Home Renovations Bayswater
Bayswater Homes,
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Complete home renovations in Bayswater and across Melbourne for over 20 years, from a single room to the whole house. Family-run, fixed pricing, no hidden costs.
Your Bayswater Home, Done Properly
Hi, I’m Tony Simonovski, owner and founder of our family-run business, Smarter Home Renovations. Established in early 2002, we have over 20 years of professional experience in carpentry, construction, design and home renovations in Bayswater.
What Our Clients Say
5.0 out of 5 stars, based on 25 reviews
Exceptional service at reasonable prices!
“We can't recommend Tony and his team enough and we're very grateful for their service. From the onset of the quote, Tony was very professional and clear about what was included. The team were prompt, tidy and the quality of the workmanship was excellent. We will definitely be using Tony and the team again for future renovations.”
Great Experience
“I really can't say enough good things about Smarter Home Renovations! Tony and Milan were wonderful to deal with. They explained every detail of the process and were very responsive with the questions I had along the way. Their attention to detail was outstanding and they really worked hard to make it a great experience for me. Workmanship was great quality, their work ethic was solid and presentation was very professional. I'm extremely pleased with my renovations and would not hesitate to recommend their workmanship. Thanks again.”
Professional all the way
“We initially talked to Smarter Home Renovations due to their reputation and experience. Plus we were referred to them through someone who had already updated their laundry and they were rapt. Tony was personable, a good listener and made sure he understood our needs. He was very flexible in negotiations, ensuring a win-win outcome. The team were highly professional and excellent communicators making sure the work was completed on schedule and to budget. We now have an attractive and spacious family home which we have no intention of leaving! My wife and I would not hesitate to recommend Tony from Smarter Home Renovations.”
Renovating Homes in Bayswater
Bayswater is an outer-east suburb along Dandenong Creek, on the Belgrave line, with postwar and 1960s and 1970s homes on good blocks, established trees, a large industrial area and a growing number of units and townhouses around the station and Mountain Highway. Many original houses are single-storey with three bedrooms, one bathroom and closed living spaces that feel dark in winter.
Common projects here are rear extensions with open living, adding a main bedroom suite or second bathroom, reworking layouts for natural light, and upgrading insulation, windows and heating for cooler weather near the hills. Extensions need a building permit, while most interior work doesn’t need a planning permit from Knox City Council; we check any overlays and tree controls on your block before we start.
Bayswater at a Glance
- Postcode
- Bayswater VIC 3153
- Council
- Knox City Council
- From the CBD
- About 27 km east
- Typical Homes
- 1950s to 1970s brick veneer homes
- Postwar weatherboard houses
- Units and townhouses near the station
- Newer dwellings behind older homes
- Property Market
- Median house price$920,514
- Median unit price$704,000
- House rent$650 a week
- Unit rent$580 a week
Source: CoreLogic via Your Investment Property, prices to July 2026, rents to September 2026
Before You Start
What to Plan For When Renovating in Bayswater
Trees
Canopy Tree Controls
Knox applies canopy tree controls in its main residential zones. On a lot with a house, a permit is generally needed to remove or lop a tree over 5 metres tall within 6 metres of the street frontage or 4.5 metres of the rear boundary. An extension that affects such a tree needs planning early.
Neighbours
Units and Rear Dwellings Next Door
Many Bayswater blocks now have a second dwelling at the rear, and Knox’s Bayswater Renewal Strategy guides more medium density housing around the activity centre. If neighbours have built close to the boundary, siting, overlooking and overshadowing rules affect where your extension and its windows can go, so we check them at the concept stage.
Insulation
Insulating a Postwar Home
Bayswater homes from the 1950s to the 1970s were often built with little or no wall insulation and single glazed timber or aluminium windows. An extension is a chance to insulate the existing ceiling, replace the worst windows and add efficient heating and cooling, so the original rooms are as comfortable as the new ones.
Asbestos
Asbestos Before Demolition
A rear extension in Bayswater usually means removing the back wall, eaves or an old sunroom, and in homes built before 1990 these can contain asbestos cement sheeting. We arrange testing before demolition, and larger amounts are removed by a licensed asbestos removalist. The allowance for this is set out in the written quote.
Layout
Second Bathroom or Main Suite
With one bathroom shared by the whole household, a common goal in original Bayswater homes is a main bedroom with an ensuite and walk-in robe. Placing it in a rear extension close to existing plumbing keeps the design simpler. We sketch where the new suite and the existing bathroom drain before finalising the plan.
Floors
Slab or Stumps
Bayswater houses are a mix of timber floors on stumps and concrete slabs, and an extension has to meet the existing floor level neatly. On stumps, older footings may need restumping where the new work joins. On a slab, step free thresholds take careful detailing. We check the subfloor at our first visit.
Get a Free Home Estimate in Bayswater
Two quick steps. We’ll be in touch within one business day to arrange a visit to your Bayswater 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 Home Renovations in Bayswater
Living Areas & Open Plan
Knock out walls, open up floor plans, upgrade flooring and lighting, transforming how your family uses the heart of your home.
Extensions & Additions
Need more space? We design and build home extensions that integrate seamlessly with your existing structure, inside and out.
Flooring & Finishes
Timber, tiles, polished concrete or carpet; we supply and install quality flooring, paired with painting and plastering to match.
Built-In Joinery
Custom wardrobes, entertainment units, bookshelves and storage walls, built to your exact dimensions and finished to a high standard.
Electrical & Lighting
Updated power points, new light fittings, downlights, dimmer switches and data cabling, all by licensed electricians.
Painting & Plastering
Interior and exterior painting, skim coating, patching and full repaint, finished with precision and cleaned up completely.
Your Bayswater Home 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.
Home Renovations In and Around Bayswater
Bayswater (3153) is about 27 km east of the Melbourne CBD, and well within our regular service area. We renovate homes in Bayswater and its neighbouring suburbs, with the same team, the same fixed pricing and the same attention to detail.
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Does an extension in Bayswater need a planning permit as well as a building permit?
A building permit is always needed for an extension. Whether you also need a planning permit from Knox City Council depends on the zone, any overlays on your land, the size of the lot and whether protected trees are affected. Many single-storey extensions on standard Bayswater blocks need only a building permit, but we check your address before design.
Can we stay in our Bayswater home during an extension?
Usually, for most of it. A rear extension is built while you keep using the front of the house, and the old and new parts are joined near the end. There may be a few days without the kitchen or bathroom while connections are made. We seal off the work area and plan those days with you.
Is a second storey possible on a Bayswater brick veneer home?
Sometimes. The existing footings and frame need to be checked by an engineer, and on a large Bayswater block a ground-floor extension is often simpler. A second storey also brings overlooking rules into play next to neighbouring backyards. We look at both options and explain the trade-offs in time, disruption and approvals.
Which renovations make sense before selling a Bayswater house?
Focus on the repairs people will notice: roof leaks, cracked plaster, tired floors, an old bathroom and poor heating. In Bayswater, where many homes are original 1960s and 1970s houses, fresh paint, new floor coverings and a tidy garden often matter more than a big extension. Allow time for any work to be finished and cleaned before photos.
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.