Laundry Renovations Thornbury
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Stylish, practical laundry renovations in Thornbury and across Melbourne for over 20 years. Family-run, upfront quotes, zero hidden costs.
Your Thornbury Laundry, Done Properly
At Smarter Home Renovations, we’ve been delivering high-quality laundry renovations in Thornbury 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 Thornbury Homes
The laundry in Thornbury’s older homes is often in a rear lean-to, a sleepout or a corner of the bathroom, with old troughs and draughty walls. Some owners have moved it into an outdoor shed, while townhouses and apartments along High Street usually rely on a laundry cupboard or European laundry.
Typical Thornbury laundry work includes bringing the laundry back inside, building European laundries behind cabinetry, adding storage and folding space, and improving ventilation and drainage. Where the bathroom is being redone at the same time, both rooms can be planned as one job. Darebin City Council rarely needs to approve internal laundry work in Thornbury, so the focus is on licensed plumbing, electrics and ventilation, and on owners corporation approvals for apartments.
Thornbury at a Glance
- Postcode
- Thornbury VIC 3071
- Council
- Darebin City Council
- From the CBD
- About 7 km north-east
- Typical Homes
- Edwardian and Californian bungalows
- Victorian and Edwardian weatherboards
- Interwar brick homes
- Townhouses and apartments
- Property Market
- Median house price$1,477,500
- Median unit price$722,500
- House rent$815 a week
- Unit rent$550 a week
Source: CoreLogic via Your Investment Property, prices to July 2026, rents to September 2026
Before You Start
What to Consider in a Thornbury Laundry
Plumbing
Laundry in the Shed
Some Thornbury owners moved the washing machine into a backyard shed or garage years ago, often to free up a small lean-to. Bringing it back inside means new hot and cold water, a drain connection and a power circuit where you want the laundry. We check the existing drain positions first, because they usually decide where an inside laundry can go.
Layout
Sharing a Room With the Bathroom
In a single-bathroom Thornbury bungalow, the washing machine sometimes sits in the bathroom itself. Separating the two, or hiding the laundry behind doors within a larger bathroom, can make both rooms easier to use. When both are renovated together, waterproofing, plumbing and tiling are done once, which shortens the time the house is disrupted.
Insulation
Draughty Lean-To Walls
Rear lean-tos on Thornbury’s Edwardian weatherboards were often built with thin linings and no insulation at all. Relining the room, adding insulation and sealing gaps around the back door makes the laundry warmer in winter and helps clothes dry. It is a modest addition to the job when the walls are already open for new plumbing.
Apartments
Apartments Along High Street
Newer apartments on High Street and St Georges Road usually have a laundry cupboard with a stacked washer and dryer. Changing it means working within the building’s plumbing and the owners corporation rules on noise and work hours. We coordinate approvals and choose a dryer that vents or condenses correctly in a small enclosed space.
Ventilation
Drying Without a Big Yard
Townhouses built on subdivided Thornbury blocks often have small courtyards with little room for a clothesline. A ceiling-mounted airer, a heat pump dryer and a properly ducted exhaust fan help clothes dry inside without damp building up. We run the exhaust duct to the outside rather than into the roof space, where moisture can cause problems.
Asbestos
Fibro in Older Lean-Tos
Laundry lean-tos added or relined in Thornbury before 1990 may have asbestos cement sheet walls, ceilings or eaves. Suspect sheeting is checked before demolition, and larger amounts must be removed by a licensed removalist. We allow for this in the written quote, so it is planned from the start rather than discovered halfway through the job.
Get a Free Laundry Estimate in Thornbury
Two quick steps. We’ll be in touch within one business day to arrange a visit to your Thornbury 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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Your Laundry Renovations in Thornbury
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 Thornbury 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 Thornbury
Thornbury (3071) is about 7 km north-east of the Melbourne CBD, and well within our regular service area. We renovate laundries in Thornbury and its neighbouring suburbs, with the same team, the same fixed pricing and the same attention to detail.
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Can you move our laundry from the backyard shed into the house?
Usually, yes. The new location needs water, a drain and power, so we look at where the existing plumbing and sewer run under or beside your Thornbury home. A cupboard laundry in a hallway or a laundry inside a new rear extension are common answers. We confirm the layout on site before quoting.
Do I need a permit to renovate a laundry in Thornbury?
Internal laundry work generally doesn’t need a planning permit from Darebin City Council, even in a Heritage Overlay, unless you change external walls or windows. Plumbing and electrical work must be done by licensed trades, and we supply the plumbing compliance certificate and Certificate of Electrical Safety when the job is complete.
Can a laundry and powder room share space in a bungalow?
Yes, and it suits Thornbury bungalows with only one bathroom. Adding a toilet and small basin beside the laundry gives the household a second toilet without building a full bathroom. The drainage must connect properly and the room needs ventilation, so we confirm the sewer layout before locking in the design.
Should I update the laundry before putting my Thornbury property on the market or leasing it?
A clean, dry laundry with a working trough, sound taps and space for a washing machine is what most buyers and tenants look for. In older Thornbury houses, fix any leaks, damp walls or rotten floors in the lean-to first. A laundry that is still out in the shed can put off renters, so bringing it inside may be worth considering.
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.