Bathroom Renovations Croydon
Croydon Bathrooms,
Done Beautifully
Delivering exceptional bathroom renovations in Croydon and across Melbourne for over 20 years. Family-run, fixed pricing, no hidden costs.
Your Croydon Bathroom, Done Properly
At Smarter Home Renovations, we have been delivering exceptional bathroom renovations in Croydon 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 Croydon Homes
Croydon grew quickly after the Second World War, and its 1960s and 70s brick veneer homes often have a single bathroom with coloured tiles, a shower over the bath and a separate toilet, while some later homes added a small ensuite. Older weatherboards may have bathrooms on timber floors, and units usually have compact bathrooms with basic fittings.
That shapes how we approach bathrooms in Croydon: rebuilding dated bathrooms from the frame with waterproofing to the Australian Standard, swapping baths for walk-in showers or adding a freestanding bath where there’s room, enlarging cramped ensuites, and improving ventilation and heating for cooler foothills winters. Most bathroom work doesn’t need a planning permit from Maroondah City Council, and licensed trades handle all plumbing and electrical work.
Croydon at a Glance
- Postcode
- Croydon VIC 3136
- Council
- Maroondah City Council
- From the CBD
- About 28 km east
- Typical Homes
- 1960s and 70s brick veneer homes
- Post-war weatherboard homes
- Units and townhouses
- Newer double-storey homes
- Property Market
- Median house price$955,000
- Median unit price$741,750
- House rent$660 a week
- Unit rent$600 a week
Source: CoreLogic via Your Investment Property, prices to July 2026, rents to September 2026
Before You Start
What to Plan For in a Croydon Bathroom
Materials
Coloured Tiles From the 1960s and 70s
Pink, green, blue and mustard tiles are still common in Croydon’s postwar brick veneer homes. Tiling over them hides problems and raises the floor, so we strip the room back to the frame, check for leaks and damaged timber, and install new waterproofing to the Australian Standard before any new tiles go on.
Slope
Split-Level and Sloping Homes
On Croydon’s sloping blocks, many homes are split-level or have rooms a few steps up or down. A bathroom on an upper level may sit over a garage or lower room, so waterproofing and drain falls need extra care. We check where the waste pipes run and how much fall there is before the layout is set.
Heating
Heating for Cooler Winters
Croydon sits at the foot of the Dandenong Ranges and winter mornings can be cold, especially in older homes with little insulation. Underfloor heating, a heated towel rail and a combined heat and exhaust unit make the room more comfortable. We plan power and switching for these during the design so nothing is added later as an afterthought.
Floors
Timber Floors in Older Weatherboards
Some of Croydon’s older weatherboard homes have bathrooms on timber floors over a ventilated sub-floor. After decades of small leaks, joists and bearers can be soft. Once the old floor is up we check the structure, repair what’s needed and use a floor system suited to tiling before the new waterproofing goes down.
Apartments
Units and Townhouses
Croydon has many units and newer townhouses, particularly close to the station, Main Street and Mt Dandenong Road. Where there is an owners corporation, we arrange approval, access and noise times, and take extra care with waterproofing and shared walls. A compact bathroom can still fit a walk-in shower and a good-sized vanity with careful planning.
Get a Free Bathroom Estimate in Croydon
Two quick steps. We’ll be in touch within one business day to arrange a visit to your Croydon 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 Croydon
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 Croydon 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 Croydon
Croydon (3136) is about 28 km east of the Melbourne CBD, and well within our regular service area. We renovate bathrooms in Croydon 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 Maroondah City Council to renovate my bathroom?
Internal bathroom work generally doesn’t need a planning permit in Croydon. A building permit is generally only needed if the work changes the structure, such as removing a load-bearing wall to make the bathroom bigger. We check what applies to your Croydon home before work starts and organise any permit needed.
Can you tile over our 1970s bathroom tiles?
We don’t recommend it. Tiling over old tiles doesn’t fix the waterproofing underneath, adds height to the floor and can hide existing leaks. In Croydon’s postwar homes we strip back to the frame, check for asbestos and damaged timber, and rebuild with new waterproofing so the bathroom lasts.
Is underfloor heating worth it in Croydon?
Many Croydon owners find it worthwhile because the foothills climate brings cold, damp mornings for much of the year. Electric underfloor heating under tiles warms the floor and helps the room dry. It works best with good ventilation and some insulation, which we look at during the renovation.
How long does a bathroom renovation take?
Most bathroom renovations take 2 to 4 weeks. Older Croydon homes can take a little longer if we find soft floor timbers, asbestos sheeting or old pipes that need replacing. We tell you as soon as we find anything, and your fixed-price quote spells out what is included.
What do tenants in Croydon expect from a bathroom?
Renters in Croydon’s family homes usually want a reliable shower, decent storage and a room free of mould. Many 1970s bathrooms here still have the original tiles, a shower over the bath and a single small window that fogs up in the cooler months. Before leasing, fixing leaks, cracked tiles, ventilation and worn tapware matters more than a full redesign. A plain, hard-wearing finish suits a rental and keeps maintenance down between tenancies.
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.