Laundry Renovations North Melbourne
North Melbourne Laundries,
Built to Work
Stylish, practical laundry renovations in North Melbourne and across Melbourne for over 20 years. Family-run, upfront quotes, zero hidden costs.
Your North Melbourne Laundry, Done Properly
At Smarter Home Renovations, we’ve been delivering high-quality laundry renovations in North Melbourne 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 North Melbourne Homes
In North Melbourne’s terraces and cottages the laundry is usually an afterthought, squeezed into the rear lean-to beside the bathroom or tucked behind a door off the kitchen, often with an old trough and little storage. In the suburb’s apartments and warehouse conversions it is more likely to be a European laundry in a hallway cupboard or hidden behind bifold doors in the bathroom.
North Melbourne laundry renovations often combine a cramped laundry with the bathroom or relocate it to free up the back of the house, build a European laundry into joinery, stack the washer and dryer, and add ventilation so moisture doesn’t affect old brick walls. Most internal laundry work doesn’t need a planning permit from the City of Melbourne, and in apartments we organise access and approvals with the owners corporation.
North Melbourne at a Glance
- Postcode
- North Melbourne VIC 3051
- Council
- City of Melbourne
- From the CBD
- About 2 km north-west
- Typical Homes
- Victorian terraces
- Workers’ cottages
- Mid-century flats
- Apartments and warehouse conversions
- Property Market
- Median house price$1,176,000
- Median unit price$570,000
- House rent$780 a week
- Unit rent$610 a week
Source: CoreLogic via Your Investment Property, prices to July 2026, rents to September 2026
Before You Start
Planning a Laundry in North Melbourne
Layout
European Laundry Under the Stairs
Two-storey North Melbourne terraces often have dead space under the stairs, which can take a stacked washer and dryer or a front loader with a small trough beside it. It needs a drain, water, power and ventilation. Running a waste pipe there is easier in some terraces than others, which we check before designing the joinery.
Design
Machines Inside the Kitchen Joinery
In a narrow terrace with no room for a separate laundry, the machines can sit inside the kitchen joinery behind tall doors, close to the existing sink plumbing. Choosing quiet appliances and running a benchtop over the machine makes it feel part of the kitchen. A safe tray or floor waste protects the timber floor underneath.
Apartments
Cupboard Laundries in Apartments
Newer North Melbourne apartments, including those near Arden Street and Flemington Road, usually have a laundry cupboard with a stacked washer and condenser dryer. Replacing the machines, adding shelving above and fitting a slim trough where the plumbing allows can make it far more useful. Any change to plumbing or ducting needs owners corporation approval.
Ventilation
Drying Indoors Without Damp
North Melbourne courtyards are small and shaded by brick walls, so washing is often dried inside. A heat pump dryer, an exhaust fan and a ceiling drying rack in the laundry keep moisture away from plaster and brickwork. If the laundry shares air with the bathroom, it is worth checking that fan too.
Neighbours
Noise in Shared-Wall Homes
Washing machines and dryers on a party wall or an upstairs floor carry vibration into the terrace next door or the flat below. Placing machines on a solid section of floor, using anti-vibration feet and avoiding the shared wall where possible keeps the peace. Some apartment buildings also limit machine use late at night.
Get a Free Laundry Estimate in North Melbourne
Two quick steps. We’ll be in touch within one business day to arrange a visit to your North Melbourne 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 North Melbourne
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 North Melbourne 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 North Melbourne
North Melbourne (3051) is about 2 km north-west of the Melbourne CBD, and well within our regular service area. We renovate laundries in North Melbourne and its neighbouring suburbs, with the same team, the same fixed pricing and the same attention to detail.
Laundry Renovations MelbourneNearby suburbs we service
Can I add a laundry to a North Melbourne apartment that doesn’t have one?
It depends on the building. You need a water supply, a drain and power, and the work may touch common property, so owners corporation approval is needed first. A compact washer and a heat pump dryer, which needs no outside vent, often fit in a cupboard. We check the building’s plans and services before quoting.
Is it a good idea to combine the laundry and bathroom in a terrace?
In a small North Melbourne terrace it can free a whole room at the back for living space or a bigger kitchen. The machines sit behind doors inside the bathroom, with the room’s exhaust fan handling the extra moisture. The trade-off is a busier bathroom, so we look at how your household uses both rooms first.
Do I need a permit to move my laundry in North Melbourne?
Usually not a planning permit, as heritage controls mainly cover external changes. Plumbing and electrical work must be done by licensed trades and certified. If moving the laundry involves structural work, or a new external vent visible from the street in a heritage area, the City of Melbourne may need to approve it.
Before selling or leasing my North Melbourne home, should the laundry be updated?
In terraces and apartments where the laundry is a cupboard or a corner of the bathroom, buyers and tenants mostly check that it works and stays dry. Fixing leaks, replacing a rusty trough or tired doors, adding shelving and making sure the exhaust fan works are usually enough. Relocating the laundry is a bigger project, best planned with a longer timeline.
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.