Home Renovations Spotswood
Spotswood Homes,
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Complete home renovations in Spotswood and across Melbourne for over 20 years, from a single room to the whole house. Family-run, fixed pricing, no hidden costs.
Your Spotswood 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 Spotswood.
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 Spotswood
Spotswood’s streets mix single-fronted Victorian cottages, Edwardian and interwar weatherboards, postwar houses and a growing number of townhouses on subdivided lots. The suburb grew around industry, from the Spotswood Pumping Station and a glassworks to fuel storage, and the railway. Blocks are compact and flat, and many older homes have a run of small rooms leading to a dated rear lean-to. Side setbacks are tight, so most of the change happens at the back.
Common Spotswood renovations replace the lean-to with a light-filled rear extension, open up kitchen, dining and living, restore weatherboards, floors and period details at the front, and improve insulation, glazing and heating. Some owners add a second storey to gain bedrooms on a small block. Extensions need a building permit and can need a planning permit, particularly since Amendment C137 widened Spotswood’s heritage overlays in 2025, so we confirm requirements with Hobsons Bay City Council early.
Spotswood at a Glance
- Postcode
- Spotswood VIC 3015
- Council
- Hobsons Bay City Council
- From the CBD
- About 7 km west
- Typical Homes
- Victorian cottages and villas
- Edwardian and interwar weatherboards
- War Service homes
- Townhouses and newer infill homes
- Property Market
- Median house price$1,130,000
- Median unit price$805,000
- House rent$700 a week
- Unit rent$620 a week
Source: CoreLogic via Your Investment Property, prices to July 2026, rents to September 2026
Before You Start
What to Know Before Renovating in Spotswood
Heritage
Amendment C137 Heritage Precincts
Since 17 July 2025, Amendment C137 has expanded the HO30 Spotswood Residential Heritage Precinct and added six new overlays, including precincts for War Service Homes and Australian Glass Manufacturers housing. If your home is now covered, demolition, extensions and external changes may need a planning permit. We check the current maps and the precinct’s statement of significance first.
Design
Victorian, Edwardian or Interwar?
Spotswood’s residential heritage precinct is recognised for two waves of building: Victorian cottages and villas from around 1890, and the Edwardian and interwar houses that followed. Hope Street’s single-fronted Italianate villas are among the earliest. An extension that responds to the era of your house, in roof form, cladding and window proportions, generally sits better with heritage policy and the street.
Structure
Second Storeys on Small Lots
With compact blocks and close neighbours, many Spotswood owners look up rather than back. An upper level needs engineered footings and framing, attention to overshadowing and overlooking of neighbouring yards, and in a heritage precinct is usually set well back from the front so the original roof still reads from the street. We assess the existing structure before design.
Neighbours
Living Beside Industry and Freeways
Spotswood grew around factories, a glassworks and fuel storage tanks, and some streets still sit close to industrial land, the West Gate Freeway or the railway. Double glazing, insulated walls and placing bedrooms away from the noisy side make a real difference. It is also worth checking the zoning and what is planned for land around you before committing to a large extension.
Energy
Warmer Weatherboards
Most older Spotswood homes have little or no wall insulation, single-glazed windows and gaps around floors and doors. Opening walls during a renovation is the best moment to add insulation, seal draughts and upgrade windows. Pairing that with efficient heating and cooling makes a timber house far more comfortable through Melbourne’s winters and summers.
Get a Free Home Estimate in Spotswood
Two quick steps. We’ll be in touch within one business day to arrange a visit to your Spotswood 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 Spotswood
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 Spotswood 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 Spotswood
Spotswood (3015) is about 7 km west of the Melbourne CBD, and well within our regular service area. We renovate homes in Spotswood and its neighbouring suburbs, with the same team, the same fixed pricing and the same attention to detail.
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How do I check if my Spotswood house is in one of the new heritage overlays?
Look up your address on VicPlan or the Hobsons Bay planning scheme maps, which show any Heritage Overlay number. Amendment C137 changed several Spotswood boundaries in July 2025, so older property reports may be out of date. If your home is covered, the precinct’s statement of significance explains what council is trying to protect. We check this before any design work.
Can I demolish the rear lean-to on my Spotswood cottage?
Usually, yes, but in a Heritage Overlay the demolition of any part of the house can need a planning permit, even at the back. Lean-tos are often later additions with less heritage value, which helps. Outside an overlay, demolition generally needs only a building permit. We confirm the controls with Hobsons Bay City Council before planning the extension.
Can we stay in the house while you build a rear extension?
Often, yes. Spotswood cottages usually have their bedrooms at the front, so many owners stay while work happens at the back behind a sealed temporary wall. There are usually a few weeks without a kitchen or bathroom when the new rooms are connected, and we tell you in advance when those will be.
What renovation work makes sense before selling or leasing a Spotswood home?
Focus on the condition issues that inspections pick up in older Spotswood houses: uneven floors, damp lean-tos, old wiring and peeling weatherboards. Repairs, fresh paint and working heating are usually more sensible than a major extension close to a sale. If your home is in a heritage precinct, an extension also needs permits, so leave it unless you have plenty of time.
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.