Laundry Renovations Heidelberg
Heidelberg Laundries,
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Stylish, practical laundry renovations in Heidelberg and across Melbourne for over 20 years. Family-run, upfront quotes, zero hidden costs.
Your Heidelberg Laundry, Done Properly
At Smarter Home Renovations, we’ve been delivering high-quality laundry renovations in Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg Homes
In Heidelberg’s period and postwar homes the laundry is usually a separate room near the back door, sometimes in an old lean-to or at the lower level of a sloping house. Many still have original troughs and limited storage, while units and apartments around Burgundy Street generally rely on a cupboard or European laundry.
Heidelberg laundry projects tend to cover rebuilding old laundries with benchtops, tall storage and hanging space, improving ventilation in lower level rooms, creating European laundries in apartments, and adding a mud room zone by the back door. Most internal laundry work doesn’t need a planning permit from Banyule City Council, and in apartments we coordinate with your owners corporation.
Heidelberg at a Glance
- Postcode
- Heidelberg VIC 3084
- Council
- Banyule City Council
- From the CBD
- About 11 km north-east
- Typical Homes
- Victorian and Edwardian homes
- Interwar bungalows
- 1950s and 1960s postwar houses
- Units and townhouses
- Apartments near Burgundy Street
- Property Market
- Median house price$1,452,000
- Median unit price$700,000
- House rent$695 a week
- Unit rent$580 a week
Source: CoreLogic via Your Investment Property, prices to July 2026, rents to September 2026
Before You Start
What to Plan For in a Heidelberg Laundry
Apartments
European Laundries in Apartments
Apartments near Burgundy Street and Heidelberg station often have a laundry behind bi-fold doors in a hallway. Refitting it with a benchtop over the machines, a small sink and overhead storage turns it into a usable space. Where there is no window, ventilation, or a heat pump or condenser dryer that doesn’t vent moist air, matters.
Ventilation
Lower Level Laundries
Where Heidelberg houses step down a slope, the laundry is often on a lower level beside the garage, partly below ground. These rooms can feel cold and damp. Mechanical ventilation, a moisture-resistant lining and checking that the ground and drainage outside fall away from the wall all help keep the room dry.
Structure
Lean-To Laundries in Period Homes
In Heidelberg’s Victorian and Edwardian houses, the laundry is usually at the back in a lean-to that may have a sagging roof, a rotten floor or no insulation. Sometimes it can be repaired and refitted; sometimes rebuilding it, or moving the laundry into the house, works better. We assess the structure before quoting.
Storage
Space-Saving Unit Laundries
Laundries in Heidelberg’s 1960s and 1970s units are often a trough and washing machine squeezed into the bathroom or a narrow cupboard. Stacking the washer and dryer, fitting a slim trough and adding shelves above can free up floor space. We check whether the floor waste and taps suit the new layout before ordering cabinetry.
Plumbing
Floor Wastes and Overflows
Older Heidelberg laundries sometimes have no floor waste, or one that drains poorly, so an overflowing machine can damage timber floors and the walls. Adding a floor waste where the drainage allows, and waterproofing the floor, protects the room. Our licensed plumbers make the connections and provide a compliance certificate.
Get a Free Laundry Estimate in Heidelberg
Two quick steps. We’ll be in touch within one business day to arrange a visit to your Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg
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 Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg
Heidelberg (3084) is about 11 km north-east of the Melbourne CBD, and well within our regular service area. We renovate laundries in Heidelberg and its neighbouring suburbs, with the same team, the same fixed pricing and the same attention to detail.
Laundry Renovations MelbourneCan I put a laundry in a cupboard in my Heidelberg apartment?
Usually, if the cupboard has access to water, a drain and power, or they can be run there. In Heidelberg apartment buildings, adding or moving a laundry generally needs owners corporation approval, particularly where pipes pass through shared floors or walls. We check the building’s plans and rules before work starts.
Is my old Heidelberg laundry likely to contain asbestos?
If it was built or lined before 1990, it may. Lean-to laundries and enclosed back porches in Heidelberg’s older homes often used asbestos cement sheet for walls and eaves. Suspect material is tested before demolition, and larger amounts must be removed by a licensed removalist. We include this in the quote.
Can a Heidelberg laundry double as a mudroom?
Yes, in many Heidelberg family homes it can. A bench seat, hooks, shoe storage and a sink near the back door suit families coming in from the Yarra parklands, sport or the dog walk. We plan the room so the machines, trough and storage don’t crowd the doorway.
Will a laundry update help when I sell my Heidelberg home?
Buyers in Heidelberg look at everything from older period homes to new apartments, and a laundry that is clean, dry and well organised shows the house has been looked after. Replacing a rusted trough, damaged lino and broken cupboards is usually enough. A full rebuild is worth considering only if the room has damp, rot or leaks that a building inspector would flag.
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.