Laundry Renovations Niddrie
Niddrie Laundries,
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Stylish, practical laundry renovations in Niddrie and across Melbourne for over 20 years. Family-run, upfront quotes, zero hidden costs.
Your Niddrie Laundry, Done Properly
At Smarter Home Renovations, we’ve been delivering high-quality laundry renovations in Niddrie 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 Niddrie Homes
In Niddrie’s postwar homes, the laundry is usually a small room at the back of the house, near the kitchen or bathroom, with a trough and a door to the yard. Units and townhouses generally have a cupboard laundry or a laundry in the garage. Storage and bench space are often minimal.
Niddrie laundry projects usually replace old troughs and pipework, build in bench space and storage, fit a stacked washer and dryer, and make a garage or cupboard laundry more practical, with drying space for wet days. Most internal laundry work doesn’t need a planning permit from the City of Moonee Valley, and plumbing and electrical work is done by licensed trades.
Niddrie at a Glance
- Postcode
- Niddrie VIC 3042
- Council
- City of Moonee Valley
- From the CBD
- About 11 km north-west
- Typical Homes
- 1950s and 1960s brick homes
- Postwar weatherboard houses
- Units on subdivided blocks
- Newer townhouses
- Property Market
- Median house price$1,240,000
- Median unit price$780,000
- House rent$650 a week
- Unit rent$650 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 Niddrie Laundry
Outdoor
The Door to the Clothesline
Most postwar Niddrie laundries open straight onto the backyard, which suits a household that still dries washing on a line in a fairly flat yard. Keeping that door, with a bench beside it for sorting baskets, works well. Swapping a draughty old door for a well sealed one, with a small awning outside, keeps rain and cold out of the room.
Plumbing
Trough, Taps and Drains
Original Niddrie laundries often still have a concrete or enamelled steel trough on legs, wall-mounted taps and pipes run along the surface. The drain under the trough can be cracked or partly blocked after decades of use. Our licensed plumbers check the waste line, replace corroded pipe, conceal new pipework in the wall where possible and issue a compliance certificate.
Layout
Laundries in the Garage
Some Niddrie units and townhouses built on subdivided blocks put the laundry in a corner of the garage. Enclosing it with cupboards, fitting a bench over the machines and adding a proper light and power point make it far more practical. We also check the floor falls to a drain and keep the space clear of the car’s path.
Ventilation
Dryer Moisture in a Small Room
A vented dryer running in a small back laundry with the door shut fills the room with moist air, and Niddrie laundries often have no exhaust fan. Mould on the ceiling and peeling paint follow. A heat pump dryer, or a vented dryer ducted outside, together with an exhaust fan to the outside air, keeps the room dry.
Apartments
Cupboard Laundries in Units
In a Niddrie unit with an owners corporation, changing a cupboard laundry can need approval if the plumbing connects to shared lines or the work affects a common wall. Inside the cupboard, stacked machines with a slim trough and shelves above make the most of a tight space. We prepare the details the owners corporation needs and work within its rules.
Get a Free Laundry Estimate in Niddrie
Two quick steps. We’ll be in touch within one business day to arrange a visit to your Niddrie 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 Niddrie
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 Niddrie 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 Niddrie
Niddrie (3042) is about 11 km north-west of the Melbourne CBD, and well within our regular service area. We renovate laundries in Niddrie and its neighbouring suburbs, with the same team, the same fixed pricing and the same attention to detail.
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Can we stack the washer and dryer in our Niddrie laundry?
Usually, yes, using a stacking kit designed for your two machines. Stacking frees floor width in a small Niddrie laundry for a bench, a wider trough or a tall cupboard. The dryer should suit a closed room, such as a heat pump model, and we check that the floor and power supply can handle the setup.
Our Niddrie laundry has a timber floor. Is that a problem?
It can be. A leaking hose or overflowing trough on a timber floor can rot the boards and joists beneath, and many Niddrie homes sit on stumps with timber floors throughout. A new laundry should have a sheet floor suitable for wet areas, waterproofing to the Australian Standard and, where the drainage allows, a floor waste. We inspect the subfloor before quoting.
Can the laundry go into a cupboard so the bathroom gets bigger?
In some Niddrie homes, yes. Where the laundry sits beside the bathroom, moving the machines into a European laundry in the hallway or kitchen can free the old laundry space for a larger bathroom or a separate toilet. It depends on where the drains run. We show you the options and what each involves.
Should we update the laundry before selling or leasing our Niddrie home?
A small back laundry with a rusted trough, dripping taps, mould on the ceiling and nowhere to put anything gives a poor impression in an otherwise tidy Niddrie home. Replacing the trough and taps, adding a bench and a couple of cupboards, and treating damp usually make the room practical for tenants and presentable for buyers without a full rebuild.
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.