Bathroom Renovations Bulleen
Bulleen Bathrooms,
Done Beautifully
Delivering exceptional bathroom renovations in Bulleen and across Melbourne for over 20 years. Family-run, fixed pricing, no hidden costs.
Your Bulleen Bathroom, Done Properly
At Smarter Home Renovations, we have been delivering exceptional bathroom renovations in Bulleen 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 Bulleen Homes
Many Bulleen homes were built for big families but still rely on a single bathroom from the 1960s or 70s, often with coloured tiles, a shower over the bath and a separate toilet down the hall. Some of the larger split-level and double-storey homes added a small ensuite later, usually cramped and poorly ventilated. Townhouses on subdivided blocks tend to have two compact bathrooms.
Typical bathroom projects in Bulleen involve stripping the room back to the frame and waterproofing it properly, swapping the shower over the bath for a walk-in shower with a separate bath where space allows, enlarging or adding an ensuite, and fitting exhaust fans that actually vent outside. Bathroom work inside the home generally doesn’t need a planning permit from Manningham City Council, and all plumbing, electrical and waterproofing work is done by licensed trades with compliance certificates.
Bulleen at a Glance
- Postcode
- Bulleen VIC 3105
- Council
- Manningham City Council
- From the CBD
- About 12 km north-east
- Typical Homes
- 1950s to 1970s brick veneer homes
- Postwar family homes on wide blocks
- Units and townhouses on subdivided lots
- Newer double-storey rebuilds
- Property Market
- Median house price$1,350,000
- Median unit price$890,500
- House rent$742 a week
- Unit rent$700 a week
Source: CoreLogic via Your Investment Property, prices to July 2026, rents to September 2026
Before You Start
Before You Renovate a Bathroom in Bulleen
Layout
Separate Toilet or Combined Room
In many Bulleen houses from the 1950s to the 1970s the toilet sits in its own small room beside the bathroom. Combining the two frees space for a walk-in shower and a wider vanity, but a household sharing one bathroom may be better served by keeping the toilet separate. We look at how many people use the room each morning before recommending either layout.
Asbestos
Old Sheeting Behind the Tiles
Bathrooms built in Bulleen before 1990 may have fibre cement sheeting containing asbestos behind the wall tiles or under the floor. Suspect material is tested before demolition, and where the quantity is larger it is removed by a licensed removalist. We allow for testing at the planning stage so the strip-out is not held up once work begins.
Plumbing
Ageing Pipes Under the House
Original supply pipes and clay sewer drains under postwar Bulleen homes can be corroded, or cracked by tree roots, after decades in the ground. Opening up the bathroom floor is the right time to replace pipework back to a sound connection rather than joining new fittings to old pipes. Our licensed plumbers issue a plumbing compliance certificate for the new work.
Ventilation
Fans That Vent Outside
Many older Bulleen bathrooms rely on a window, or on a ceiling fan that pushes steam into the roof space where it feeds mould and damages timber. A ducted exhaust fan sized for the room and vented outside keeps a walk-in shower area dry. In brick veneer houses the duct can usually run through the eaves without changing the look of the house.
Floors
Timber Floors on Stumps
A lot of Bulleen houses from this era have timber floors on stumps or brick piers rather than a concrete slab. If the subfloor under the bathroom has sagged or softened, new tiles will crack. We check the joists and stumps once the old floor is lifted and lay new sheet flooring where needed, so the waterproofing and tiles sit on a firm, level base.
Get a Free Bathroom Estimate in Bulleen
Two quick steps. We’ll be in touch within one business day to arrange a visit to your Bulleen 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 Bulleen
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 Bulleen 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 Renovations In and Around Bulleen
Bulleen (3105) is about 12 km north-east of the Melbourne CBD, and well within our regular service area. We renovate bathrooms in Bulleen and its neighbouring suburbs, with the same team, the same fixed pricing and the same attention to detail.
Bathroom Renovations MelbourneDo I need council approval to renovate a bathroom in Bulleen?
Usually not for work inside the house. Replacing fixtures, tiles and waterproofing generally needs no planning permit from Manningham City Council, although moving structural walls or adding a bathroom in an extension may need a building permit. You receive a plumbing compliance certificate and a Certificate of Electrical Safety when the work is finished.
We only have one bathroom. How long will our Bulleen renovation take?
A typical bathroom renovation runs 2 to 4 weeks on site. With one bathroom in a Bulleen family home, it helps to plan for those weeks early, for example a temporary shower arrangement, staying with relatives, or timing the work around a holiday. Subfloor repairs or asbestos removal can add time, and we flag that in the written quote.
Can we add an ensuite to our Bulleen home?
Often, yes. Main bedrooms in many Bulleen homes are generous enough to give up part of a robe or hallway for an ensuite, or one can be built as part of a rear extension. The deciding factors are where the new drain can connect and how much fall the pipes need under the floor. We check the plumbing route on site before designing.
Can the shower over the bath become a walk-in shower?
Yes, and it is one of the most common requests in older Bulleen bathrooms. A walk-in shower needs the floor set down or graded towards the waste, and new waterproofing to the Australian Standard. If you still want a bath for young children, many of these rooms can fit a separate bath beside the shower once the old shower over bath comes out.
Is it worth updating the bathroom before we sell our Bulleen house?
Buyers inspecting Bulleen family homes look closely at bathrooms, and an original room with cracked tiles, leaks or a fan that no longer works tends to stand out. A full renovation is not always necessary. Fixing leaks, regrouting, replacing tapware and the vanity and getting the exhaust fan working can make the room present well. If you choose a full rebuild, allow 2 to 4 weeks before listing.
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.