Laundry Renovations Ashwood
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Stylish, practical laundry renovations in Ashwood and across Melbourne for over 20 years. Family-run, upfront quotes, zero hidden costs.
Your Ashwood Laundry, Done Properly
At Smarter Home Renovations, we’ve been delivering high-quality laundry renovations in Ashwood 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 Ashwood Homes
Laundries in Ashwood’s postwar homes are often small rooms off the kitchen or back door, or simply a trough on the back verandah in older weatherboards, while units and townhouses tend to have a laundry hidden in a cupboard. Most have little storage and nowhere to fold or hang clothes.
Common laundry projects here include fitting cabinetry and bench space over the machines, adding a new sink and hanging rail, and designing European-style cupboard laundries for units and townhouses. A laundry renovation seldom needs approval from the City of Monash, and every plumbing and electrical change is done by licensed trades and certified.
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
Planning a Laundry in an Ashwood Home
Layout
Troughs on the Verandah
Some older Ashwood weatherboards still have the trough outside on the back verandah. Bringing the laundry inside might mean using part of the kitchen, a hallway cupboard or a small rear room, each with new water, drainage and power. We look at where pipes can run under the timber floor before choosing a location for it.
Storage
Folding and Hanging Space
Ashwood laundries are often a small room with a trough, one machine and nothing else. A benchtop over front loaders, a hanging rail above it and tall cupboards for the ironing board and cleaning gear give the room a proper workflow. We set the bench height around the appliances you already own or plan to buy.
Apartments
Cupboard Laundries in Units
Many Ashwood units and townhouses have room only for a laundry in a cupboard. A European laundry with a shallow sink, stacked machines and bifold or sliding doors fits neatly in a hallway or along a kitchen wall. Venting a dryer is the usual challenge, so a condenser or heat pump dryer is often the better choice.
Ventilation
Damp and Mould
Small Ashwood laundries with a vented dryer and no exhaust fan collect moisture, which leads to peeling paint and mould on the ceiling. A ducted fan vented outside, a window that opens properly and a heat pump dryer keep the room drier. We check the roof space before routing the duct so it reaches an outside wall or eave.
Plumbing
Old Pipes and Stop Taps
Galvanised pipes and stop taps in 1950s Ashwood homes can be corroded inside and hard to turn off in an emergency. A laundry renovation is a good time to replace the supply to the trough and washing machine and add stop taps you can actually reach. A compliance certificate from our licensed plumbers covers the new pipework.
Get a Free Laundry 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 Laundry Renovations in Ashwood
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 Ashwood 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 Ashwood
Ashwood (3147) is about 13 km south-east of the Melbourne CBD, and well within our regular service area. We renovate laundries 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 we move our laundry indoors in an Ashwood weatherboard?
Usually. The new laundry needs hot and cold water, a drain with the right fall and either a vent or a window. Timber floors on stumps make it easier to run pipes than a concrete slab does. A hallway cupboard, a corner of the kitchen or a small rear room are common options. We check the plumbing route before recommending one.
What size laundry fits in an Ashwood unit?
A European laundry can fit a washer, dryer and small sink in a cupboard about the width of a wardrobe, with the machines stacked. If your unit has a separate laundry room, a bench and overhead cupboards add useful storage. Owners corporation consent may be needed for plumbing changes. We measure the space and suggest layouts on site.
Does a laundry renovation in Ashwood need a permit?
Internal laundry work in Ashwood rarely needs a planning permit from the City of Monash. A building permit may be needed if walls are moved or a new room is formed, for example when a verandah laundry is enclosed. Plumbing changes are certified by our licensed plumbers and electrical work by our licensed electricians. We check before work begins.
Is it worth updating our Ashwood laundry before putting the house on the market?
In Ashwood’s 1950s and 1960s homes, buyers often find a laundry that smells damp, has a rusted trough or offers no storage at all, and they notice. Small changes such as a new trough and tapware, a bench and cupboards above the machines, a working exhaust fan and fresh paint usually make it look cared for. A larger rebuild suits owners who plan to stay.
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.