Home Renovations Croydon
Croydon Homes,
Reimagined
Complete home renovations in Croydon and across Melbourne for over 20 years, from a single room to the whole house. Family-run, fixed pricing, no hidden costs.
Your Croydon 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 Croydon.
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 Croydon
Croydon is an established outer-east suburb of brick veneer and weatherboard homes on generous blocks, many on slopes with mature trees and views toward the Dandenongs. Its population grew more than fourfold between 1947 and 1961, and homes from the 1960s and 70s often have split levels, small bedrooms and a single bathroom, with little insulation for Croydon’s cooler winters.
That shapes how we approach home renovations in Croydon: opening up split-level layouts, adding rear extensions or upstairs rooms that take in the views, creating a main bedroom with an ensuite, and upgrading insulation, glazing and heating. Extensions need a building permit, and landscape and bushfire controls can apply in parts of the area, so we check requirements with Maroondah City Council before design is finalised.
Croydon at a Glance
- Postcode
- Croydon VIC 3136
- Council
- Maroondah City Council
- From the CBD
- About 28 km east
- Typical Homes
- 1960s and 70s brick veneer homes
- Post-war weatherboard homes
- Units and townhouses
- Newer double-storey homes
- Property Market
- Median house price$955,000
- Median unit price$741,750
- House rent$660 a week
- Unit rent$600 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 Croydon
Trees
Significant Landscape Overlays
Parts of Croydon are covered by Significant Landscape Overlays in the Maroondah Planning Scheme, which protect the area’s canopy trees and hilly landscape. Depending on the schedule, a planning permit may be needed for an extension, to remove a tree or to build close to one. We check the controls for your address before design starts.
Bushfire
Bushfire Prone Areas
Croydon sits at the foot of the treed Dandenong Ranges foothills, and bushfire prone mapping follows vegetation rather than suburb boundaries. Where an address is mapped as a Bushfire Prone Area, an extension generally needs a Bushfire Attack Level assessment, which sets construction standards for windows, cladding and decks. We check the state mapping for your property early.
Layout
Opening Up Split Levels
Split-level homes from the 1960s and 70s are common on Croydon’s slopes. They often have dark middle rooms and stairs in awkward places. Removing walls, reworking stairs or joining the kitchen and family room across a level change can transform the house, but structural changes generally need a building permit, which we organise.
Structure
Building Up for the Views
On higher Croydon blocks, a second storey or an upper-level living room can capture views toward the Dandenong Ranges. Whether it is practical depends on the existing structure, footings and the planning controls for your address. We assess the house at your property and explain what an upward extension would involve.
Asbestos
Asbestos in Postwar Homes
Much of Croydon was built in the postwar boom, when fibre cement sheeting containing asbestos was widely used in eaves, wet areas, lean-tos and some cladding. Anything suspect is tested before demolition, and larger amounts must go out with a licensed asbestos removalist, which we allow for in your quote.
Insulation
Insulation, Glazing and Heating
Croydon’s cooler foothills climate shows up the weak points of older homes: thin or missing insulation, single glazing and draughty floors. A renovation is the right time to insulate walls and ceilings, upgrade windows and improve heating. We plan these upgrades alongside the layout changes so they are done once.
Get a Free Home Estimate in Croydon
Two quick steps. We’ll be in touch within one business day to arrange a visit to your Croydon 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 Croydon
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 Croydon 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 Croydon
Croydon (3136) is about 28 km east of the Melbourne CBD, and well within our regular service area. We renovate homes in Croydon and its neighbouring suburbs, with the same team, the same fixed pricing and the same attention to detail.
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Do I need a planning permit to extend my Croydon home?
It depends on your address. Many extensions only need a building permit, but if your property is in a Significant Landscape Overlay, or the extension affects canopy trees, a planning permit may also be needed from Maroondah City Council. We check the planning scheme for your property before the design is finalised.
Is my Croydon home in a bushfire prone area?
Most homes in central Croydon are suburban, but bushfire prone mapping follows vegetation rather than suburb names, so it needs checking address by address on the state’s maps. If your home is in one, an extension or new deck generally needs a Bushfire Attack Level assessment, and the rating sets the materials used. We check this early so it is included in the design and quote.
Can we add a second storey to our Croydon home?
Often, yes, but it depends on the structure of the existing house, the footings and the planning controls. Brick veneer homes on sloping blocks can need extra engineering. We look at the house with you, explain the options, including a rear or lower-level extension, and help you decide what suits your block.
Does a sloping block make an extension harder?
It adds some complexity, such as deeper footings, retaining walls or a suspended floor, but it can also create space underneath for storage or a lower room. Many Croydon homes already sit on slopes. We plan the levels carefully so the extension connects well to the existing house and the garden.
Can we stay at home during the renovation?
For many extensions, yes, at least until the new section is joined to the house. For larger internal changes, a short move out can make the work faster and easier. We plan the stages with you before work starts and keep the work area contained and cleaned up.
How much should I renovate a Croydon home before selling or leasing it?
Croydon’s brick veneer and weatherboard homes on generous, often sloping blocks attract many buyers who are happy to do their own work later, so a sale-ready renovation is usually about condition rather than transformation. Fix leaks, rotted weatherboards and failed wet areas, refresh floors and paint, and improve insulation and heating for the cooler winters. Avoid structural changes or a second storey that can’t be completed and signed off before the home is listed.
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.