Laundry Renovations Hawthorn
Hawthorn Laundries,
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Stylish, practical laundry renovations in Hawthorn and across Melbourne for over 20 years. Family-run, upfront quotes, zero hidden costs.
Your Hawthorn Laundry, Done Properly
At Smarter Home Renovations, we’ve been delivering high-quality laundry renovations in Hawthorn 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 Hawthorn Homes
In Hawthorn’s period homes the laundry is often at the rear in an old service wing, a lean-to or a small room off the kitchen, sometimes with steps down to the yard. Interwar flats commonly have a shared laundry, and apartments near Swinburne University and Glenferrie Road usually rely on a European laundry hidden behind doors.
That shapes most of our Hawthorn laundry renovations: relocating laundries as part of a rear renovation, creating combined laundry and mud room spaces for families, building European laundries into joinery for apartments, and adding ventilation and storage. Most internal laundry work doesn’t need a planning permit from the City of Boroondara, and in flats and apartments we coordinate with your owners corporation.
Hawthorn at a Glance
- Postcode
- Hawthorn VIC 3122
- Council
- City of Boroondara
- From the CBD
- About 7 km east
- Typical Homes
- Victorian and Edwardian homes
- Interwar and art deco flats
- Apartments
- Townhouses
- Property Market
- Median house price$2,632,500
- Median unit price$572,500
- House rent$1,100 a week
- Unit rent$570 a week
Source: CoreLogic via Your Investment Property, prices to July 2026, rents to September 2026
Before You Start
Planning a Laundry Renovation in Hawthorn
Plumbing
From Shared Laundry to Your Own
Many Hawthorn flats built in the 1930s to 1970s were designed with a shared laundry for the block. Adding a washer inside your flat means finding a water supply, a drain and somewhere to vent or condense dryer moisture. Owners corporation approval is usually needed, and we check the plumbing options before you apply.
Design
European Laundries in Joinery
In Hawthorn apartments the laundry is often a cupboard in the kitchen, hallway or bathroom. A well designed European laundry has a tap tray or floor waste under the washer, a small trough, a ventilated cupboard and doors that match the joinery around it, so it disappears when closed.
Layout
Relocating the Laundry in a Rear Renovation
When the back of a Hawthorn period home is rebuilt, the laundry often moves from an old lean-to or service room into the new layout. Placing it near the back door, garage or side path keeps it practical. Because it involves an extension, the Boroondara Heritage Overlay may apply to that part of the work.
Storage
Families in Large Homes
Bigger Hawthorn households need more than a trough and a shelf. Full height storage, a hanging rail, sports gear hooks, a folding bench and room for two baskets turn the laundry into a working mudroom. The steps down to the yard that many older homes have can be reworked to make carrying washing easier.
Ventilation
Ventilation in Internal Rooms
Laundries in Hawthorn’s period homes and apartments are often internal, with no window. An exhaust fan ducted to the outside, a heat pump or condenser dryer and moisture-resistant finishes stop mould and peeling paint. In apartments, any new duct through an external wall usually needs owners corporation approval.
Get a Free Laundry Estimate in Hawthorn
Two quick steps. We’ll be in touch within one business day to arrange a visit to your Hawthorn 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 Hawthorn
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 Hawthorn 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 Hawthorn
Hawthorn (3122) is about 7 km east of the Melbourne CBD, and well within our regular service area. We renovate laundries in Hawthorn and its neighbouring suburbs, with the same team, the same fixed pricing and the same attention to detail.
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Can I put a washing machine in my Hawthorn flat if there is a shared laundry?
Often, yes, if a cold and hot water supply and a drain can be reached from a suitable spot, such as the bathroom or kitchen. You will usually need owners corporation approval, and a condenser or heat pump dryer avoids venting moisture. We check the plumbing options at the visit.
Do I need a planning permit for a laundry renovation in Hawthorn?
Not for internal work in most cases. If the laundry moves into a new extension, or the work adds a door or window at the back of a house in Boroondara’s Heritage Overlay, a planning permit may be needed. We check the overlay and grading for your property first.
What makes a small apartment laundry work well?
Stacking the washer and dryer, a slim trough, overhead cupboards and a pull-out hamper make the most of a cupboard space. Ventilation and a tap tray or floor waste under the washer matter most, as they protect your flat and the one below.
Can the laundry and powder room be combined in a Hawthorn home?
It is a common solution in period homes where space at the rear is limited. Sharing one wet area keeps plumbing together and can free up room elsewhere. The room then needs waterproofing to the Australian Standard throughout and a layout that keeps the toilet separate from the laundry bench.
Should I upgrade the laundry before selling my Hawthorn home?
In Hawthorn period homes, the laundry is often in a rear lean-to or a back verandah that was enclosed decades ago, with old troughs, cracked concrete floors and little insulation. Buyers notice a cold, damp laundry, particularly in a family home. Relining the room, adding storage and a bench, and fixing drainage usually do enough. In flats, laundries are often shared, so there may be little to change.
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.