Laundry Renovations Mernda
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Stylish, practical laundry renovations in Mernda and across Melbourne for over 20 years. Family-run, upfront quotes, zero hidden costs.
Your Mernda Laundry, Done Properly
At Smarter Home Renovations, we’ve been delivering high-quality laundry renovations in Mernda 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 Mernda Homes
In most Mernda estate homes the laundry is a small room between the garage and the kitchen or hallway, and it often doubles as the family’s main entrance. It usually has a freestanding trough with a cabinet, one overhead cupboard and a door to the side yard. Townhouses tend to have a European laundry behind cupboard doors, and some double-storey homes put it upstairs.
Common laundry projects here are swapping the trough cabinet for a full-length benchtop with an inset sink, building tall storage for the vacuum and brooms, adding a bench seat and hooks so the garage entry works as a mudroom, and planning drying space for wet winters. Laundry renovations seldom need a permit from the City of Whittlesea, and licensed trades carry out and certify the plumbing and electrical work.
Mernda at a Glance
- Postcode
- Mernda VIC 3754
- Council
- City of Whittlesea
- From the CBD
- About 26 km north-east
- Typical Homes
- 2000s and 2010s estate homes
- Double-storey family homes
- Townhouses near the town centre
- Rural-residential properties near the Plenty River
- Property Market
- Median house price$750,000
- Median unit price$525,000
- House rent$550 a week
- Unit rent$500 a week
Source: CoreLogic via Your Investment Property, prices to July 2026, rents to September 2026
Before You Start
Planning a Laundry Upgrade in Mernda
Storage
The Laundry as the Garage Entry
Because so many Mernda families come and go through the garage, the laundry fills with school bags, shoes and shopping. A bench seat, shoe drawers, hooks at child height and a tall cupboard for sports gear can keep that clutter in one place. We plan it so the door to the house and the machines stay easy to reach.
Ventilation
Drying Clothes in Winter
Small estate laundries in Mernda often have no window, so a vented dryer pushes moist air straight into the room. A condenser or heat pump dryer, a ducted exhaust fan and a pull-down hanging rail over the bench help clothes dry without condensation forming on the ceiling. We plan the power points and ducting before the cabinetry is made.
Waterproofing
Upstairs Laundries
Where a double-storey Mernda home has its laundry upstairs, a burst hose or overflowing trough can damage the ceiling below. Waterproofing the floor to the Australian Standard, adding a floor waste where it can be connected, and fitting a safe tray under the washing machine all reduce that risk. We check the floor framing and the drainage route first.
Plumbing
Moving the Trough
Setting an inset sink into a new benchtop often means the trough moves along the wall. In a slab-on-ground Mernda home, small shifts can usually be handled within the wall cavity, while bigger moves need the slab cut for new drainage. Our licensed plumbers confirm the route and issue a compliance certificate when the work is done.
Layout
European Laundries in Townhouses
Mernda townhouses near the station and town centre often hide the laundry in a hallway cupboard. Stacking the dryer above the washer frees space for a sink, a shelf and a short hanging rail, and bifold or sliding doors save room in narrow halls. If the townhouse has an owners corporation, we check whether any approval is needed.
Get a Free Laundry Estimate in Mernda
Two quick steps. We’ll be in touch within one business day to arrange a visit to your Mernda 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 Mernda
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 Mernda 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 Mernda
Mernda (3754) is about 26 km north-east of the Melbourne CBD, and well within our regular service area. We renovate laundries in Mernda and its neighbouring suburbs, with the same team, the same fixed pricing and the same attention to detail.
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Do I need a permit to renovate the laundry in my Mernda home?
Generally not, because the work stays inside the house. Replacing cabinetry, benches and the trough needs no planning permit from the City of Whittlesea, although the plumbing must be done by a licensed plumber and certified. If the renovation adds an outside door or window, we check estate guidelines and building permit requirements first.
Can you put the laundry in the garage of our Mernda home?
Sometimes. Where the internal laundry is very small, some owners move the machines into a corner of the garage and reuse the room as a mudroom or pantry. The garage then needs plumbing, drainage and power, and it can be cold in winter. Estate garages are often tight, so we check the car still fits.
How long does a laundry renovation take in a Mernda home?
Usually a week or two once the cabinetry is ready, depending on plumbing changes and tiling. The washing machine is disconnected for only part of that time. In homes where the laundry is the garage entry, we keep a path clear or agree on another way in so the family can still come and go.
Should we update the laundry before selling or leasing in Mernda?
Buyers and tenants look closely at storage in Mernda family homes, and a laundry with a swollen trough cabinet and a single shelf can make the whole house feel short of space. Replacing the cabinet and benchtop, fixing leaks under the trough, adding a couple of tall cupboards and repainting are modest jobs. A full mudroom fit-out suits owners who will 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.