Home Renovations Eaglemont
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Complete home renovations in Eaglemont and across Melbourne for over 20 years, from a single room to the whole house. Family-run, fixed pricing, no hidden costs.
Your Eaglemont 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 Eaglemont.
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 Eaglemont
Eaglemont is known for its Griffin-designed estates, steep, winding streets and mature trees, with a rich mix of Arts and Crafts, interwar and mid-century homes on large, sloping blocks. The Heidelberg School painters camped on the Mount Eagle hillside in the late 1880s, and many houses here have character worth keeping but dated layouts, poor insulation and limited connection between living areas and the garden.
Common home renovation projects in Eaglemont include restoring period and mid-century features, reworking layouts to capture views and light, adding extensions that step down the slope, and improving insulation, glazing and heating. Heritage Overlays and vegetation controls apply across parts of Eaglemont, so we check planning requirements with Banyule City Council early, and plan for steep access and careful work around established trees.
Eaglemont at a Glance
- Postcode
- Eaglemont VIC 3084
- Council
- Banyule City Council
- From the CBD
- About 10 km north-east
- Typical Homes
- Interwar bungalows and English Revival homes
- Arts and Crafts homes
- Mid-century architect-designed homes
- Postwar brick homes
- Homes in the Griffin-designed estates
- Property Market
- Median house price$2,520,000
- Median unit price$940,000
- House rent$805 a week
- Unit rent$585 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 Eaglemont
Heritage
Victorian Heritage Register Estates
The Mount Eagle Estate of 1914 and the Glenard Estate of 1915 were laid out by the Griffins with curving streets that follow the land and internal reserves. Both are on the Victorian Heritage Register, so works may need a Heritage Victoria permit or exemption as well as council approval. We confirm your property’s status before design.
Planning
The Ivanhoe Views Estate
The Ivanhoe Views Estate in Eaglemont is a Heritage Overlay precinct of intact interwar houses in bungalow, English Domestic Revival and Spanish Mission styles. Additions there usually work best behind the original house and below its roofline, so the street view is kept. We design extensions that respect the precinct and check them against council’s heritage policy.
Trees
Landscape and Vegetation Overlays
Parts of Eaglemont are covered by Significant Landscape, Vegetation Protection and Environmental Significance Overlays. These can require a permit to remove or lop trees, and in some areas a permit for buildings above a set height. We check which overlays apply to your lot before siting an extension and get an arborist’s advice where trees are close.
Slope
Extensions That Step Down the Hill
On steep Eaglemont blocks, a rear extension can step down the slope to keep floor levels practical and roof heights low. That means engineered footings, retaining walls and careful drainage. Height controls in some overlay areas can also shape the design. We survey the site levels and design the addition within those limits.
Windows
Comfort in Period Homes
Interwar and mid-century Eaglemont homes often have single glazing, little insulation and draughty floors. Secondary glazing or slim double glazed sashes, ceiling and underfloor insulation, and draught sealing can improve comfort without removing original windows. Where external changes are involved in a heritage area, we check the controls before ordering anything.
Access
Steep and Narrow Access
Winding Eaglemont streets, steep driveways and limited parking can make deliveries, skip bins and trade parking harder than on a flat suburban block. We plan where materials are stored, how trades park and how rubbish leaves the site, and allow for it in the program and quote so the neighbours and the build are both looked after.
Get a Free Home Estimate in Eaglemont
Two quick steps. We’ll be in touch within one business day to arrange a visit to your Eaglemont 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 Eaglemont
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 Eaglemont 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 Eaglemont
Eaglemont (3084) is about 10 km north-east of the Melbourne CBD, and well within our regular service area. We renovate homes in Eaglemont and its neighbouring suburbs, with the same team, the same fixed pricing and the same attention to detail.
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Is my Eaglemont home in a heritage area?
It may be. The Mount Eagle and Glenard estates are on the Victorian Heritage Register, the Ivanhoe Views Estate is a Heritage Overlay precinct, and some individual places are listed. Other streets have no heritage control. Your VicPlan property report shows any overlay, and we check your address before design so the approvals are clear.
Can we add a second storey in Eaglemont?
Sometimes. In heritage areas an upper level usually needs to be set back and kept low so it does not dominate the street, and landscape overlays may limit height in some places. A planning permit from Banyule City Council and, where relevant, Heritage Victoria approval may be needed. We test the options early.
Will we need to remove trees for an extension in Eaglemont?
Not always. Designing around significant trees is often possible by changing the footprint or using pier footings outside the main root zones. Where removal or lopping is needed, vegetation and landscape overlays in parts of Eaglemont can require a planning permit and an arborist’s report. We check this before the design is fixed.
Can we live in our Eaglemont home during a renovation?
For many rear extensions, yes, with the existing house closed off from the new work. You may need short periods away when the kitchen, bathrooms or floors are done, or when the new section is joined to the old. Steep sites can slow some stages. We plan the program with you.
Should we renovate before putting our Eaglemont house on the market?
Eaglemont buyers often look for period or mid-century character, so keeping original features and fixing defects is usually wiser than a quick modern makeover. Repairs, painting, servicing the heating and tidying garden paths can present the home well. Extensions in heritage or landscape overlay areas take time to approve, so they suit owners planning to stay.
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.