Laundry Renovations Essendon
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Stylish, practical laundry renovations in Essendon and across Melbourne for over 20 years. Family-run, upfront quotes, zero hidden costs.
Your Essendon Laundry, Done Properly
At Smarter Home Renovations, we’ve been delivering high-quality laundry renovations in Essendon 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 Essendon Homes
In Essendon’s period homes the laundry is typically at the rear, in an old lean-to, a small room off the back porch or sharing space with the bathroom. Bungalows sometimes have a laundry in a separate outbuilding, while apartments and townhouses around the shopping strips usually rely on a cupboard laundry.
That shapes most Essendon laundry renovations: bringing an outdoor or lean-to laundry inside during a rear extension, creating combined laundry and mud room spaces, fitting stacked appliances and tall storage, and adding ventilation to keep older brick walls dry. Internal laundry work in Essendon rarely needs approval from the City of Moonee Valley, so the focus is on licensed plumbing, electrics and ventilation, and on owners corporation approvals for apartments.
Essendon at a Glance
- Postcode
- Essendon VIC 3040
- Council
- City of Moonee Valley
- From the CBD
- About 8 km north-west
- Typical Homes
- Victorian and Edwardian homes
- Californian bungalows
- Interwar brick homes
- Apartments and townhouses
- Property Market
- Median house price$1,827,500
- Median unit price$620,000
- House rent$795 a week
- Unit rent$520 a week
Source: CoreLogic via Your Investment Property, prices to July 2026, rents to September 2026
Before You Start
Planning a Laundry Renovation in Essendon
Plumbing
Laundries in Outbuildings
Some Essendon bungalows and older homes still have the laundry in a separate outbuilding or wash house in the backyard. Moving it inside, often as part of a rear extension, means no more carrying washing through the rain. The old outbuilding can then become a shed, studio or storage.
Storage
Laundry and Mud Room Combined
Larger Essendon family homes often have room to combine the laundry with a back entry mud room. Bench space for folding, hooks for bags and coats, shoe storage and a deep trough for sports gear or the dog all fit in one practical space by the back door.
Waterproofing
Damp in Period Walls
Victorian and Edwardian homes in Essendon often have solid brick walls, some on bluestone footings, and wet rooms at the back can show rising damp or salt damage. A laundry renovation is a good time to check the base of walls, improve ventilation and choose finishes that won’t trap moisture.
Layout
Placing the Laundry in an Extension
When an Essendon period home gets a rear extension, the laundry is often placed between the new kitchen and the back door, or beside a new bathroom so drainage is shared. On the long blocks common in Essendon, thinking about where washing will dry, on a line down the garden or indoors, helps decide the best spot.
Apartments
Cupboard Laundries in Apartments
Essendon’s apartments and townhouses near Mount Alexander Road usually have a cupboard laundry. Stacking a washer and dryer, adding a slim trough and fitting shelving above can make a narrow cupboard work. Owners corporation approval may be needed for plumbing or waterproofing changes, and we arrange it along with lift and access bookings.
Get a Free Laundry Estimate in Essendon
Two quick steps. We’ll be in touch within one business day to arrange a visit to your Essendon home.
- 1Tell us about your project
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- 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
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Your Laundry Renovations in Essendon
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 Essendon 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 Essendon
Essendon (3040) is about 8 km north-west of the Melbourne CBD, and well within our regular service area. We renovate laundries in Essendon and its neighbouring suburbs, with the same team, the same fixed pricing and the same attention to detail.
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Can my laundry move out of the old wash house in the backyard?
Yes. Most owners move it inside during a kitchen renovation or rear extension. The new laundry needs water, drainage, power and ventilation, which our licensed plumbers and electricians handle. The old wash house can be kept for storage, and if your home is in a Heritage Overlay we check whether any external change needs a permit.
Is a laundry and mud room worth it in an Essendon family home?
For many families, yes. Essendon homes with long backyards and active households get a lot of use from a back entry that handles muddy shoes, sports gear, school bags and washing in one place. It keeps mess out of the main living areas and makes good use of the space by the back door.
Do I need approval to renovate a laundry in an Essendon apartment?
Generally, yes, if the work affects plumbing, waterproofing or shared building services. Owners corporation rules often cover work hours, lift use and noise. We coordinate with your owners corporation and building manager and make sure the waterproofing is done properly to protect the apartment below.
Where should the laundry go in a rear extension?
In Essendon’s period homes, common choices are between the new kitchen and the back door, beside a new bathroom so plumbing is shared, or behind sliding doors off the kitchen. The best spot depends on where washing is dried and how you use the backyard. We plan the laundry along with the rest of the extension.
Do buyers in Essendon care about the laundry?
Not as much as kitchens and bathrooms, but a run-down laundry in an older Essendon house can suggest hidden damp or plumbing problems. Many period homes here have a laundry tucked into a rear lean-to or back porch. Make sure it is dry, well lit and has room for a washer and dryer. A benchtop and overhead cupboards are usually enough. Major moves of plumbing are best left to a buyer with their own plans.
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