Laundry Renovations Alphington
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Stylish, practical laundry renovations in Alphington and across Melbourne for over 20 years. Family-run, upfront quotes, zero hidden costs.
Your Alphington Laundry, Done Properly
At Smarter Home Renovations, we’ve been delivering high-quality laundry renovations in Alphington and across Melbourne for more than 20 years. Since launching in early 2002, our family-owned business has earned a reputation for fast, fair and reliable renovation services with a personal touch.
What Our Clients Say
5.0 out of 5 stars, based on 25 reviews
Powder room & laundry into a small bathroom
“We are delighted with our new bathroom. Tony made the entire process very easy for us, which is what you want when renovating. Nothing was too much trouble and he was very patient with all our questions and provided great advice on the design and installation. The workmanship was of high quality and the quote was highly competitive. Highly recommend Tony and his team!”
Laundry fix and touch up
“The customer service from Smarter Home Renovations is amazing! They could not have been more helpful in fixing and remodelling our laundry. Highly recommend them for any renovation work.”
Laundry Renovation
“Tony and his team did an outstanding job on my laundry renovation. Great workmanship, very professional and knows his stuff. Tony was very easy to deal with throughout the whole process. He was helpful, prompt and on time. I will definitely use them again and highly recommend them.”
Renovating Laundries in Alphington Homes
In Alphington’s bungalows and Edwardian homes, the laundry often sits in a back porch that was enclosed later, or in a small room beside the kitchen with a trough and an outside door. A few older homes still have a laundry in a separate outbuilding, while the townhouses and apartments at YarraBend, on the former paper mill site, mostly have cupboard or European laundries.
Common Alphington laundry projects include turning an enclosed porch into a proper laundry with storage and bench space, moving the laundry inside as part of an extension, fitting European laundries into townhouse joinery, and adding drying space and exhaust. Most internal laundry work doesn’t need a planning permit from the City of Yarra or Darebin City Council, and licensed trades handle all plumbing and electrical work.
Alphington at a Glance
- Postcode
- Alphington VIC 3078
- Council
- City of Yarra (south of Heidelberg Road) and Darebin City Council (north of Heidelberg Road)
- From the CBD
- About 6 km north-east
- Typical Homes
- Californian bungalows
- Edwardian and interwar homes
- Postwar homes
- New townhouses and apartments
- Property Market
- Median house price$2,137,500
- Median unit price$805,000
- House rent$970 a week
- Unit rent$655 a week
Source: CoreLogic via Your Investment Property, prices to July 2026, rents to September 2026
Before You Start
Planning a Laundry in an Alphington Home
Structure
Porch Laundries in Edwardian Homes
Many Alphington Edwardian weatherboards have a back porch that was enclosed later to hold the laundry. The floor is often lower than the house and the walls lightly framed. We check the frame and stumps, then either reline and insulate the porch or rebuild it as part of a rear addition.
Layout
Laundry Beside the Kitchen
In Alphington bungalows, the laundry is commonly beside the kitchen with a door to the yard. During a kitchen renovation, combining the two into a butler’s pantry and laundry, or a laundry with mudroom storage, can work well. Sharing plumbing walls reduces pipe runs and keeps both rooms easier to service.
Apartments
Cupboard Laundries in New Builds
YarraBend townhouses and apartments mostly have the laundry in a cupboard. Changing joinery or adding a dryer vent may need owners corporation approval, and some work may affect the builder’s warranty while the building is new. We check the rules, then plan doors, shelving and ventilation to suit the space.
Ventilation
Drying Clothes in Leafy Yards
Mature trees in many Alphington backyards cast shade, so clothes can be slow to dry outside, especially in winter. An inside drying area with a ceiling airer, a heat pump dryer and a good exhaust fan helps. Ducting the exhaust to the outside, not into the roof space, stops moisture building up.
Asbestos
Fibro in Post-War Additions
Lean-to laundries built onto Alphington houses in the post-war decades often used fibro sheeting, which may contain asbestos. Before any wall or eave comes down, suspect sheeting is identified, and larger amounts must be removed by a licensed asbestos removalist. Including this in the written quote keeps the schedule and cost clear from the start.
Get a Free Laundry Estimate in Alphington
Two quick steps. We’ll be in touch within one business day to arrange a visit to your Alphington 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 Laundry Renovations in Alphington
Custom Cabinetry
Built-in storage designed around your space: overhead cabinets, under-bench drawers, broom cupboards, and hidden ironing board solutions.
Trough & Tapware
Laundry trough, basin, and tapware selection and installation. We'll help you choose practical fittings that hold up to daily use.
Tiling & Waterproofing
Professional floor and wall tiling with full wet-area waterproofing, done to Australian Standards so your renovation is protected for the long term.
Appliance Integration
Purpose-built spaces for your washer, dryer, and ironing station, with the right height, ventilation, and access clearance built in from the start.
Electrical & Plumbing
Licensed plumbers and electricians handle all service connections: power points, hot/cold water, waste lines, and dryer ducting.
Ventilation & Lighting
Good ventilation prevents mould and condensation. We install exhaust fans, LED lighting, and ensure the space is bright, fresh, and functional.
Your Alphington Laundry 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.
Laundry Renovations In and Around Alphington
Alphington (3078) is about 6 km north-east of the Melbourne CBD, and well within our regular service area. We renovate laundries in Alphington and its neighbouring suburbs, with the same team, the same fixed pricing and the same attention to detail.
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Does an Alphington laundry renovation need council approval?
Internal laundry work generally doesn’t need a planning permit from either the City of Yarra or Darebin City Council. Rebuilding a porch or changing external walls may need a building permit, and in a heritage area, external changes visible from the street may need a planning permit. Licensed trades certify the plumbing and electrical work.
Can we move the laundry out of the porch and into the house?
Usually, yes. Common spots in Alphington homes are a cupboard off the hallway, a space beside the kitchen or a room inside a new extension. The new spot needs water, drainage and power, so we look at the existing sewer line and plumbing runs before suggesting where the laundry can go.
Can you build a laundry with storage for a busy family?
Yes. Tall cupboards, a bench over front-loading machines, pull-out baskets and a hanging rail make a big difference. In Alphington family homes, a mudroom section for bags, shoes and sports gear near the back door is popular. We design the joinery around how your household actually uses the room.
Before selling or leasing in Alphington, is the laundry worth updating?
A laundry rarely decides a sale, but a damp porch laundry with rotten floors or leaking taps can raise concerns in a building inspection. Fixing water damage, replacing the trough and tapware and adding a cabinet and good lighting are usually enough. Tenants mostly need reliable hot and cold water connections and space for their appliances.
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.