Home Renovations Oak Park
Oak Park Homes,
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Complete home renovations in Oak Park and across Melbourne for over 20 years, from a single room to the whole house. Family-run, fixed pricing, no hidden costs.
Your Oak Park 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 Oak Park.
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 Oak Park
Oak Park sits on land once farmed by John Pascoe Fawkner, with the Moonee Ponds Creek along its western edge. With no railway station when the line came through in 1872, the area stayed largely rural until after the Second World War, then filled quickly with houses through the 1950s and 1960s. Today postwar homes on good-sized blocks sit beside a growing number of townhouses.
Many of those postwar houses still have their original layouts, with small separate rooms, a kitchen cut off from the living area and little insulation. Typical projects include opening up the rear of the house, extending or adding a second storey, and improving comfort. Merri-bek City Council controls heritage places and the creek corridor, so we check what applies to your lot before design starts.
Oak Park at a Glance
- Postcode
- Oak Park VIC 3046
- Council
- Merri-bek City Council
- From the CBD
- About 11 km north
- Typical Homes
- 1950s and 1960s postwar houses
- Townhouses on subdivided blocks
- Units
- A few earlier places linked to the Fawkner estate
- Property Market
- Median house price$1,100,000
- Median unit price$725,000
- House rent$670 a week
- Unit rent$590 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 Oak Park
Heritage
Fawkner’s Belle Vue Estate
A small group of places in Oak Park is in Merri-bek’s Heritage Overlay because of their link to Fawkner’s Belle Vue estate, including the c.1879 house at Oak Park Court, the former stables and the remnant garden at Oak Park Reserve. Most postwar homes are not covered, but we check your property report before any design work begins.
Flooding
Creekside Flooding
The SES lists Oak Park among the Merri-bek locations at risk of flooding, mainly near the Moonee Ponds Creek and local drainage lines. Where a flood overlay applies, an extension may need a planning permit and floor levels set from Melbourne Water flood information. We obtain that information early so the design allows for any step up into the new rooms.
Structure
Adding a Second Storey
Oak Park blocks are often wide enough to extend at ground level, but a second storey keeps more of the backyard. A postwar house was not built to carry another floor, so the footings, walls and roof need an engineer’s assessment. Upper floors are also more likely to need a planning permit, with overlooking of neighbours assessed.
Light
Townhouses Next Door
Many Oak Park blocks have been redeveloped with two or three townhouses, which can leave an original house with taller neighbours and less winter sun. Planning an extension around where light still reaches the block, and using highlight windows or skylights, helps. We look at existing shadows and neighbouring windows before choosing where to extend.
Insulation
Comfort in a 1950s House
Postwar Oak Park homes commonly have little or no wall insulation, single glazed timber or steel framed windows and gaps under doors and around floorboards. Insulating ceilings, floors and any walls that are opened, upgrading key windows and sealing draughts makes the house far easier to heat and cool. We include these upgrades in the scope while the walls are open.
Get a Free Home Estimate in Oak Park
Two quick steps. We’ll be in touch within one business day to arrange a visit to your Oak Park 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 Oak Park
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 Oak Park 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 Oak Park
Oak Park (3046) is about 11 km north of the Melbourne CBD, and well within our regular service area. We renovate homes in Oak Park and its neighbouring suburbs, with the same team, the same fixed pricing and the same attention to detail.
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Is my Oak Park house in a heritage overlay?
Probably not. Oak Park’s heritage overlays mainly cover a handful of places linked to John Pascoe Fawkner’s estate and a few individual early buildings, not the postwar streets. Your VicPlan property report shows any heritage control on your lot. If one applies, external changes usually need a planning permit from Merri-bek City Council.
Do I need a planning permit to extend my Oak Park home?
A rear extension needs a building permit, and whether a planning permit is also needed depends on the zone, the lot size, any overlays and the design, with second storeys more likely to trigger one. Lots near the Moonee Ponds Creek may also have flood controls. We check the controls on your lot and confirm with Merri-bek City Council before design.
Can we keep living in our Oak Park home while it is extended?
Usually, yes, for a rear extension, since the front of the house can stay in use until the new section is joined on. A second storey is harder because the roof is opened and services are disrupted, and many families move out for part of that work. We plan the stages and tell you early which days you might need to be away.
Should we renovate or knock down and rebuild in Oak Park?
It depends on the condition of the house and what you need from it. Many Oak Park postwar homes are solidly built and suit renovation and extension, which keeps the existing structure and much of the garden. If the house has major structural problems or the layout cannot be fixed, a rebuild may suit better. We give you a frank assessment of the existing house.
What is worth doing to an Oak Park home before selling?
Buyers in Oak Park may be comparing original postwar houses with newer townhouses nearby, so presentation and condition matter. Sanding timber floors, repainting, fixing leaks and cracks, tidying the garden and servicing the heating are quick and practical. An extension is a long project with permits, so it usually suits owners who intend to stay for some years.
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.