Home Renovations Yarraville
Yarraville Homes,
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Complete home renovations in Yarraville and across Melbourne for over 20 years, from a single room to the whole house. Family-run, fixed pricing, no hidden costs.
Your Yarraville 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 Yarraville.
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 Yarraville
Yarraville’s period weatherboards and cottages give the suburb its character, but many have narrow layouts, a tired rear lean-to and a single bathroom. Heritage areas cover parts of the suburb, and blocks are often small. Many homes also back onto laneways or have tight side access, which affects how renovations are built.
Common home renovations in Yarraville include restoring period fronts and weatherboards, replacing rear additions with open living, adding upper-level bedrooms where possible, and upgrading insulation, glazing and services. Verandahs, fretwork and timber windows can often be restored rather than replaced. External changes in heritage areas can need a planning permit from the City of Maribyrnong, and we plan for approvals and tight access.
Yarraville at a Glance
- Postcode
- Yarraville VIC 3013
- Council
- City of Maribyrnong
- From the CBD
- About 7 km west
- Typical Homes
- Victorian and Edwardian weatherboards
- Workers’ cottages
- Interwar bungalows
- Townhouses
- Property Market
- Median house price$1,200,000
- Median unit price$704,000
- House rent$715 a week
- Unit rent$600 a week
Source: CoreLogic via Your Investment Property, prices to July 2026, rents to September 2026
Before You Start
Before You Renovate in Yarraville
Heritage
Three Kinds of Heritage Area
Yarraville has more than one heritage area: the Yarraville Residential Heritage Area (HO15), the civic and commercial area around Anderson and Ballarat Streets (HO14), and the interwar Angliss Housing Estate (HO1). Each protects a different era and style, so the design expectations differ. We confirm which overlay, if any, applies to your property first.
Design
Extending an Angliss Estate Bungalow
Yarraville’s Angliss estate Californian bungalows and Mediterranean style villas have distinctive gabled or hipped roofs, porches and front gardens. An extension that keeps its roof low behind the main ridge, and uses matching or carefully contrasting materials, usually sits best. We sketch how the addition will look from the street before detailed design.
Structure
Floors That Have Moved
Yarraville’s weatherboard homes are often more than a century old and sit on stumps that may have rotted or sunk, leaving sloping floors and cracked plaster. Restumping, or replacing stumps under the rear section, is commonly done alongside an extension. We inspect underneath and price it clearly rather than leaving it as a later surprise.
Windows
Noise From Roads and Rail
Parts of Yarraville sit near truck routes, the West Gate Freeway or the Werribee and Williamstown rail lines, and noise can come through thin weatherboard walls and single glazing. Insulating walls during a renovation and fitting acoustic or double glazing in new windows reduce it. We plan bedrooms on the quieter side of the house where possible.
Access
Using the Laneway
Many Yarraville blocks back onto bluestone or concrete laneways that can provide access for materials, a skip or a small excavator. Some lanes are narrow, and others are shared with several neighbours. We check the lane’s width and condition, and talk with you about notifying neighbours before work starts.
Get a Free Home Estimate in Yarraville
Two quick steps. We’ll be in touch within one business day to arrange a visit to your Yarraville 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 Yarraville
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 Yarraville 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 Yarraville
Yarraville (3013) is about 7 km west of the Melbourne CBD, and well within our regular service area. We renovate homes in Yarraville 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 know which heritage overlay applies to my Yarraville property?
A free property report from VicPlan shows the overlays on your land, and the City of Maribyrnong’s planning scheme describes what each heritage area protects. Yarraville has residential, commercial and interwar estate precincts as well as individually listed buildings. We check your address before design so the plans suit the right controls.
Can we add a second storey to our Yarraville weatherboard?
Often, yes. In a Heritage Overlay area it will need a planning permit, and council generally prefers an upper level set well back so the original single storey front still reads clearly. Outside the overlays the rules are simpler, but neighbours’ overshadowing and overlooking still matter. We test options early.
Can we stay in our Yarraville home during a renovation?
It depends on what is being done. A rear extension can sometimes be built while you use the front rooms, but restumping, kitchen and bathroom work and floor sanding usually mean time away. We plan stages with you and keep the work area sealed and cleaned up.
Is it worth renovating our Yarraville home before we sell?
In Yarraville, buyers often look for an intact period front with liveable space behind it. Repairing weatherboards, verandahs and windows, painting and fixing obvious defects usually help more than a quick cosmetic makeover. A full extension takes months and permits, so it generally suits owners who plan to stay and use the space themselves.
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.