Bathroom Renovations Strathmore
Strathmore Bathrooms,
Done Beautifully
Delivering exceptional bathroom renovations in Strathmore and across Melbourne for over 20 years. Family-run, fixed pricing, no hidden costs.
Your Strathmore Bathroom, Done Properly
At Smarter Home Renovations, we have been delivering exceptional bathroom renovations in Strathmore 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 Strathmore Homes
Postwar Strathmore homes often have their original bathroom with pastel or patterned tiles, a separate toilet and a bath with a shower over it, and many families still manage with just one bathroom. Newer double-storey homes in the suburb usually have a main bathroom and ensuite, often due for an update to tiles, vanities and shower screens.
Typical bathroom projects here include full strip-outs of original bathrooms with new waterproofing and tiling, converting baths into larger walk-in showers, adding an ensuite to the main bedroom, and fitting heated towel rails and better exhaust. The City of Moonee Valley rarely needs to approve an internal bathroom renovation in Strathmore, so the focus is on licensed plumbers and electricians, certified waterproofing and, in units, your owners corporation.
Strathmore at a Glance
- Postcode
- Strathmore VIC 3041
- Council
- City of Moonee Valley
- From the CBD
- About 10 km north-west
- Typical Homes
- Postwar brick and weatherboard homes
- Interwar bungalows
- Townhouses
- Newer double-storey homes
- Property Market
- Median house price$1,480,000
- Median unit price$840,000
- House rent$815 a week
- Unit rent$655 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 Strathmore
Heritage
Bathrooms in Heritage Overlay Houses
Parts of Strathmore are in a Heritage Overlay, including the Woodland Street precinct of interwar attic bungalows built after the Napier family estate was subdivided in the 1920s. These controls mostly cover external changes, so an interior bathroom is rarely affected, but a new window, roof vent or flue on a visible wall may need a planning permit. We check first.
Layout
Room for an Ensuite
Many Strathmore postwar and interwar homes have one bathroom for three or four bedrooms. A large main bedroom can sometimes give up a corner or a built-in robe for an ensuite, or one can be included in a rear extension. The route for the waste pipe under the floor usually decides which option is practical.
Ventilation
Steam in Interwar Bathrooms
Interwar Strathmore bathrooms often have high ceilings and a small highlight window, which lets steam settle and stain the ceiling paint. A quiet exhaust fan ducted through the roof to the outside, sized for the room volume, fixes this. Where a period ceiling rose or cornice is worth keeping, we position the fan so it stays intact.
Waterproofing
Shower Recesses That Leak
Older Strathmore showers commonly leak at the hob or through cracked grout, damaging the timber floor and the skirting in the next room. A rebuilt bathroom gets a full waterproofing membrane to the Australian Standard, correct falls to the waste and a hobless or low hob shower. We inspect the hallway and adjoining room for hidden damage too.
Floors
Timber Floors or Concrete Slab
Strathmore’s interwar and postwar houses mostly have timber floors on stumps, while newer double storey homes are usually on a slab with an upper bathroom over a ceiling. Each needs a different approach to set-downs, waterproofing and the tile substrate. We confirm the floor type and its condition before quoting a shower layout.
Heating
Heated Floors and Rails
A bathroom in an older Strathmore house can be cold in winter, especially with a high ceiling and a draughty subfloor. Electric underfloor heating beneath the tiles, a heated towel rail and underfloor insulation make a noticeable difference. Our licensed electricians install the circuits and issue a Certificate of Electrical Safety.
Get a Free Bathroom Estimate in Strathmore
Two quick steps. We’ll be in touch within one business day to arrange a visit to your Strathmore 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 Strathmore
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 Strathmore 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 Strathmore
Strathmore (3041) is about 10 km north-west of the Melbourne CBD, and well within our regular service area. We renovate bathrooms in Strathmore and its neighbouring suburbs, with the same team, the same fixed pricing and the same attention to detail.
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Does a heritage overlay affect my Strathmore bathroom renovation?
Usually not for the interior. Heritage Overlay controls in Moonee Valley mostly relate to external changes, such as new windows, vents or alterations visible from the street. If your Strathmore home is in a heritage precinct or individually listed, we check whether any planned external work needs a planning permit before finalising the design.
How do you renovate an upstairs bathroom in a newer Strathmore double storey?
Carefully, because a leak there shows up in the ceiling below. We protect the stairs and lower rooms, remove the old tiles and check the floor framing or slab for water damage. The new bathroom gets a full membrane, correct falls and a floor waste, and we test the shower before tiling.
Can the bath in my Strathmore bathroom become a walk-in shower?
In most Strathmore bathrooms, yes. Removing the bath usually frees enough space for a generous shower with a fixed glass panel. If you want to keep a bath for children or soaking, a freestanding bath beside a separate shower may fit in a larger interwar bathroom. We measure and show you both layouts.
Is renovating the bathroom worthwhile before we sell or lease our Strathmore home?
An original bathroom that is clean, dry and working rarely puts buyers or tenants off on its own. Leaks, mould, loose tiles and broken fittings do, because inspectors and tenants notice them. Fixing those faults, regrouting and replacing tired tapware is often the sensible step. A full renovation suits owners who will use it for years.
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.