Bathroom Renovations Kingsbury
Kingsbury Bathrooms,
Done Beautifully
Delivering exceptional bathroom renovations in Kingsbury and across Melbourne for over 20 years. Family-run, fixed pricing, no hidden costs.
Your Kingsbury Bathroom, Done Properly
At Smarter Home Renovations, we have been delivering exceptional bathroom renovations in Kingsbury 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 Kingsbury Homes
Kingsbury was mostly built in the late 1950s and early 1960s, so many original bathrooms here are now around sixty years old. They are typically small rooms with a bath, a basin and a separate toilet, sometimes with the original wall tiles or a later vanity, and many sit on timber floor framing over stumps. Units built on subdivided blocks usually have a compact bathroom on a concrete slab.
Common bathroom projects here include replacing damaged floor framing under a leaking shower, removing the bath for a walk-in shower, combining a separate toilet into a larger room, and improving the exhaust fan and lighting. Interior bathroom work generally needs no planning permit from Darebin City Council, and our licensed plumbers and electricians provide compliance certificates when they finish.
Kingsbury at a Glance
- Postcode
- Kingsbury VIC 3083
- Council
- Darebin City Council
- From the CBD
- About 13 km north-east
- Typical Homes
- Late 1950s and 1960s brick veneer homes
- Postwar weatherboard houses
- Units on subdivided blocks
- Newer townhouses near Plenty Road
- Property Market
- Median house price$863,250
- Median unit price$580,000
- House rent$550 a week
- Unit rent$492 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 Kingsbury
Floors
Timber Floors Under Wet Areas
A shower that has leaked for years in a Kingsbury home on stumps can rot the joists, bearers and floorboards below. Once the old tiles are off we lift the floor, replace damaged timber and lay a fibre cement or similar substrate before waterproofing to the Australian Standard. Allowing for this in the quote is better than discovering it midway.
Asbestos
Original Wall Linings
Bathrooms in Kingsbury homes from the 1950s and 1960s may have asbestos cement sheeting behind the tiles, in the ceiling or under later vinyl. It is low risk left undisturbed but must be handled correctly when removed, and larger amounts need a licensed removalist. We arrange testing of suspect materials before demolition starts.
Layout
Joining the Separate Toilet
Original Kingsbury bathrooms often sit beside a separate toilet with its own door from the hall. Removing the wall between them gives room for a full-size shower and a wider vanity, though some families with only one bathroom prefer to keep the toilet separate. We talk through how your household uses the rooms before changing the layout.
Ventilation
Steam in Small Rooms
Many original Kingsbury bathrooms rely on a small window and no exhaust fan, so mould spreads across the ceiling over winter. A fan ducted outside, sized for the room and wired to run on after the light switches off, keeps moisture out of the roof space. Our electricians install it and issue a Certificate of Electrical Safety.
Plumbing
Old Pipework and Hot Water
Galvanised steel water pipes from the original build may be corroded in older Kingsbury homes, giving low pressure or discoloured water at the taps. A bathroom renovation is a sensible time to replace the pipework back towards the meter and check the hot water system can supply a modern shower. Our licensed plumbers issue a compliance certificate.
Get a Free Bathroom Estimate in Kingsbury
Two quick steps. We’ll be in touch within one business day to arrange a visit to your Kingsbury 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 Kingsbury
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 Kingsbury 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 Kingsbury
Kingsbury (3083) is about 13 km north-east of the Melbourne CBD, and well within our regular service area. We renovate bathrooms in Kingsbury and its neighbouring suburbs, with the same team, the same fixed pricing and the same attention to detail.
Bathroom Renovations MelbourneDo I need a permit to renovate my Kingsbury bathroom?
Usually not. Replacing fittings, tiles and waterproofing inside an existing home generally needs no planning permit from Darebin City Council. Removing a load-bearing wall or extending the bathroom outward can need a building permit, and plumbing and electrical work must be done and certified by licensed trades. We confirm the requirements before quoting.
Can you add a second bathroom to a three-bedroom Kingsbury house?
Often. A small third bedroom, part of a large laundry or an enclosed back verandah can become an ensuite or second bathroom. On a stumped timber floor, new drainage can usually run underneath to the existing sewer, which gives more layout freedom than a slab. We check the fall and the sewer location first.
How long will a bathroom renovation take in Kingsbury?
Most bathrooms take 2 to 4 weeks. In an older Kingsbury home, rotten floor framing, asbestos removal or replacing old pipework can add a few days, which is why we look under the floor where we can before quoting. If yours is the only bathroom, we plan the schedule so the toilet is out of use for as little time as possible.
Our Kingsbury house is rented out near La Trobe. What should the bathroom have?
Victoria’s rental minimum standards require a bathroom with a washbasin, a shower or bath, and hot and cold water to both. Beyond that, a rental bathroom in Kingsbury benefits from hard-wearing tiles, a sealed shower that cannot leak into the timber floor below, a working exhaust fan to limit mould, and tapware with easy-to-find replacement parts.
Does a Kingsbury unit bathroom need owners corporation approval?
It depends on the owners corporation rules. In smaller Kingsbury unit groups, work inside your own unit may need no approval, but changes to shared plumbing, the exterior or anything on common property usually do. Some rules also limit work hours. We check the rules and prepare the drawings or details the owners corporation asks for.
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.