Home Renovations Huntingdale
Huntingdale Homes,
Reimagined
Complete home renovations in Huntingdale and across Melbourne for over 20 years, from a single room to the whole house. Family-run, fixed pricing, no hidden costs.
Your Huntingdale 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 Huntingdale.
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 Huntingdale
Huntingdale, once called East Oakleigh, is a small residential pocket between the Princes Highway and North Road, with its southern end given over to industry and its station a common bus link to Monash University. Homes are mostly postwar brick veneers and weatherboards, units and newer double storey houses. The older houses are solid but have small separate rooms, a single bathroom and little insulation, and many are owned by families or investors looking to modernise.
Common home projects here include opening up closed floor plans, adding rear extensions or extra bedrooms, renovating kitchens, bathrooms and laundries together, and improving insulation, glazing and heating for comfort. Most interior work doesn’t need a planning permit from the City of Monash, but extensions and structural changes need a building permit, which we organise before work starts.
Huntingdale at a Glance
- Postcode
- Huntingdale VIC 3166
- Council
- City of Monash
- From the CBD
- About 16 km south-east
- Typical Homes
- Postwar brick veneer homes
- Weatherboard houses
- Units and townhouses
- Newer double storey homes
- Property Market
- Median house price$1,280,000
- House rent$662 a week
- Unit rent$565 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 Huntingdale
Neighbours
Living Near the Industrial Area
Homes close to the industrial area at Huntingdale’s southern end, between Hargreaves Street and North Road, can be affected by truck movements and noise. Placing bedrooms away from that boundary, using good glazing and insulating walls help. We take note of neighbouring uses when planning an extension or a second storey.
Privacy
Townhouses Next Door
Older Huntingdale homes often sit beside a newer double storey house or a row of townhouses. When you extend, window positions, screening and setbacks need to balance privacy with daylight for both properties. We design the extension with the neighbouring windows and any overshadowing in mind from the first sketches.
Planning
Extend Out or Build Up
On Huntingdale’s reasonable-sized blocks, a single-storey rear extension is usually simpler to build, while a second storey keeps more of the backyard. Each has different permit needs in the City of Monash, and a second storey needs the existing structure checked. We compare both against your block, the zone and what you need from the home.
Insulation
Insulation and Glazing
Postwar Huntingdale homes often have little or no wall insulation and single-glazed timber or aluminium windows. Adding ceiling and underfloor insulation, sealing draughts and replacing key windows with double glazing make the house more comfortable year round, and quieter in rooms facing the highway or the railway line.
Rentals
Renovating an Investment Home
Some Huntingdale homes are owned by investors renting to people who work or study nearby, including at Monash University. A renovation for rental use focuses on durable finishes, a sensible layout and reliable services. We plan the program around lease dates where possible and give you a written schedule before work begins.
Get a Free Home Estimate in Huntingdale
Two quick steps. We’ll be in touch within one business day to arrange a visit to your Huntingdale 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 Huntingdale
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 Huntingdale 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.
Our Work Near Huntingdale
Home Renovations In and Around Huntingdale
Huntingdale (3166) is about 16 km south-east of the Melbourne CBD, and well within our regular service area. We renovate homes in Huntingdale 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 in Huntingdale?
Extensions in Huntingdale generally need a building permit. Whether a planning permit is also required from the City of Monash depends on the zone, any overlays and how the extension sits on the block. Second storeys are more likely to need one than single-storey additions. We check your property before design so the plans suit the approvals.
Can we live at home during a Huntingdale renovation?
Often, especially for a rear extension built while you use the front rooms. Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring stages may need short periods away, particularly if the house has only one bathroom. We plan the stages with you, keep the work areas contained and clean up regularly so the rest of the house stays usable.
What should we fix first when renovating an older Huntingdale home?
Start with the basics: stumps or slab, roof, wiring and plumbing. In many postwar Huntingdale houses the switchboard, hot water service and drains are original or near the end of their life. Fixing these during a renovation, while walls and floors are open, avoids redoing finished work later. We inspect them at the first visit.
What’s worth doing before selling a home in Huntingdale?
Buyers looking at Huntingdale’s older homes often weigh up what they would need to fix themselves. Repairing obvious defects, painting, replacing worn floor coverings, servicing the heating and cooling and tidying the garden help the house present well. Larger works such as an extension take months and permits, so they are better suited to owners staying on.
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.