Laundry Renovations Reservoir
Reservoir Laundries,
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Stylish, practical laundry renovations in Reservoir and across Melbourne for over 20 years. Family-run, upfront quotes, zero hidden costs.
Your Reservoir Laundry, Done Properly
At Smarter Home Renovations, we’ve been delivering high-quality laundry renovations in Reservoir 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 Reservoir Homes
Reservoir homes usually have a separate laundry near the back door, often with a concrete or stainless trough, a cold tiled or concrete floor and almost no cupboard space. In some weatherboards it sits in an enclosed porch, while townhouses and units tend to have a cupboard laundry or a laundry in the garage.
Typical Reservoir laundry work includes turning a bare back door laundry into a useful room with benches, cupboards and hanging space, moving the laundry into the house where it sits in an enclosed porch, fitting cupboard laundries in townhouses, and replacing old taps, pipes and drainage. Most internal laundry work doesn’t need a planning permit from Darebin City Council, and licensed trades handle all plumbing and electrical.
Reservoir at a Glance
- Postcode
- Reservoir VIC 3073
- Council
- Darebin City Council
- From the CBD
- About 12 km north
- Typical Homes
- Post-war weatherboards
- Brick veneer homes
- Townhouses and units
- Former housing commission homes
- Property Market
- Median house price$965,000
- Median unit price$665,000
- House rent$600 a week
- Unit rent$540 a week
Source: CoreLogic via Your Investment Property, prices to July 2026, rents to September 2026
Before You Start
Before You Renovate a Laundry in Reservoir
Storage
Fitting Out the Back Door Laundry
The separate laundry by the back door of a post-war Reservoir house is often a reasonable size but bare, with one trough and an open shelf. Full-height cupboards, a bench over front-loading machines, a hanging rail and a broom cupboard can turn it into one of the most useful rooms in the house.
Structure
Enclosed Porch Laundries
Where a Reservoir weatherboard has its laundry in an enclosed back porch, the floor may sit on old stumps, the walls are thin and the roof is barely pitched. We check whether the structure is worth keeping. Sometimes relining and insulating is enough, and sometimes the porch is better rebuilt as a proper part of the house.
Design
Tessellated Tiles and Period Detail
In our Reservoir home renovation, the laundry was finished with a tessellated tiled floor, panelled doors and a leadlight back door, matching the period style of the house. A laundry can carry the same detail as the rest of a character home, and hard-wearing tiles suit a room that gets wet and busy.
Energy
Hot Water Units
Many Reservoir laundries also house the hot water system, often an old gas or electric storage unit. Moving it outside or replacing it with a heat pump can free space for cupboards. Our licensed plumber handles the connection and certificates, and we coordinate any electrical changes a heat pump needs.
Plumbing
Old Taps and Pipes
Original Reservoir laundries often have galvanised pipes, stiff taps and a trough waste running to an outside gully. Replacing these during the renovation prevents leaks behind new cabinets later. Our licensed plumber tests the new work and issues a plumbing compliance certificate when it is finished.
Get a Free Laundry Estimate in Reservoir
Two quick steps. We’ll be in touch within one business day to arrange a visit to your Reservoir 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 Reservoir
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 Reservoir 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 Reservoir
Reservoir (3073) is about 12 km north of the Melbourne CBD, and well within our regular service area. We renovate laundries in Reservoir and its neighbouring suburbs, with the same team, the same fixed pricing and the same attention to detail.
Laundry Renovations MelbourneHave you renovated a laundry in Reservoir?
Yes, as part of our Reservoir home renovation, a full refurbishment of a period home completed in 2022. The laundry has a tessellated tiled floor and panelled doors to match the rest of the house. The project page shows photos of the laundry along with the kitchen, bathroom and living areas.
Can a laundry fit into a cupboard in our Reservoir townhouse?
Yes. A cupboard laundry needs water, a drain, a power point and ventilation for the dryer. In Reservoir townhouses a hallway cupboard or the space under the stairs often works. Stacking the washer and dryer saves width, and a small sink beside them is useful if there is room.
Do we need a permit to change the laundry door to the yard?
Replacing an existing back door with a similar one usually doesn’t need a permit. Widening the opening or adding a new door in a brick veneer or weatherboard wall is structural work and may need a building permit. A planning permit is unlikely unless an overlay applies, and we check that with Darebin City Council.
Is a laundry update worth doing before selling or renting out a Reservoir house?
A laundry is rarely the deciding room, but a damp, cracked or leaking one gives a poor impression in an inspection. In Reservoir, original laundries often just need new taps, a new trough and cabinet, fresh paint and better lighting. If the laundry is in a run-down porch, fix any structural or water problems before anything cosmetic.
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.