Bathroom Renovations Notting Hill
Notting Hill Bathrooms,
Done Beautifully
Delivering exceptional bathroom renovations in Notting Hill and across Melbourne for over 20 years. Family-run, fixed pricing, no hidden costs.
Your Notting Hill Bathroom, Done Properly
At Smarter Home Renovations, we have been delivering exceptional bathroom renovations in Notting Hill 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 Notting Hill Homes
Notting Hill’s brick homes, many from the AV Jennings Westerfield Estate and the decades that followed, typically have a main bathroom with coloured tiles and a shower over the bath, plus a separate toilet and sometimes a small ensuite with a cramped shower. Units and townhouses tend to have one or two compact bathrooms, and rental properties near Monash University often need a hard-wearing update.
Typical Notting Hill bathroom projects include replacing original tiles and vanities, converting a shower over bath to a walk-in shower, enlarging small ensuites by borrowing space from a robe, and redoing waterproofing that has failed over time. Most bathroom renovations here don’t need a planning permit from the City of Monash, and for units we check whether an owners corporation needs to be involved.
Notting Hill at a Glance
- Postcode
- Notting Hill VIC 3168
- Council
- City of Monash
- From the CBD
- About 19 km south-east
- Typical Homes
- Late 1950s to 1970s brick veneer homes
- AV Jennings Westerfield Estate houses
- Units
- Townhouses
- Rental homes near Monash University
- Property Market
- Median house price$1,200,000
- Median unit price$438,888
- House rent$650 a week
- Unit rent$560 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 Notting Hill
Design
Coloured Tile Bathrooms
Pastel and feature-coloured tiles from the 1960s and 1970s are still common in Notting Hill bathrooms. Some owners like the colour and pick it up again in new tiles, while others prefer neutral finishes. Either way, removing the old tiles shows the real condition of the wall framing and floor, which we allow for in the quote.
Layout
Enlarging a Small Ensuite
Ensuites in Notting Hill’s brick homes often squeeze a shower, toilet and basin into a narrow space off the main bedroom. Borrowing space from the built-in robe beside it can allow a wider shower and a longer vanity. We check the wall framing, the ceiling and the drain locations before redrawing the room.
Waterproofing
Slab or Timber Floor
Depending on when and how it was built, a Notting Hill bathroom may sit on a concrete slab or a timber floor. A slab makes a step-free shower harder, because the floor has to be recessed or the rest of the room built up. We work out the floor type and falls early, then waterproof to the Australian Standard.
Rentals
Bathrooms in Shared Rentals
Houses near Monash University let to several tenants put heavy demand on a single bathroom. Adding a second toilet, a separate basin or a small extra shower room, and choosing robust tapware and screens, reduces queues and maintenance calls. We plan the layout around how the house is actually used by the people living there.
Apartments
Units With an Owners Corporation
Many Notting Hill units have an owners corporation that controls shared plumbing, external walls and work hours. Bathroom changes affecting any of these may need its approval before work starts. We prepare the scope and drawings and coordinate access with neighbours, so the owners corporation has what it needs to assess the request.
Get a Free Bathroom Estimate in Notting Hill
Two quick steps. We’ll be in touch within one business day to arrange a visit to your Notting Hill 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 Notting Hill
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 Notting Hill 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 Notting Hill
Notting Hill (3168) is about 19 km south-east of the Melbourne CBD, and well within our regular service area. We renovate bathrooms in Notting Hill and its neighbouring suburbs, with the same team, the same fixed pricing and the same attention to detail.
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Is it worth keeping the coloured tiles in my Notting Hill bathroom?
If the tiles are intact and the waterproofing beneath is sound, regrouting and new fittings can freshen them. In many 1960s and 1970s Notting Hill bathrooms, though, leaks behind the tiles mean the waterproofing needs replacing, and that means removing them. We check for signs of leaks before recommending a refresh or a full renovation.
How long does a Notting Hill bathroom renovation take?
Most bathrooms take 2 to 4 weeks. An ensuite kept to the same layout is usually quicker, while enlarging into a robe or recessing a concrete slab for a walk-in shower takes longer. We give you a written schedule up front, and if it is your only bathroom we talk through how to manage the weeks it is out of use.
Do Notting Hill units need approval for bathroom renovations?
If the unit is part of an owners corporation, approval is often needed for plumbing changes, noisy work and work hours. Internal bathroom work rarely needs a planning permit from the City of Monash. We help prepare the information the owners corporation asks for and work within its rules once approval is given.
How should I prepare a Notting Hill bathroom for leasing?
For homes leased near Monash University, the bathroom needs to stand up to heavy daily use. Fix leaks, reseal joints, replace a cracked vanity or broken tiles, and make sure the exhaust fan works to limit mould. Shower screens and tapware that are easy to clean help between tenancies. A full renovation makes sense when the waterproofing has failed.
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.