Home Renovations Kingsville
Kingsville Homes,
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Complete home renovations in Kingsville and across Melbourne for over 20 years, from a single room to the whole house. Family-run, fixed pricing, no hidden costs.
Your Kingsville 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 Kingsville.
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 Kingsville
Kingsville’s streets still show their origins in the 1907 subdivisions and the building boom after the First World War: rows of closely spaced, single-storey timber houses with gabled bungalow roofs and Edwardian details on narrow lots. Many keep their original front rooms with a dated rear addition, and blocks are modest, so extensions need careful planning around light and neighbours.
Home projects here usually include replacing old rear additions with open living spaces, adding a bedroom or study, restoring weatherboards, verandahs and decorative features, insulating walls, roofs and floors, and restumping where floors have dropped. Extensions need a building permit, and the Queensville Estate is in a Heritage Overlay, so we work through approvals with the City of Maribyrnong early.
Kingsville at a Glance
- Postcode
- Kingsville VIC 3012
- Council
- City of Maribyrnong
- From the CBD
- About 7 km west
- Typical Homes
- Edwardian timber houses
- Post First World War Californian bungalows
- Single-storey homes on narrow lots
- Townhouses and units
- Property Market
- Median house price$1,078,000
- Median unit price$520,000
- House rent$740 a week
- Unit rent$435 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 Kingsville
Heritage
The Queensville Estate Heritage Area
The Queensville Estate precinct (HO8), which includes streets such as Chatfield, Chirnside and Coronation streets, is valued for its closely spaced gabled bungalows from just after the First World War. A planning permit is required to demolish, build or alter the outside of a house there. Rear extensions that stay low and out of view from the street are generally easier to support.
Structure
Restumping Before Extending
Timber houses in Kingsville have often sat on their original stumps for around a century, and sloping floors or sticking doors are signs of movement. Restumping, or at least relevelling, the original house before joining a new extension avoids a step or crack where old meets new. We check the subfloor at the first visit so this is allowed for in the quote.
Neighbours
Extending on a Narrow Lot
With narrow frontages and houses close to the side boundaries, Kingsville extensions have to manage overshadowing and overlooking of the house next door, and walls on or near a boundary come with specific requirements. A single-storey rear extension with high windows or a raked ceiling can bring light deep into the house without crowding the neighbours.
Insulation
Insulating an Old Weatherboard
Original Kingsville weatherboards were built without insulation in the walls, floors or ceilings. When linings are off for a renovation, adding wall batts, underfloor insulation and sealing draughts around windows and skirtings makes a noticeable difference to comfort. Ceilings can usually be insulated from the roof space, even over rooms that are not being renovated this time.
Planning
Second Storey Options
A second storey on a Kingsville bungalow can be possible, but in the heritage area it generally needs to sit well back from the front so the gabled roof still reads from the street. The Queensville Estate is also in a Neighbourhood Residential Zone, which sets height limits. We check the zone and overlays for your address before sketching any upper level.
Get a Free Home Estimate in Kingsville
Two quick steps. We’ll be in touch within one business day to arrange a visit to your Kingsville 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 Kingsville
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 Kingsville 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 Kingsville
Kingsville (3012) is about 7 km west of the Melbourne CBD, and well within our regular service area. We renovate homes in Kingsville and its neighbouring suburbs, with the same team, the same fixed pricing and the same attention to detail.
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Is my Kingsville house in a heritage area?
Parts of Kingsville are. The Queensville Estate precinct (HO8) covers streets including Chatfield, Chirnside and Coronation streets, and there may be individually listed places elsewhere. Your VicPlan property report shows whether a Heritage Overlay applies. We check your address before design, because it affects demolition, external materials and where an extension can sit.
Can we keep the front rooms and rebuild the back?
Yes, and it suits most Kingsville houses. The original front rooms, verandah and street-facing weatherboards are restored, while the rear addition is replaced with a kitchen, living and dining area that opens to the garden. Where a Heritage Overlay applies, this approach also fits well, because the new work sits behind the original roof.
Can we live at home during a Kingsville renovation?
Sometimes. With a rear extension you can often use the front rooms while the new section is built, then move out briefly when the old and new parts are joined and services are switched over. Restumping, floor sanding and rewiring are harder to live through. We agree the stages with you and keep the building zone sealed from your living space.
Should we renovate our Kingsville home before selling?
It depends on how long you plan to stay. Kingsville’s character homes often attract buyers who want to renovate to their own taste, so a full extension right before a sale is rarely needed. Repairing weatherboards, painting, fixing floors, tidying the garden and attending to obvious defects present the home well. Projects needing permits take months, so they suit owners who are staying.
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.