Kitchen Renovations Ashwood
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Delivering outstanding kitchen renovations in Ashwood and across Melbourne for over 20 years. Family-run, fixed pricing, no hidden costs.
Your Ashwood Kitchen, Done Properly
At Smarter Home Renovations, we’ve been delivering outstanding kitchen renovations in Ashwood for over 20 years. Established in early 2002, our family-run business is proud to provide friendly, fast, fair, and efficient home renovation services across metropolitan Melbourne.
What Our Clients Say
5.0 out of 5 stars, based on 25 reviews
Outstanding Service
“Tony and Milan redid my tired old-looking floor and skirting in the whole kitchen area. Their attention to detail, prompt, friendly, value for money and service is A+. It's good to see that they take your job as if it's their own home they are renovating. LOVE YOUR WORK GUYS AND THANK YOU. I highly recommend.”
Kitchen and outdoor renovations
“Fantastic service and fantastic price. We had our outdoor area fully tiled and our kitchen renovated. They talked me through the process step by step, did what they promised in the time they promised, were always on time and so very friendly. They even went out of their way with additional extras, running around Melbourne buying everything I needed to take the pressure off me. Would recommend you give them a try. The pricing is very reasonable and affordable, and nothing was too big for them to do. Father and son service, fantastic team.”
Kitchen Renovation
“I was very happy with the high quality service provided by Tony and his team. He was professional, skilled and was focused on delivering a high quality result within our budget. Tony was always available to answer my questions and addressed all concerns promptly. The kitchen looks amazing. I highly recommend Smarter Home Renovations.”
Renovating Kitchens in Ashwood Homes
Ashwood’s 1950s and 1960s brick veneer and weatherboard homes were built as modest family houses, and their original kitchens are small, closed rooms with limited bench space and storage. Many were updated once in the 1980s or 1990s and are now due again, while the units and townhouses on older blocks often have compact galley kitchens.
Common kitchen projects here include opening the kitchen into the living and dining area, reworking the layout to fit more storage and bench space, and replacing old cabinetry with modern joinery and stone benchtops. In units, full-height cupboards and better lighting make the most of tight footprints. Most interior kitchen work doesn’t need a planning permit from the City of Monash; units may need owners corporation consent.
Ashwood at a Glance
- Postcode
- Ashwood VIC 3147
- Council
- City of Monash
- From the CBD
- About 13 km south-east
- Typical Homes
- 1950s and 1960s brick veneer homes
- Postwar weatherboard homes
- Housing Commission houses near the railway
- Units
- Townhouses
- Property Market
- Median house price$1,400,000
- Median unit price$1,050,000
- House rent$685 a week
- Unit rent$710 a week
Source: CoreLogic via Your Investment Property, prices to July 2026, rents to September 2026
Before You Start
What to Plan For in an Ashwood Kitchen
Design
The 1980s Makeover
Many Ashwood kitchens were renovated once in the 1980s or 1990s, with laminate benches, timber-look doors and a wall oven tower. The cabinet boxes are often worn even where the doors still look fine. Keeping the plumbing and window positions while replacing all the cabinetry keeps the job simpler. We also check that the floor beneath the old kitchen is sound.
Structure
The Kitchen to Lounge Wall
Opening the wall between the kitchen and lounge in an Ashwood brick veneer home depends on whether it carries roof or ceiling loads. In a Housing Commission concrete house near the railway, the wall may be a structural panel. An engineer designs any beam needed, and a building permit may be required. We check before drawing an open plan layout.
Apartments
Galley Kitchens in Units
Ashwood’s units often have a narrow galley kitchen with a single run of cupboards and a small window. Full-height pantry cabinets, an integrated fridge and drawers instead of doors add real capacity without extending. Changes to rangehood ducting or plumbing may need owners corporation consent, which we help you organise before work is booked.
Light
Facing the Garden
Ashwood homes generally sit on flat blocks with established backyards, yet the original kitchen window often looks onto a side fence. Moving the sink to the rear wall, or replacing a window with doors to a deck, brings in light and a view of the garden. We check eave heights, lintels and window sizes as part of planning the layout.
Electrical
Power for New Appliances
Kitchens in 1950s and 1960s Ashwood homes usually have only a few power points and sometimes an old switchboard with ceramic fuses. Induction cooktops, ovens and dishwashers need dedicated circuits and modern safety switches. Our licensed electricians upgrade what is needed alongside the new kitchen and issue a Certificate of Electrical Safety at the end.
Get a Free Kitchen Estimate in Ashwood
Two quick steps. We’ll be in touch within one business day to arrange a visit to your Ashwood 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 Kitchen Renovations in Ashwood
Custom Cabinetry
Designed and built to your exact dimensions, with a finish and hardware selection that suits your taste.
Benchtops & Splashbacks
Stone, engineered quartz, or laminate, paired with tiled or glass splashbacks that tie the room together.
Appliance Integration
We source and install quality appliances that fit seamlessly into your cabinetry for a clean, cohesive look.
Plumbing & Fixtures
Sink, tap, and under-bench plumbing handled by licensed plumbers. We also install dishwashers and filtration systems.
Electrical & Lighting
Pendant lights, under-cabinet LEDs, and power point placement designed around how you actually use your kitchen.
Design & Planning
A dedicated designer works with you to finalise the layout, finishes, and timeline before a single tradesperson arrives.
Your Ashwood Kitchen 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.
Kitchen Projects
Kitchen Renovations In and Around Ashwood
Ashwood (3147) is about 13 km south-east of the Melbourne CBD, and well within our regular service area. We renovate kitchens in Ashwood and its neighbouring suburbs, with the same team, the same fixed pricing and the same attention to detail.
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Can I keep my Ashwood kitchen layout and just replace everything?
Yes, and it is often the simplest route. Keeping the sink, cooktop and dishwasher in place avoids moving plumbing and gas, and new cabinets, benchtops and appliances can still change the room completely. In many Ashwood homes, small tweaks such as moving the fridge into a tall cabinet or adding a pull-out pantry make a big difference.
How long does a kitchen renovation take in an Ashwood home?
The kitchen is out of use from strip-out until the benchtops are fitted and the appliances connected, and stone benchtops are templated only once the cabinets are installed. Removing a wall, moving plumbing or upgrading the switchboard adds time to that. We give you a written schedule up front so you can plan meals and a temporary setup.
Do I need owners corporation approval for a new kitchen in my Ashwood unit?
Usually, if the work affects plumbing stacks, shared walls, external vents or the work hours set by the owners corporation rules. A like-for-like cabinetry replacement may need less, but the rules vary between unit groups. We read your owners corporation requirements and provide the drawings and timeline it needs to give consent.
Should I renovate the kitchen before selling my Ashwood home?
Some buyers of original Ashwood homes plan to renovate themselves, so a full new kitchen isn’t always needed before a sale. A clean, working kitchen with sound cupboards, a reliable cooktop and good lighting usually presents well. New handles, a fresh benchtop or splashback and paint can lift a tired room. We can help you decide what is worth doing before you list.
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.