Laundry Renovations St Kilda
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Stylish, practical laundry renovations in St Kilda and across Melbourne for over 20 years. Family-run, upfront quotes, zero hidden costs.
Your St Kilda Laundry, Done Properly
At Smarter Home Renovations, we’ve been delivering high-quality laundry renovations in St Kilda 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 St Kilda Homes
In St Kilda’s older flats, the laundry is often a shared room in the building or a machine squeezed into the kitchen or bathroom, while newer apartments tend to have a European laundry behind bifold doors. Period houses usually have a laundry in the rear lean-to or near the back door, with old plumbing and little storage.
Common laundry projects here include fitting compact European laundries into apartment kitchens and hallways, adding stacked machines and ducted or condenser dryers where there is no outdoor drying, rebuilding rear laundries in period homes, and improving ventilation. Internal laundry work in St Kilda rarely needs a planning permit from the City of Port Phillip, and every plumbing and electrical change is made by licensed trades with compliance certificates.
St Kilda at a Glance
- Postcode
- St Kilda VIC 3182
- Council
- City of Port Phillip
- From the CBD
- About 6 km south
- Typical Homes
- Apartments and flats
- Victorian and Edwardian homes
- Art Deco mansion flats
- Terraces and townhouses
- Property Market
- Median house price$1,422,500
- Median unit price$510,000
- House rent$900 a week
- Unit rent$550 a week
Source: CoreLogic via Your Investment Property, prices to July 2026, rents to September 2026
Before You Start
Planning a Laundry in a St Kilda Home
Plumbing
Adding a Laundry Where There Was None
Many St Kilda mansion flats and former rooming houses were never given individual laundries. Adding one means finding a route for waste water to an existing stack, usually in the kitchen or bathroom wall. In a walk-up with concrete floors, cutting in a new floor waste may not be allowed, so the laundry usually goes beside existing plumbing.
Ventilation
Drying Without a Balcony
Some St Kilda owners corporations restrict clotheslines on balconies facing the street, and many flats have no outdoor space at all. A heat pump or condenser dryer avoids venting moist air into the flat, and an exhaust fan in the laundry or bathroom helps clear humidity. We plan the dryer, power and ventilation together.
Structure
Rear Laundries in Period Houses
In St Kilda’s Victorian and Edwardian houses the laundry is often in a lean-to added at the back, sometimes with a sagging roof, damp brick or a floor below the level of the yard. Rebuilding it improves drainage and storage, and in a heritage precinct rear work that cannot be seen from the street is generally simpler to approve.
Neighbours
Noise and Vibration Through Old Floors
A washing machine spinning on a timber floor in an older St Kilda flat can be heard and felt in the flat below. Anti vibration pads, a solid level base and avoiding late night cycles all help, and some owners corporations have rules about appliance noise. Where the floor is springy, we check the joists before installing.
Design
Cupboard Laundries in Newer Apartments
St Kilda’s newer apartments usually have a European laundry behind bifold doors, often with a tiny tub and no bench space. Swapping bifolds for hinged doors, adding a benchtop over front loaders and fitting shelving above makes it far more usable. A waterproofed floor and a tap shut-off within reach protect the apartment below.
Get a Free Laundry Estimate in St Kilda
Two quick steps. We’ll be in touch within one business day to arrange a visit to your St Kilda 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 St Kilda
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 St Kilda 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 St Kilda
St Kilda (3182) is about 6 km south of the Melbourne CBD, and well within our regular service area. We renovate laundries in St Kilda and its neighbouring suburbs, with the same team, the same fixed pricing and the same attention to detail.
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Will my St Kilda owners corporation let me add a laundry?
Often, if the new connections tie into existing plumbing and the work does not affect common property. You will usually need to submit plans and details of the licensed trades doing the work. Older St Kilda buildings with shared laundry rooms sometimes have rules about appliances in flats, so we check them before design.
Can a laundry go in my St Kilda bathroom?
Yes, if there is room for a front loader or a stacked washer and dryer near the existing waste and water. In compact St Kilda bathrooms, a machine under a benchtop beside the vanity is common. The space needs waterproofing to the Australian Standard and power points placed safely away from water.
How long does a laundry renovation take in a St Kilda apartment?
A refit of an existing cupboard laundry is a much smaller job than a bathroom, and the main wait is usually for joinery. Adding a laundry where there was none takes longer because of plumbing work, approvals and owners corporation timing. We give you a written timeline before work starts.
Does an apartment laundry matter when selling or leasing in St Kilda?
In St Kilda, where many older flats have a shared laundry or none at all, a working laundry inside the apartment is something buyers and tenants notice. A well fitted cupboard with space for a washer, a dryer and some storage makes everyday life easier. If the building only allows a shared laundry, keeping that room clean and working still helps.
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.