Laundry Renovations Fawkner
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Stylish, practical laundry renovations in Fawkner and across Melbourne for over 20 years. Family-run, upfront quotes, zero hidden costs.
Your Fawkner Laundry, Done Properly
At Smarter Home Renovations, we’ve been delivering high-quality laundry renovations in Fawkner 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 Fawkner Homes
In Fawkner’s postwar homes the laundry is usually a separate room at the back of the house, sometimes with a door straight to the clothesline, and still fitted with a concrete or stainless trough. Some older homes have a laundry in an outbuilding, while units and townhouses generally have a small laundry room or a hallway cupboard.
Typical laundry projects here include replacing old troughs with benchtops and inset sinks, adding overhead and tall cupboards, making room for a dryer and baskets, and bringing outdoor laundries inside during wider renovations. Internal laundry work in Fawkner rarely needs a planning permit from Merri-bek City Council, and every plumbing and electrical change is made by licensed trades with compliance certificates.
Fawkner at a Glance
- Postcode
- Fawkner VIC 3060
- Council
- Merri-bek City Council
- From the CBD
- About 12 km north
- Typical Homes
- Postwar weatherboards
- Cream brick veneer homes
- Units and villa units
- New townhouses
- Property Market
- Median house price$857,500
- Median unit price$650,000
- House rent$580 a week
- Unit rent$530 a week
Source: CoreLogic via Your Investment Property, prices to July 2026, rents to September 2026
Before You Start
What to Think About for a Fawkner Laundry
Plumbing
Bringing an Outdoor Laundry Inside
Some older Fawkner homes still keep the laundry in an outbuilding or on an enclosed back porch. Moving it inside means new hot and cold supply, a waste connected to the sewer and possibly a floor waste. On Fawkner’s flat blocks the available fall to the sewer decides where the new laundry can go, so we locate the drain line first.
Floors
Floors That Have Taken a Soaking
On a stumped Fawkner house the laundry floor is often old timber with vinyl laid over it, and years of trough overflows and washing machine leaks can rot the boards. A new laundry gets sound flooring, waterproofing where it is needed and a floor waste where the layout allows, so a burst hose does far less damage.
Storage
Cupboards in Place of an Old Trough
The concrete or stainless trough in many Fawkner laundries sits on legs with nothing around it. Replacing it with an inset sink in a cabinet, a benchtop over the machines and full-height cupboards for the ironing board and cleaning products turns a bare room into useful storage. Overhead shelves can take baskets and bulk supplies.
Ventilation
Drying Clothes Through Winter
Fawkner backyards have room for a long clothesline, but winter washing often ends up drying inside. A heat pump or vented dryer, an exhaust fan ducted to the outside and a hanging rail over the bench all help, and they cut the condensation that collects on original single glazed laundry windows.
Layout
A Powder Room Beside the Laundry
In postwar Fawkner plans the laundry often sits next to the separate toilet or the bathroom. Moving the wall between them can create a powder room off the laundry or a combined laundry and second toilet near the back door. We check the drainage and wall framing before suggesting a layout change.
Electrical
Power for Dryers and Appliances
Original laundries in Fawkner were usually given one power point for the washing machine. A dryer, a heated towel rail and lighting over the bench all need suitable circuits and outlets placed away from water. Our licensed electricians plan these with the cabinetry and provide a Certificate of Electrical Safety when finished.
Get a Free Laundry Estimate in Fawkner
Two quick steps. We’ll be in touch within one business day to arrange a visit to your Fawkner 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 Fawkner
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 Fawkner 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 Fawkner
Fawkner (3060) is about 12 km north of the Melbourne CBD, and well within our regular service area. We renovate laundries in Fawkner and its neighbouring suburbs, with the same team, the same fixed pricing and the same attention to detail.
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Does a laundry renovation in Fawkner need council approval?
Rebuilding a laundry within the house rarely needs a planning permit from Merri-bek City Council. Plumbing work is certified by a licensed plumber and electrical work by a licensed electrician. If the laundry moves into a new extension, a building permit is needed, and a planning permit may apply if the block is in an overlay.
Our Fawkner unit has a laundry in a cupboard. Can it work better?
Usually. Stacking the dryer over the washer frees bench space, and a slim trough, overhead shelving and an exhaust fan make a small cupboard laundry far more practical. If your unit has an owners corporation, changes to plumbing, ducting or walls shared with neighbours may need its approval, and we prepare the details it asks for.
Can the laundry and the back entry be combined in a Fawkner house?
Often. Many Fawkner laundries already open to the backyard, so adding a bench for bags, hooks for coats and a tiled floor that copes with muddy shoes turns the room into an everyday entry. The door, the trough and the machines need careful placement so the space still works as a laundry.
Should I fix up the laundry before selling my Fawkner home?
A laundry rarely needs a full renovation for a sale, but buyers and building inspectors notice rust, leaking taps and water damage around the trough. Replacing a corroded trough with a simple cabinet, fixing leaks, adding an exhaust fan and repainting usually present the room well. Leave major layout changes to owners planning 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.