Laundry Renovations Greensborough
Greensborough Laundries,
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Stylish, practical laundry renovations in Greensborough and across Melbourne for over 20 years. Family-run, upfront quotes, zero hidden costs.
Your Greensborough Laundry, Done Properly
At Smarter Home Renovations, we’ve been delivering high-quality laundry renovations in Greensborough 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 Greensborough Homes
In Greensborough’s 1960s to 1980s homes the laundry is usually a separate room near the back door, garage or on the lower level of a split level house. Many still have original cupboards, a single trough and poor ventilation, while units and townhouses tend to have a cupboard laundry in a hallway.
That shapes most of our Greensborough laundry renovations: replacing original cabinetry with full benchtops and tall storage, adding a mud room space by the garage, improving ventilation in lower level laundries, and fitting stacked appliances in smaller homes. Most internal laundry work doesn’t need a planning permit from Banyule City Council or Nillumbik Shire Council, and all plumbing and electrical work is done by licensed trades.
Greensborough at a Glance
- Postcode
- Greensborough VIC 3088
- Council
- Banyule City Council (part of Greensborough is in Nillumbik Shire Council)
- From the CBD
- About 17 km north-east
- Typical Homes
- 1960s to 1980s brick veneer homes
- Split level houses
- Units and townhouses
- Newer infill homes
- Property Market
- Median house price$1,025,000
- Median unit price$734,500
- House rent$650 a week
- Unit rent$550 a week
Source: CoreLogic via Your Investment Property, prices to July 2026, rents to September 2026
Before You Start
Planning a Laundry Renovation in Greensborough
Storage
Laundries Beside the Garage
In many Greensborough brick veneer homes the laundry opens off the garage or carport. That makes it a natural drop zone for school bags, sports gear and shoes. Adding a bench, hooks, tall cupboards and a durable floor turns it into a mudroom, and a better door seal keeps garage dust and cold out.
Slope
Lower Level Laundries on Sloping Blocks
On Greensborough’s hilly streets the laundry often sits on the lowest level of a split level home, sometimes partly below ground. These rooms can be cool and damp. An exhaust fan ducted outside, a heat pump or condenser dryer and moisture-resistant finishes help, and any water coming through from the hillside needs fixing first.
Plumbing
Original Troughs and Taps
Many Greensborough laundries still have a single stainless trough on a metal stand, old taps and a washer hose with no tap tray. Replacing these with a cabinet trough, mixer tap and proper floor waste or safe tray reduces the risk of a flooded floor, particularly upstairs.
Apartments
Cupboard Laundries in Units
Units near Greensborough’s shopping centre and station often have a laundry in a hallway cupboard. Stacking the washer and dryer, adding a slim bench and shelves, and making sure the cupboard is ventilated can make the space practical. Changes to plumbing in older units may need owners corporation approval.
Drainage
Laundry and Second Toilet
Some Greensborough families combine a laundry renovation with adding a second toilet or a shower near the back door, which is useful in homes with one bathroom. Sharing the plumbing keeps costs down, and the room needs waterproofing to the Australian Standard throughout. We check drain levels first, as they decide where the toilet can sit.
Get a Free Laundry Estimate in Greensborough
Two quick steps. We’ll be in touch within one business day to arrange a visit to your Greensborough 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 Greensborough
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 Greensborough 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 Greensborough
Greensborough (3088) is about 17 km north-east of the Melbourne CBD, and well within our regular service area. We renovate laundries in Greensborough and its neighbouring suburbs, with the same team, the same fixed pricing and the same attention to detail.
Laundry Renovations MelbourneCan you add a toilet to my Greensborough laundry?
Often, yes, if the sewer can be reached with enough fall and there is room to separate the toilet from the laundry bench. It is a common way to add a second toilet in one-bathroom homes from the 1960s and 1970s. Our licensed plumbers handle the drainage and compliance certificate.
Our downstairs laundry in Greensborough smells musty. What can be done?
Start with ventilation: an exhaust fan ducted outside and a dryer that does not vent into the room. Then check whether water is entering from the hillside behind the wall or through the slab. Fixing the source first, then using moisture-resistant cabinetry and finishes, gives the best result.
Do I need a permit for a laundry renovation in Greensborough?
Internal laundry work generally does not need a planning permit from Banyule City Council or Nillumbik Shire Council. If the work includes a new external door, window or extension, overlays on your property may apply, and we check those before starting.
Can the laundry be moved upstairs in a split level home?
It can be, if there is a drain within reach and space near the bathroom or kitchen. Upstairs laundries need a floor waste or safe tray and careful waterproofing because of the rooms below. We look at the options during the first visit.
Does the laundry need work before I sell or lease my Greensborough home?
Greensborough laundries are often in a lower level of a split level home or off the garage, where they can be dark and prone to damp. Buyers notice musty smells and water stains, so fix ventilation and drainage first. A benchtop over the machines, storage and better lighting will usually present the room well. Where a laundry is provided in a rental, Victoria’s rental minimum standards require hot and cold water to be connected.
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.