neighbour’s Tips for Hardware Shopping in Punggol

• Combine the Seletar trip. MR DIY and Selffix in one mall means one journey for both price and range.
• Take the old part. Taps, hinges and plugs come in more sizes than you would expect.
• A new water heater needs two professionals. A PUB Licensed Plumber installs it, and it needs a dedicated power point, never a three-pin plug.
• Air the flat when painting. Our painting and indoor air guide covers fumes and haze days.
• Hiring a contractor instead? Check them first with our DRC contractor check.
• Keep spare keys sensible. If you switch to a digital lock, keep a backup plan for flat batteries.

If It Is an Emergency

• Burst pipe: turn off the water to the flat. For a major burst, call PUB’s 24-hour line on 1800-2255-782.
• Gas smell: call City Energy on 1800 752 1800, 24 hours, from a safe distance.
• Power cut or supply fault: SP, 1800 778 8888, 24 hours.
• Common-area fault after office hours: Punggol Town Council EMSU, 1800-325 8888.
• Smoke, sparks or flames: leave the flat and call 995.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an MR DIY in Punggol?

No. MR DIY’s locator shows no Punggol store. The nearest is at The Seletar Mall, which opened on 16 June 2025, open 10am to 10pm.

Is there a Selffix in Punggol?

Not on Selffix’s official locator. The nearest stores are at The Seletar Mall, Pasir Ris Mall and Century Square in Tampines.

Can I change a light fitting myself?

EMA says connecting a light fitting to an existing point does not need a Licensed Electrical Worker. Adding or moving a lighting point does.

Can I install a water heater I bought myself?

No. Installing or replacing an electric storage water heater must be done by a PUB Licensed Plumber, and it needs a dedicated power point.

Do I need permission to bring tiles or cement up in the lift?

Yes. Punggol Town Council’s by-laws require its prior written permission to move building material or renovation debris through a lift or across common property.

Where can I get keys cut near Punggol MRT?

Waterway Point’s directory lists Mister Minit at #B2-16B. The listing is third-party, so check live before you go.

More Help on eduKate Punggol

• Renovating a Punggol flat: HDB rules, defects, permits and what to check.
• HDB renovation permits, contractors and noise
• Verify a renovation contractor in the DRC
• Locked out in Punggol: locksmiths and digital locks.
• Furniture and homeware shops near Punggol
• Official: EMA: licensed electrical workers · PUB: plumbing for homeowners · Town Council by-laws (PDF)

The Right Part, the Right Hands

Check the walls, take the old part, and leave wiring, pipes and water heaters to licensed workers. The rest of the toolbox is yours to enjoy. There is real satisfaction in a shelf that stays up and a tap that finally stops dripping.

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Checked October 2026. Addresses, opening hours, fees and rules change, so please confirm with the official source before you go.