Laundry Renovations Canterbury
Canterbury Laundries,
Built to Work
Stylish, practical laundry renovations in Canterbury and across Melbourne for over 20 years. Family-run, upfront quotes, zero hidden costs.
Your Canterbury Laundry, Done Properly
At Smarter Home Renovations, we’ve been delivering high-quality laundry renovations in Canterbury 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 Canterbury Homes
Many of Canterbury’s Federation and interwar homes had an outdoor washhouse or a laundry in a rear lean-to, which later owners enclosed or tucked into a back passage. In homes with large modern extensions, the laundry often ended up in a small, windowless room off the kitchen, while townhouses and apartments near Canterbury Road usually have cupboard laundries.
Laundry projects here usually involve reconfiguring the back of the house so the laundry sits beside the kitchen or mudroom, building tall cabinetry with hanging space and a drying cupboard, adding a second trough for gardening and pets, and fitting proper ventilation. Most laundry work doesn’t need a planning permit from the City of Boroondara, and licensed trades handle every service change with compliance certificates.
Canterbury at a Glance
- Postcode
- Canterbury VIC 3126
- Council
- City of Boroondara
- From the CBD
- About 10 km east
- Typical Homes
- Federation Queen Anne and Edwardian villas
- Late Victorian houses
- Interwar homes
- Townhouses and apartments
- Property Market
- Median house price$3,260,000
- Median unit price$1,050,000
- House rent$1,295 a week
- Unit rent$695 a week
Source: CoreLogic via Your Investment Property, prices to July 2026, rents to September 2026
Before You Start
Planning a Laundry Renovation in Canterbury
Ventilation
Windowless Laundries
A laundry in an internal room off a Canterbury kitchen often has no window, so moisture from the dryer and wet washing hangs around. A ducted exhaust fan to the outside, a heat pump dryer and a louvred or undercut door help. Where the room sits under the flat roof of an extension, we check the duct route through the roof.
Plumbing
A Second Trough for Garden and Pets
Canterbury’s large gardens bring muddy boots, garden tools and pets inside. A second trough or a deep utility sink near the back door, with a hand shower, keeps that mess away from the kitchen. Our licensed plumbers plan the drainage so both troughs connect properly and provide a plumbing compliance certificate.
Layout
Grouping the Service Rooms
In bigger Canterbury homes, placing the laundry next to a butler’s pantry or scullery groups the service areas and keeps plumbing together. A single door to the side path can serve both rooms. This works well when a rear extension reorganises the back of the house and the old kitchen space is freed up.
Energy
Drying Indoors
A heated drying cabinet or a ceiling-mounted airer lets clothes dry inside a Canterbury home on wet winter days without the dryer running for hours. A full-height drying cabinet can sit beside the washer in a large laundry. It needs its own circuit and a vent route outside, which we plan together with the cabinetry.
Storage
The Old Washhouse Out the Back
If a Canterbury property still has an old brick washhouse, it may be reused as a garden store, workshop or studio once the laundry moves inside. In a heritage precinct, external changes to an outbuilding may need a planning permit, and old roofing or linings may need asbestos testing. We assess its condition before suggesting reuse.
Get a Free Laundry Estimate in Canterbury
Two quick steps. We’ll be in touch within one business day to arrange a visit to your Canterbury 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 Canterbury
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 Canterbury 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 Canterbury
Canterbury (3126) is about 10 km east of the Melbourne CBD, and well within our regular service area. We renovate laundries in Canterbury and its neighbouring suburbs, with the same team, the same fixed pricing and the same attention to detail.
Laundry Renovations MelbourneWhere should the laundry go in our Canterbury renovation?
Usually near the back or side door, close to the clothesline and the kitchen, so washing, gardening and pets can be handled in one place. If a rear extension is planned, the laundry can sit beside a scullery or mudroom. We draw the options on your floor plan before design is finalised.
Does a laundry renovation need council approval in Canterbury?
Internal laundry work generally doesn’t need a planning permit from the City of Boroondara. Work on an outbuilding, a new external door or vents visible from the street in a heritage precinct, or structural changes, may need approvals. Licensed plumbers and electricians do the service work and supply compliance certificates.
Can our Canterbury townhouse laundry cupboard be improved?
Yes. Stacking the machines, adding a slim trough with a mixer tap, running shelves to the ceiling and fitting a door that opens fully make a European laundry far more useful. A safe tray connected to the drain helps protect timber or carpeted floors. In a townhouse with an owners corporation, plumbing changes may need its approval.
Before we list our Canterbury house, should the laundry be updated?
A dated laundry rarely puts buyers off on its own, but a damp or cluttered one can. Fixing leaks, replacing a worn trough and cabinet, adding shelving and making sure the room is ventilated present it well. Moving the laundry or adding a mudroom is a bigger change that is usually planned as part of a wider renovation rather than a pre-sale job.
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.