Bathroom Renovations Toorak
Toorak Bathrooms,
Done Beautifully
Delivering exceptional bathroom renovations in Toorak and across Melbourne for over 20 years. Family-run, fixed pricing, no hidden costs.
Your Toorak Bathroom, Done Properly
At Smarter Home Renovations, we have been delivering exceptional bathroom renovations in Toorak 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 Toorak Homes
Toorak’s housing ranges from Victorian and Edwardian mansions to interwar Georgian revival homes, postwar villas and luxury apartments near Toorak Road. Bathrooms in these homes are often well built but dated, with marble or terrazzo from earlier renovations, multiple bathrooms of varying age, and ensuites that no longer match the scale of the main bedroom.
Owners here usually ask for high-end remodels of main bathrooms and ensuites, natural stone and custom joinery, heated floors and towel rails, walk-in showers and freestanding baths, and careful upgrades to old plumbing behind the walls. Most bathroom work doesn’t need a planning permit, but apartment work goes through your owners corporation, and we check any heritage controls with the City of Stonnington.
Toorak at a Glance
- Postcode
- Toorak VIC 3142
- Council
- City of Stonnington
- From the CBD
- About 6 km south-east
- Typical Homes
- Period mansions and family homes
- Interwar and Georgian revival homes
- Luxury apartments
- Townhouses
- Property Market
- Median house price$5,350,000
- Median unit price$987,500
- House rent$1,500 a week
- Unit rent$695 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 Toorak
Planning
Several Bathrooms at Once
Larger Toorak homes often have four or more bathrooms of different ages, from an original tiled room to a 1990s ensuite. Renovating them together keeps tapware, tiles and joinery consistent and means one period of disruption instead of several. If you would rather stage the work, we plan the order so the household always has a working shower.
Materials
Natural Stone and Large Slabs
Marble and other natural stone are common in Toorak bathrooms, often as large slabs on walls and floors. Stone is heavy, needs sealing, and slab sizes decide whether pieces can be carried up a staircase or fitted into a lift. We confirm the floor structure can take the weight and plan how each slab reaches the room before anything is ordered.
Heating
Heated Floors and Towel Rails
In-floor heating and heated towel rails suit the large, high-ceilinged bathrooms in Toorak’s period and interwar homes. Electric mats sit under the tiles, while hydronic systems can connect to an existing boiler if the house has one. Each needs a dedicated circuit or plumbing, so we plan them at the design stage and include them in the fixed quote.
Apartments
Art Deco and Mansion Flats
Interwar flats in Toorak, such as Trawalla Court on Lascelles Avenue from 1931, are in heritage overlays, and their owners corporations often have strict rules on internal work, hours and noise. Original tiles and fittings inside may be worth keeping. We obtain owners corporation approval for plumbing and waterproofing before any work starts.
Plumbing
Water Pressure and Hot Water
Large rain showers, wall jets and a freestanding bath need good water pressure and plenty of hot water at the same time. Older Toorak homes may have undersized pipes or an ageing hot water system that cannot keep up. Our licensed plumbers check flow and capacity early, so the fittings you choose will actually perform in your home.
Access
Upstairs Bathrooms and Protection
Many Toorak bathrooms are upstairs, reached by a grand staircase with polished timber and joinery that must not be marked. We protect stairs, floors and walls along the route, contain the work area and clean up each day. Tiles, stone and rubbish are moved with care, and in some homes through a secondary stair or service entry.
Get a Free Bathroom Estimate in Toorak
Two quick steps. We’ll be in touch within one business day to arrange a visit to your Toorak 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 Toorak
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 Toorak 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 Toorak
Toorak (3142) is about 6 km south-east of the Melbourne CBD, and well within our regular service area. We renovate bathrooms in Toorak and its neighbouring suburbs, with the same team, the same fixed pricing and the same attention to detail.
Bathroom Renovations MelbourneDo bathroom renovations in Toorak need council approval?
Internal bathroom work generally doesn’t need a planning permit from the City of Stonnington, even in a heritage overlay. A few listed places have internal controls, and new windows, skylights or vents visible from the street may need approval. Apartments need owners corporation approval. We check the controls for your property before design starts.
Can you match the existing marble in our Toorak home?
Sometimes. Natural stone varies between quarries and batches, so an exact match for marble laid decades ago is rarely possible. We can look for a close match, or design the new bathroom so it sits comfortably alongside the old stone rather than copying it. We bring samples and check them in your home’s light.
How long will a bathroom renovation take in our Toorak home?
Most bathrooms take 2 to 4 weeks on site. Large ensuites with natural stone, custom joinery or in-floor heating can take longer, mainly because of material lead times. We order long lead items early and give you a written schedule, so the room isn’t left unfinished while you wait for a vanity or a slab.
Can a dated ensuite be made larger in a Toorak home?
Usually. In large period and interwar homes the space often comes from a walk-in robe, a dressing room or a little-used bedroom next door. Plumbing access under a timber floor or through a concrete slab, and the position of structural walls, decide what is practical. We assess both when we first visit.
Should I update bathrooms before selling or leasing my Toorak home?
Buyers and tenants in Toorak often look closely at finishes, so a bathroom with dated fittings, stained grout or a leaking shower can stand out. Repairing leaks and regrouting come first. Replacing tapware, vanities and lighting can lift a room without major work, while a full remodel needs enough lead time for stone and joinery to arrive.
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.