Laundry Renovations Bentleigh
Bentleigh Laundries,
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Stylish, practical laundry renovations in Bentleigh and across Melbourne for over 20 years. Family-run, upfront quotes, zero hidden costs.
Your Bentleigh Laundry, Done Properly
At Smarter Home Renovations, we’ve been delivering high-quality laundry renovations in Bentleigh 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 Bentleigh Homes
In Bentleigh’s bungalows and interwar weatherboards, the laundry is often at the back in a lean-to or enclosed porch, sometimes shared with a toilet, with a trough and a door to the yard. Postwar homes may have a small room off the kitchen, while units and townhouses usually have a cupboard or compact room near the kitchen where bench and storage space are tight.
Common laundry projects here include rebuilding cold lean-to laundries with insulation and storage, adding a folding bench, moving the laundry into the house during a rear extension, and fitting European laundries into units and townhouses. Internal laundry work generally needs no planning permit from Glen Eira City Council, and all plumbing and electrical work is done by licensed trades.
Bentleigh at a Glance
- Postcode
- Bentleigh VIC 3204
- Council
- Glen Eira City Council
- From the CBD
- About 14 km south-east
- Typical Homes
- Interwar Californian bungalows
- Postwar weatherboard homes
- Interwar brick homes
- Units and townhouses
- Property Market
- Median house price$1,755,000
- Median unit price$911,000
- House rent$850 a week
- Unit rent$670 a week
Source: CoreLogic via Your Investment Property, prices to July 2026, rents to September 2026
Before You Start
Planning a New Laundry in Bentleigh
Insulation
Cold Enclosed Porches
Back porches enclosed decades ago in Bentleigh homes often became laundries without insulation or proper weatherproofing. Windows rattle, the floor slopes and condensation forms on the ceiling in winter. Insulating the walls and ceiling, replacing the windows and levelling the floor can turn it into a comfortable room, or it can be rebuilt as part of an extension.
Layout
Relocating During an Extension
A rear extension in Bentleigh often removes the old laundry along with the lean-to. Owners then often place a laundry beside the new bathroom, in a hallway cupboard or as a combined laundry and mudroom near the back door. We plan the plumbing route and the position of the hot water service while the extension is designed.
Plumbing
Toilet and Laundry Together
Some Bentleigh laundries share space with a rear toilet. Separating them, or turning the toilet into a powder room off the laundry, means rearranging drainage and adding ventilation. Our licensed plumbers check the existing pipes, which in older homes may be earthenware or cast iron, and issue a compliance certificate when the work is complete.
Storage
Benches and Tall Cupboards
Lean-to laundries in Bentleigh are often long and narrow, with the trough at one end and little else. A continuous benchtop over front-loading machines, overhead cupboards to the ceiling and a broom cupboard at the far end use the shape well. Pull-out baskets under the bench keep washing off the floor and out of the way.
Apartments
Cupboard Laundries in Townhouses
Bentleigh townhouses and units often have the laundry in a hallway cupboard near the kitchen. A stacked washer and dryer, a narrow tub and a shelf can fit behind ventilated doors. If there is an owners corporation, plumbing or exhaust changes may need its approval, and we prepare the details it asks for.
Get a Free Laundry Estimate in Bentleigh
Two quick steps. We’ll be in touch within one business day to arrange a visit to your Bentleigh 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 Bentleigh
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 Bentleigh 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 Bentleigh
Bentleigh (3204) is about 14 km south-east of the Melbourne CBD, and well within our regular service area. We renovate laundries in Bentleigh and its neighbouring suburbs, with the same team, the same fixed pricing and the same attention to detail.
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Do we need a permit to rebuild the laundry lean-to on our Bentleigh house?
Replacing a lean-to with a new structure usually needs a building permit, and if your Bentleigh home is in a heritage precinct, external changes may also need a planning permit from Glen Eira City Council, even at the rear. Updating a laundry inside an existing room generally needs neither. We check your property’s overlays before design.
Can a laundry go in the garage of our Bentleigh home?
Sometimes. Many Bentleigh homes have a garage or shed at the back of the yard, and a laundry there needs water, drainage and power run from the house. It frees space inside but means carrying washing across the yard. We look at the sewer location and power supply before suggesting it.
How long does a Bentleigh laundry renovation take?
Usually one to two weeks for an updated laundry once the cabinetry is made. Rebuilding a lean-to, separating a toilet or replacing old drainage takes longer. We keep the washing machine connected for as long as we can and tell you in writing which days it will be disconnected.
Should we update the laundry before putting our Bentleigh house on the market?
Buyers walking through an older Bentleigh home often reach the lean-to laundry last, and a cold, cluttered one leaves an impression. Cleaning up, fixing leaks and damp, replacing a rusted trough and adding simple shelving can make it feel usable. Rebuilding the lean-to is a bigger job with permits, better suited to 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.