Laundry Renovations Parkville
Parkville Laundries,
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Stylish, practical laundry renovations in Parkville and across Melbourne for over 20 years. Family-run, upfront quotes, zero hidden costs.
Your Parkville Laundry, Done Properly
At Smarter Home Renovations, we’ve been delivering high-quality laundry renovations in Parkville 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 Parkville Homes
In Parkville’s Victorian homes the laundry is often found in a rear wing, under the stairs, or in an old washhouse at the back of the property, with limited ventilation and storage. Newer townhouses and apartments generally have European laundries hidden in cupboards or bathrooms, where noise, moisture and a lack of storage are the usual complaints.
Common laundry projects here are relocating an outdated laundry into the main house, creating a European laundry in joinery, adding ventilation and drainage suited to older buildings, and making more of the storage space. Most internal laundry work doesn’t need a planning permit from the City of Melbourne, though we work within heritage controls for any external change and with owners corporations in apartments.
Parkville at a Glance
- Postcode
- Parkville VIC 3052
- Council
- City of Melbourne (northern edge in the City of Merri-bek)
- From the CBD
- About 3 km north
- Typical Homes
- Two-storey Victorian terraces
- Large Victorian villas and semi-detached houses
- Parkville Gardens townhouses and apartments
- Apartments near the university
- Property Market
- Median house price$1,768,888
- Median unit price$470,000
- House rent$1,200 a week
- Unit rent$575 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 Parkville Laundry
Layout
A Laundry Under the Stairs
The space under the staircase in a two-storey Parkville terrace can often take a washer, a dryer and a small trough. Height is limited at one end, so we place the appliances where the ceiling is highest, fit a waterproof base and floor waste, and run a vent to an outside wall or through the floor.
Heritage
Keeping or Reusing the Washhouse
Some Parkville properties still have a brick washhouse or outbuilding at the rear. In a heritage overlay, demolishing it may need a planning permit, and it can make a useful store or studio once the laundry moves inside. We plan the new connections in the house and leave the old building sound and weatherproof.
Drainage
Floor Wastes Over Timber Floors
Parkville laundries upstairs or in timber-floored rear wings need a floor waste or safe tray so a burst hose does not soak the floor or the plaster ceiling below. We set the floor fall carefully, waterproof the area and connect the waste to the existing drainage, checking older pipes along the way.
Storage
Storage for the Whole House
Parkville terraces rarely have a linen press or broom cupboard to spare. A laundry run with tall cupboards for the vacuum and ironing board, a hanging rail over the trough and drawers for cleaning products takes pressure off the rest of the house. We design the joinery to make use of high ceilings without making top shelves unreachable.
Apartments
Dryers in Apartments
Apartments in Parkville Gardens and near the university often have a laundry cupboard with no outside wall, so a vented dryer has nowhere to exhaust. A heat pump or condenser dryer avoids that problem and uses less energy. Plumbing changes need owners corporation approval, and we confirm what the building allows before you buy appliances.
Get a Free Laundry Estimate in Parkville
Two quick steps. We’ll be in touch within one business day to arrange a visit to your Parkville 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.
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Family-run since 2002. Your estimate is free and your details are never shared with third parties.
Your Laundry Renovations in Parkville
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 Parkville 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 Parkville
Parkville (3052) is about 3 km north of the Melbourne CBD, and well within our regular service area. We renovate laundries in Parkville and its neighbouring suburbs, with the same team, the same fixed pricing and the same attention to detail.
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Can I move my laundry from the back shed into the house in Parkville?
Usually, yes. A laundry can go under the stairs, into a cupboard in the rear wing or into a new rear extension. It needs water, a drain connection and power, and in older Parkville terraces we check the drains and the floor before choosing the spot. Interior work like this generally needs no planning permit.
Can a laundry go upstairs in a Parkville terrace?
It can, ideally near a bathroom where water and drains are already available. Washing machines vibrate, so the floor must be firm, and the space needs waterproofing and a floor waste to protect the plaster ceilings below. A cupboard on the landing is a common choice in two-storey Parkville homes.
Do heritage controls affect a Parkville laundry renovation?
Inside the house, usually not, although places on the Victorian Heritage Register can have interior controls. External changes such as a new vent, door or window, or removing an old outbuilding, may need a planning permit from the City of Melbourne. We check your property’s overlay before design.
How should I prepare the laundry before selling or leasing in Parkville?
Make sure it is clean, dry and working. Replacing a worn trough and cabinet, fixing dripping taps, adding a shelf above the machines and checking the exhaust fan help a Parkville laundry feel cared for. If the laundry is still in an outside washhouse, tidy and repair it, and save a move inside for when you plan other work.
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.