Bathroom Renovations Bayswater
Bayswater Bathrooms,
Done Beautifully
Delivering exceptional bathroom renovations in Bayswater and across Melbourne for over 20 years. Family-run, fixed pricing, no hidden costs.
Your Bayswater Bathroom, Done Properly
At Smarter Home Renovations, we have been delivering exceptional bathroom renovations in Bayswater for over 20 years. Established in early 2002, our family-run business is proud to provide friendly, fast, fair, and efficient home renovation services throughout metropolitan Melbourne.
What Our Clients Say
5.0 out of 5 stars, based on 25 reviews
Powder room & laundry into a small bathroom
“We are delighted with our new bathroom. Tony made the entire process very easy for us, which is what you want when renovating. Nothing was too much trouble and he was very patient with all our questions and provided great advice on the design and installation. The workmanship was of high quality and the quote was highly competitive. Highly recommend Tony and his team!”
Bathroom renovations: stressless and wonderful
“Thank you, Tony and your team, for a stressless and wonderful bathroom renovation. Our 4-year-old townhouse bathroom and ensuite showers had serious leakage issues, with water leaking into the walls and between floors. The builder was happy to silicone the problem as a solution. The only options were to replace the showers, or a full renovation for both rooms. We chose the latter. Tony provided a competitive quote. Despite the inevitable out-of-square bathroom issues, the job was completed without stress, on-time and in budget, and the finish was fabulous. And square. We are now looking at a kitchen update. Tony, find some time. Highly recommend Tony and the team.”
Wow! Now that's a bathroom
“In such difficult times we were so grateful that we picked Tony and his crew to renovate our bathroom. His knowledge of the industry and his attention to detail is second to none. Tony was always easy to contact and happy to discuss any issues. The standard of workmanship was outstanding. We love our new bathroom!”
Renovating Bathrooms in Bayswater Homes
Bayswater’s postwar homes usually have one bathroom with a shower over the bath and a separate toilet, often still in their 1960s or 1970s tiles. Some have a small ensuite added later, bathrooms in the units are typically compact, and many homes here have never had their waterproofing renewed since they were built.
Typical bathroom work here includes full renovations with new waterproofing, converting a bath and shower combination into a walk-in shower, adding or enlarging an ensuite, and improving storage and ventilation to keep mould at bay. Most interior bathroom work doesn’t need a planning permit from Knox City Council; units may need owners corporation consent for plumbing changes.
Bayswater at a Glance
- Postcode
- Bayswater VIC 3153
- Council
- Knox City Council
- From the CBD
- About 27 km east
- Typical Homes
- 1950s to 1970s brick veneer homes
- Postwar weatherboard houses
- Units and townhouses near the station
- Newer dwellings behind older homes
- Property Market
- Median house price$920,514
- Median unit price$704,000
- House rent$650 a week
- Unit rent$580 a week
Source: CoreLogic via Your Investment Property, prices to July 2026, rents to September 2026
Before You Start
Planning a Bathroom Renovation in Bayswater
Layout
Combining Bathroom and Toilet
In many Bayswater brick veneer homes from the 1960s and 1970s, the bathroom and separate toilet sit side by side off the hallway. Removing the wall between them can make room for a walk-in shower and a wider vanity, though some households prefer to keep a separate toilet. We look at both options and where the existing waste pipes run before drawing a plan.
Waterproofing
Original Membranes Past Their Life
Bathrooms built in Bayswater’s postwar decades often had little real waterproofing under the tiles, and a slow leak can soften the floor or stain the wall behind. New work is waterproofed to the Australian Standard, with the floor falling properly to the waste. Once the old tiles come up, we check the floor and wall framing for hidden water damage.
Apartments
Units Near the Station
Units and townhouses cluster around Bayswater station, rebuilt below road level in 2016, and along the main roads. Their bathrooms are compact and often share walls or floors with a neighbour, so noise and leaks affect more than one home. Where there is an owners corporation, we arrange approval for plumbing changes and agree work hours before starting.
Asbestos
Asbestos Sheeting in Wet Areas
Homes built or renovated in Bayswater before 1990 can have asbestos cement sheeting behind bathroom tiles, in the ceiling or in the eaves outside the window. Suspect material is tested before demolition, and larger amounts are removed by a licensed asbestos removalist. Allowing for this in the written quote avoids surprises once the old tiles come off.
