Laundry Renovations Elsternwick
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Stylish, practical laundry renovations in Elsternwick and across Melbourne for over 20 years. Family-run, upfront quotes, zero hidden costs.
Your Elsternwick Laundry, Done Properly
At Smarter Home Renovations, we’ve been delivering high-quality laundry renovations in Elsternwick 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 Elsternwick Homes
In Elsternwick’s period homes the laundry is often an afterthought: a narrow room off the back verandah, a corner of an old lean-to, or a space shared with the toilet. Interwar and postwar flats sometimes have a shared laundry or a small cupboard, and newer apartments usually rely on a European laundry hidden behind doors in the hallway or kitchen.
Common requests here include moving the laundry to a better spot during a rear extension, full height storage and a proper folding bench, stacked appliances in tight cupboards, and ventilation to stop damp in older brick walls. Most internal laundry work doesn’t need a planning permit from Glen Eira City Council, and in apartments we coordinate with your owners corporation on plumbing access and noise.
Elsternwick at a Glance
- Postcode
- Elsternwick VIC 3185
- Council
- Glen Eira City Council
- From the CBD
- About 9 km south-east
- Typical Homes
- Victorian and Edwardian villas
- Federation and interwar homes
- Art deco and postwar flats
- Apartments near Glen Huntly Road
- Property Market
- Median house price$2,100,000
- Median unit price$768,750
- House rent$978 a week
- Unit rent$612 a week
Source: CoreLogic via Your Investment Property, prices to July 2026, rents to September 2026
Before You Start
Planning a Laundry in an Elsternwick Home
Layout
Laundries Off the Back Verandah
In many Elsternwick villas the laundry is a narrow room off the back verandah, sometimes beside an old outside toilet. A rear extension is the chance to bring it inside next to the kitchen or a back door. We check the drainage and sewer connection first, since that decides where it can go.
Drainage
Water at the Base of Old Walls
In Elsternwick’s Victorian and Edwardian homes, old laundries often sit on a concrete slab poured against brick walls, and water from troughs or leaking pipes soaks into the base of the brickwork. Fixing the drainage outside, removing render that traps moisture and adding exhaust help keep the room and the walls dry.
Neighbours
Laundries in Interwar Maisonettes
Interwar maisonettes in Elsternwick, usually two-storey units sharing walls, often have the laundry in a small downstairs room or under the stairs. Updating it may mean replacing old pipes and adding storage. With shared walls, machine noise can carry, so we choose positions and anti-vibration bases carefully.
Storage
Folding and Sorting Space
Elsternwick families in larger period homes often want a laundry with space to fold, sort and store washing for several people. A long bench above the machines, tall cupboards for linen and cleaning gear, and a hanging rail make the room easier to use. We plan the room around how many loads you do each week.
Outdoor
The Path to the Clothesline
Elsternwick’s deep backyards often have room for a clothesline, but the laundry may be on the far side of the house. Placing a new laundry near a rear door, with a level path to the line, saves carrying baskets through the house. A covered drying area under the eaves helps in winter.
Apartments
European Laundries in Newer Apartments
Newer apartments near Glen Huntly Road and the station usually have a European laundry behind cupboard doors. Replacing old machines with a heat pump dryer cuts moisture and needs no vent. Any change to taps or waste needs owners corporation approval. We measure the cupboard carefully, as newer machines are often deeper.
Get a Free Laundry Estimate in Elsternwick
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- 1Tell us about your project
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- 2We call you back
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- 3Free on-site consultation
We visit, measure up and listen to how you want the space to work.
- 4Fixed-price quote
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Your Laundry Renovations in Elsternwick
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 Elsternwick 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 Elsternwick
Elsternwick (3185) is about 9 km south-east of the Melbourne CBD, and well within our regular service area. We renovate laundries in Elsternwick and its neighbouring suburbs, with the same team, the same fixed pricing and the same attention to detail.
Laundry Renovations MelbourneCan the laundry move inside during an Elsternwick extension?
Usually. A laundry inside the house needs water, a waste connected to the sewer, a floor waste and ventilation. If it moves away from the existing drains, new pipework may run under the floor. Internal laundry work rarely needs a planning permit from Glen Eira City Council. We plan the position as part of the extension design.
What can I do with the old laundry and outside toilet at the back of my Elsternwick home?
Often they can become a combined laundry and powder room or storage, or be removed in a rear extension. Old outside toilets may have asbestos cement sheeting or old pipes. In a heritage overlay, demolishing outbuildings may need a planning permit, so we check with Glen Eira City Council first.
How do I stop my Elsternwick apartment laundry from smelling musty?
Musty smells usually come from moisture with nowhere to go, a dry floor waste or lint build-up. A heat pump dryer, a small exhaust fan, vented doors and keeping the floor waste topped up all help. In older flats, a blocked or leaking waste can also be the cause, which our licensed plumbers can check.
Should I update the laundry before putting my Elsternwick home up for sale or lease?
An original laundry off the back verandah, with a concrete trough and peeling paint, can look tired next to a renovated kitchen. A new trough and tapware, a cupboard and bench, fresh paint and an exhaust fan are often enough to bring it up to date. For leasing, check that the machine space, taps and waste all work.
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.