Laundry Renovations Ashburton
Ashburton Laundries,
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Stylish, practical laundry renovations in Ashburton and across Melbourne for over 20 years. Family-run, upfront quotes, zero hidden costs.
Your Ashburton Laundry, Done Properly
At Smarter Home Renovations, we’ve been delivering high-quality laundry renovations in Ashburton 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 Ashburton Homes
In Ashburton’s postwar homes the laundry is usually a small room at the back of the house, reached from the kitchen or a rear porch, with a single trough and a door to the clothesline. Over the years many have become storerooms as well, and in the townhouses built more recently, the laundry is often a cupboard or tucked into the garage.
Typical laundry projects here are rebuilding the laundry with a long bench, sink and full-height cupboards, adding a mudroom area for school bags and shoes, moving a garage laundry indoors, and improving drainage and exhaust. Most internal laundry work doesn’t need a planning permit from the City of Boroondara, and all plumbing and electrical work is done by licensed trades.
Ashburton at a Glance
- Postcode
- Ashburton VIC 3147
- Council
- City of Boroondara
- From the CBD
- About 12 km south-east
- Typical Homes
- Interwar bungalows near the railway
- Former Housing Commission concrete and brick houses
- Postwar brick and weatherboard homes
- Townhouses and new double-storey homes
- Property Market
- Median house price$1,980,000
- Median unit price$984,000
- House rent$850 a week
- Unit rent$650 a week
Source: CoreLogic via Your Investment Property, prices to July 2026, rents to September 2026
Before You Start
Planning an Ashburton Laundry
Design
A Mudroom by the Back Door
Ashburton family homes often use the back door as the everyday entry from the car and the garden. A laundry with hooks, a bench seat, shoe storage and a cupboard for school bags keeps the mess out of the kitchen. We plan the layout around the door you actually use and where the washing goes out.
Storage
Full-Height Cupboards
Postwar Ashburton laundries are often narrow rooms with a trough at one end. Running a bench along one wall over the washer and dryer, with full-height cupboards opposite where there is room, gives space for folding, ironing and linen. We measure door swings carefully so every cupboard still opens fully.
Plumbing
Old Pipes and Drains
In 1940s and 1950s Ashburton homes, laundry plumbing may still include original galvanised water pipes and older drainage. Corroded pipes and slow drains are best replaced while the room is stripped back. A new floor waste and washing machine taps with shut-off valves reduce the risk of water damage.
Flooding
Laundries at Low Points
Boroondara’s flood mapping has identified thousands of properties at risk from overland flow in heavy storms, and Gardiners Creek runs along Ashburton’s edge. If your laundry sits at a low point, raising appliances on a plinth and placing power points higher off the floor can limit damage. We check whether a flood overlay applies.
Ventilation
Drying Without a Clothesline
Townhouse yards in Ashburton often leave little room for a clothesline. A heat pump dryer, a ceiling airer or a drying cupboard helps, but the room still needs a ducted exhaust fan to remove moisture. We plan power, venting and space for the dryer from the start.
Get a Free Laundry Estimate in Ashburton
Two quick steps. We’ll be in touch within one business day to arrange a visit to your Ashburton 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 Ashburton
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 Ashburton 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 Ashburton
Ashburton (3147) is about 12 km south-east of the Melbourne CBD, and well within our regular service area. We renovate laundries in Ashburton and its neighbouring suburbs, with the same team, the same fixed pricing and the same attention to detail.
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Can a garage laundry in an Ashburton townhouse be moved inside?
Often, if there is a cupboard or hallway space near existing plumbing. A European laundry with a stacked washer and dryer fits into a small footprint. Moving drainage in a townhouse on a slab can mean cutting the concrete, and where there is an owners corporation we arrange approval first.
Do I need a permit to renovate my laundry in Ashburton?
An internal laundry renovation usually needs no planning permit from the City of Boroondara. Licensed plumbers and electricians issue their compliance certificates. If you are adding an external door, changing a window visible from the street in a heritage precinct, or extending the room outward, we check whether a permit applies first.
Can the laundry and a powder room be combined?
Yes, and it suits many Ashburton homes where the laundry is beside the kitchen or back door. A toilet and basin beside the laundry bench, separated by a door, gives guests a convenient toilet without adding a room. The plumbing is often nearby already, which keeps the work simpler.
How long will our Ashburton laundry renovation take?
A laundry rebuilt in the same spot is usually a short project once cabinetry is made, with plumbing, electrical, tiling and fit-off in sequence. Relocating it, adding a powder room or replacing old drainage takes longer. We confirm the timeline in writing before work begins.
Will a laundry update help when leasing an Ashburton home?
Tenants mainly want a laundry that is clean, dry and practical, with room for a washer and dryer, a sound trough and somewhere to put the basket. In older Ashburton homes, replacing a rusty trough, fixing leaks, adding a bench and a cupboard and making sure the exhaust fan works is usually enough, without a full rebuild.
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.