Ventilation
Damp Winters Near the Hills
Bayswater sits towards the Dandenong Ranges, and cool, damp winters make steam slow to clear from a small bathroom with only a window. A ducted exhaust fan vented outside, rather than into the roof space, and a heated towel rail help walls and grout dry between showers. We size the fan to the room and put it on a run-on timer.
Get a Free Bathroom Estimate in Bayswater
Two quick steps. We’ll be in touch within one business day to arrange a visit to your Bayswater home.
- 1Tell us about your project
Two quick steps. It takes about two minutes.
- 2We call you back
Tony will be in touch within one business day to talk through your ideas.
- 3Free on-site consultation
We visit, measure up and listen to how you want the space to work.
- 4Fixed-price quote
A detailed, itemised quote. What we quote is what you pay.
No obligation, no pressure
Family-run since 2002. Your estimate is free and your details are never shared with third parties.
Your Bathroom Renovations in Bayswater
Waterproofing
Applied by licensed trades to the Australian Standard for wet areas, and checked before a single tile goes down.
Tiling & Feature Walls
Floor and wall tiling, niches and feature walls, set out carefully so cuts and grout lines look right.
Vanities & Storage
Wall-hung or floor-standing vanities, mirror cabinets and recessed shelving that make the most of the space.
Showers & Baths
Walk-in showers, frameless screens, freestanding or built-in baths, chosen to suit your layout and routine.
Plumbing & Tapware
Licensed plumbers handle rough-in, drainage and fit-off, with tapware and toilets installed to manufacturer specs.
Lighting & Ventilation
LED lighting, heated towel rails and an exhaust fan ducted outside to keep moisture and mould under control.
Your Bayswater Bathroom in 5 Steps
Meet & Greet
We get to know you and your specific needs. And you find out more about us to make sure we are a good fit.
Consult & Design
We ask lots of questions to understand your ideal outcome for your project. We discuss layout, budget, colours and more.
Quote
A comprehensive quotation outlining all the details, costs and timelines to complete your project.
Construct & Manage
Time to get to work with all our suppliers and trades to construct your project and deliver it as promised.
Deliver
We strive to deliver your project on time and on budget. We believe in 100% customer satisfaction from start to finish.
Bathroom Projects
Bathroom Renovations In and Around Bayswater
Bayswater (3153) is about 27 km east of the Melbourne CBD, and well within our regular service area. We renovate bathrooms in Bayswater and its neighbouring suburbs, with the same team, the same fixed pricing and the same attention to detail.
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Do I need a permit from Knox City Council for a bathroom renovation in Bayswater?
A bathroom renovated within the existing room usually needs no planning permit from Knox City Council. Plumbing must be done by a licensed plumber, who issues a compliance certificate, and electrical work gets a Certificate of Electrical Safety. Moving a load-bearing wall, or extending the house for a new ensuite, can need a building permit, which we confirm first.
Can a 1960s Bayswater bathroom fit a walk-in shower?
Usually. Taking out the bath, or the wall to the separate toilet, generally frees enough space. On a concrete slab, a step free shower needs the slab recessed or the floor built up, while on a timber floor on stumps the shower area can often be set down between the joists. We check your floor type at the first visit.
How long will a Bayswater bathroom renovation take?
Once work starts, most bathrooms take 2 to 4 weeks. Time can stretch if we find water damage to the floor framing, asbestos that needs licensed removal, or old galvanised pipes that need replacing back to the main. We tell you before we go ahead with anything extra, and the price for it is confirmed in writing.
I live in Bayswater North. Is that the same council?
No. Bayswater is in Knox City Council, while Bayswater North, across the municipal boundary, is in Maroondah City Council. Interior bathroom work rarely needs a planning permit in either, but if your project includes an extension or external changes, we check the planning controls with the right council for your address.
Is it worth updating a Bayswater bathroom before putting the house on the market?
Often a full rebuild isn’t needed. People inspecting 1960s and 1970s Bayswater homes expect some original features, but a leaking shower, cracked tiles or a soft floor will show up in a building inspection. Fixing those, regrouting, replacing the tapware and vanity, and improving the exhaust fan can make the room presentable. We can quote both a refresh and a full renovation so you can compare.
Ready to Start Your Renovation?
No matter the project, our team has the right solution. Get in touch today for a free, no-obligation quote, and let's get your renovation underway.