Home Renovations Niddrie
Niddrie Homes,
Reimagined
Complete home renovations in Niddrie and across Melbourne for over 20 years, from a single room to the whole house. Family-run, fixed pricing, no hidden costs.
Your Niddrie 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 Niddrie.
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 Niddrie
Niddrie’s housing is largely postwar brick and weatherboard homes with two or three bedrooms, many still close to original, alongside newer units and townhouses. Blocks are a good size, giving owners room to extend rather than rebuild. Many have original wiring, old heating and little insulation, which owners want to address while they renovate.
Common Niddrie home renovations add a rear family room, bedrooms or a second storey, open up closed-in floor plans, and upgrade insulation, windows and heating, often with restumping where floors have moved. Families frequently stay in the home during parts of the work. Extensions need a building permit and may need planning approval, so we confirm requirements with the City of Moonee Valley early in the project.
Niddrie at a Glance
- Postcode
- Niddrie VIC 3042
- Council
- City of Moonee Valley
- From the CBD
- About 11 km north-west
- Typical Homes
- 1950s and 1960s brick homes
- Postwar weatherboard houses
- Units on subdivided blocks
- Newer townhouses
- Property Market
- Median house price$1,240,000
- Median unit price$780,000
- House rent$650 a week
- Unit rent$650 a week
Source: CoreLogic via Your Investment Property, prices to July 2026, rents to September 2026
Before You Start
Before You Renovate a Home in Niddrie
Design
Extend at the Back or Go Up
Niddrie’s regular suburban blocks often leave enough backyard for a single storey rear extension with a family room and extra bedroom. Where the yard is smaller after a subdivision, or you want to keep the garden, a second storey may suit better. We compare both options on your block, including cost, disruption and how much yard remains.
Structure
Restumping Postwar Homes
Many Niddrie weatherboards and brick veneers from the 1950s sit on original timber or concrete stumps. Sloping floors, sticking doors and cracks above doorways can point to movement. Restumping is often done alongside an extension so new and old floors line up. We inspect the subfloor and include the work in the quote.
Neighbours
Neighbours on Subdivided Blocks
Many Niddrie streets now mix original houses with units built on subdivided lots, so neighbours are often closer than they once were. Victorian siting rules control how close an extension can be to the boundary, how high its walls are and how much it overshadows or overlooks next door. We check these limits before design and explain any extra approvals.
Asbestos
Asbestos in 1950s Construction
Homes built in Niddrie in the 1950s and 1960s commonly used fibre cement sheeting for eaves, wet areas and outbuildings, and material from before 1990 may contain asbestos. Before demolition or cutting into walls, we arrange testing. Larger amounts are removed by a licensed removalist, and the work is planned into the schedule.
Electrical
Old Wiring and Switchboards
Original Niddrie homes can still have early wiring, ceramic fuses or a small switchboard that cannot take extra circuits for an extension, air conditioning or induction cooking. A renovation is a good time to rewire and upgrade the board, and our licensed electricians provide a Certificate of Electrical Safety once it is done.
Energy
Heating and Insulation
Many Niddrie homes have little or no wall insulation, single glazed windows and an old gas heater in the lounge. During a renovation, insulation can go into opened walls, ceilings and under floors, and new windows can be double glazed. We also look at heating and cooling that suit the new layout.
Get a Free Home Estimate in Niddrie
Two quick steps. We’ll be in touch within one business day to arrange a visit to your Niddrie 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 Niddrie
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 Niddrie 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 Niddrie
Niddrie (3042) is about 11 km north-west of the Melbourne CBD, and well within our regular service area. We renovate homes in Niddrie 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 permit to extend my Niddrie home?
An extension needs a building permit, and some may need a planning permit from the City of Moonee Valley depending on the overlays, lot size and design. We check your property report for any heritage, flood, tree or other controls before design, and manage the permit process with you.
Is restumping needed before we extend our Niddrie home?
Not always, but it is worth checking. If the existing floors have moved, restumping at the same time as an extension helps the old and new floors line up and avoids cracking later. We inspect the subfloor and tell you whether full or partial restumping is needed.
Can we stay in our Niddrie home while you renovate?
Often, for parts of the job. A rear extension can sometimes be built while you use the front of the house, with a temporary wall to seal off the work. Kitchen, bathroom and restumping work usually means some time away. We plan the stages with you.
Which renovations make sense before selling a Niddrie home?
Niddrie buyers often see a postwar home as a base to improve, so presentation and sound condition matter more than major changes. Painting, sanding the original timber floors, fixing obvious defects such as sloping floors or a leaking roof, and updating light fittings usually help. Extensions take months and permits, so they generally suit owners staying in the home.
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.