Home Renovations Parkville
Parkville Homes,
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Complete home renovations in Parkville and across Melbourne for over 20 years, from a single room to the whole house. Family-run, fixed pricing, no hidden costs.
Your Parkville 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 Parkville.
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 Parkville
Parkville grew from housing estates carved out of Royal Park land in the 1860s, and its streets of two-storey terraces, semi-detached houses and large villas, many with cast iron verandahs, sit close to Royal Park, the university and the hospital precinct. Many homes have ornate facades, high ceilings and original details but dated rear additions, while Parkville Gardens, on the former Royal Park hospital site, offers newer townhouses and apartments.
Common projects here are restoring original features while replacing tired rear additions with modern living areas, adding upstairs space where it suits the heritage streetscape, upgrading insulation and heating in high-ceilinged rooms, and reworking kitchens and bathrooms. Parts of Parkville are in the Parkville heritage precinct or individual heritage overlays, so the City of Melbourne often requires a planning permit for external work.
Parkville at a Glance
- Postcode
- Parkville VIC 3052
- Council
- City of Melbourne (northern edge in the City of Merri-bek)
- From the CBD
- About 3 km north
- Typical Homes
- Two-storey Victorian terraces
- Large Victorian villas and semi-detached houses
- Parkville Gardens townhouses and apartments
- Apartments near the university
- Property Market
- Median house price$1,768,888
- Median unit price$470,000
- House rent$1,200 a week
- Unit rent$575 a week
Source: CoreLogic via Your Investment Property, prices to July 2026, rents to September 2026
Before You Start
Renovating a Parkville Home: What to Plan For
Heritage
The Parkville Heritage Precinct
Much of Parkville’s Victorian housing sits within the City of Melbourne’s Parkville heritage precinct, and some places are individually listed. Demolition, extensions and many external changes usually need a planning permit, and a building’s grading affects what council will accept. Precinct boundaries and gradings can change through planning scheme amendments, so we check the current controls for your address.
Materials
Restoring Cast Iron and Render
Many Parkville terraces have cast iron lace, tessellated verandah tiles, rendered parapets and slate roofs. Restoring these well needs matching materials and trades who know the details. Like for like repairs at the front generally suit heritage controls, while changes to the original design may need a permit. We agree the approach with you before quoting.
Heating
Comfort in Tall Rooms
High ceilings and solid brick walls make the front rooms of Parkville homes slow to heat. Ceiling insulation, draught sealing around old sashes and doors, heavy curtains or secondary glazing on period windows, and zoned heating can make a real difference without altering the facade. We look at the whole house when planning upgrades.
Neighbours
Attached Terraces and Shared Walls
Parkville’s terraces are often joined in rows, with shared walls, chimneys and roof lines. Rear extensions and upper levels need careful flashing and footings next to the neighbour’s, and protection work notices may be required under the building regulations. We plan these early so the neighbours know what is happening and when.
Access
Working Near the University and Hospitals
Streets around the University of Melbourne and the hospitals carry heavy traffic and have limited parking. We plan skips, deliveries and trade parking with the City of Melbourne, and keep noisy work to permitted times. Where a Parkville terrace has rear lane access, we use the lane wherever possible to keep the front clear.
Get a Free Home Estimate in Parkville
Two quick steps. We’ll be in touch within one business day to arrange a visit to your Parkville 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 Parkville
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 Parkville 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 Parkville
Parkville (3052) is about 3 km north of the Melbourne CBD, and well within our regular service area. We renovate homes in Parkville and its neighbouring suburbs, with the same team, the same fixed pricing and the same attention to detail.
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Can I add an upper level to my Parkville home?
In the heritage precinct, an upper level is usually only supported where it is set well back and hard to see from the street, and some single-storey Parkville houses may not suit one at all. A rear extension or a room within the roof may be easier to approve. We check the overlay, grading and neighbours’ sunlight before design.
Is my Parkville home on the Victorian Heritage Register?
Most homes are not. Local heritage overlays cover parts of Parkville, while a smaller number of places, including the former Royal Park hospital pavilions in Parkville Gardens, are on the state register. Works to registered places can need a permit from Heritage Victoria. Your property report shows which controls apply, and we check it before design.
Can we live at home during a Parkville renovation?
In a two-storey Parkville terrace, you may be able to live upstairs while the rear living area is rebuilt, though there will be dust, noise and days without services. We seal off work areas, keep the stairs clear and plan the noisiest stages with you. Kitchen and bathroom changeovers may mean a short time away.
What should I fix before selling or leasing my Parkville terrace?
Repairs that show care usually come first: patching cracked plaster, repainting, freeing sash windows, fixing verandah tiles, servicing the heating and making sure the electrical work is safe. In Parkville’s heritage streets, keeping original features intact also avoids permit questions. Extensions and new kitchens take longer and suit owners who plan 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.