Laundry Renovations Windsor
Windsor Laundries,
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Stylish, practical laundry renovations in Windsor and across Melbourne for over 20 years. Family-run, upfront quotes, zero hidden costs.
Your Windsor Laundry, Done Properly
At Smarter Home Renovations, we’ve been delivering high-quality laundry renovations in Windsor 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 Windsor Homes
In Windsor’s terraces and cottages, the laundry is often squeezed into the rear lean-to, shared with the bathroom or placed in a cupboard. Apartments and walk-up flats usually have a laundry cupboard in the kitchen or hallway, and some older blocks have a shared laundry room instead, while small courtyards leave little space for an outdoor line.
Laundry projects here usually involve fitting compact European laundries, stacking machines, adding storage and indoor drying where there is no clothesline, and rebuilding rear laundries in period homes, with ducted exhaust so damp air doesn’t linger. Internal laundry work rarely needs a planning permit, though apartment work usually needs owners corporation approval. Licensed trades make every plumbing and electrical change with compliance certificates, and we plan deliveries around Windsor’s limited street parking.
Windsor at a Glance
- Postcode
- Windsor VIC 3181
- Council
- City of Stonnington (part of Windsor is in the City of Port Phillip)
- From the CBD
- About 5 km south-east
- Typical Homes
- Victorian terraces and workers’ cottages
- Edwardian houses
- 1960s and 1970s walk-up flats
- Apartments and townhouses
- Property Market
- Median house price$1,520,000
- Median unit price$530,000
- House rent$890 a week
- Unit rent$575 a week
Source: CoreLogic via Your Investment Property, prices to July 2026, rents to September 2026
Before You Start
Planning a Laundry in Windsor
Storage
Laundries Behind Bifold Doors
Windsor apartments and townhouses often have the laundry behind bifold doors in a hallway. Stacking a washer and heat pump dryer, adding a slim trough and running shelves to the ceiling gets the most from the space. The doors should open fully so machines can be serviced, and a safe tray under the washer helps protect the floor and the unit below.
Energy
Drying Without a Clothesline
Small Windsor courtyards and balconies may have no room for a clothesline, and some owners corporations restrict drying on balconies. A heat pump dryer uses less power than a vented one and doesn’t fill the room with damp air, while a pull-down rack handles delicates. We allow a dedicated power point for the dryer in the new layout.
Apartments
Shared Laundries in Older Flats
Some 1960s and 1970s walk-up flats in Windsor were built with a shared laundry instead of one in each unit. Adding a laundry inside a flat means finding water, drainage and power, and usually needs owners corporation approval because it affects common pipework. We check the building plans and rules before suggesting a location.
Ventilation
Damp Air in a Small Unit
A dryer in a small Windsor apartment with no window can quickly add moisture to the whole unit, and mould then shows up on ceilings and in wardrobes. A ducted exhaust fan or a condenser dryer keeps that moisture out of living areas. Where a duct through the wall would change the building facade, owners corporation or heritage requirements may apply, so we check early.
Structure
Rear Lean-To Laundries
In Windsor terraces the laundry often sits in a lean-to behind the kitchen, with a skillion roof, an old timber floor and a door to the courtyard. Rebuilding it with a level floor, a proper floor waste and better insulation can be done alongside a kitchen or bathroom renovation. A building permit may be needed where the structure changes.
Get a Free Laundry Estimate in Windsor
Two quick steps. We’ll be in touch within one business day to arrange a visit to your Windsor 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 Windsor
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 Windsor 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 Windsor
Windsor (3181) is about 5 km south-east of the Melbourne CBD, and well within our regular service area. We renovate laundries in Windsor and its neighbouring suburbs, with the same team, the same fixed pricing and the same attention to detail.
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Can I put a laundry in my Windsor flat if the building has a shared laundry?
Sometimes. It depends on whether water, drainage and power can reach a cupboard or the kitchen without major changes to common property, and your owners corporation usually has to approve the work. We look at the plumbing layout and the building’s rules, then explain the options and what approval each one would need.
Where can a laundry go in a narrow Windsor terrace?
Common options are a cupboard laundry in the hallway or kitchen, a combined bathroom and laundry, or a laundry in a rebuilt rear lean-to near the courtyard. The right choice depends on where the drainage runs and how you use the back of the house. We sketch the options on your floor plan before you decide.
Does a laundry renovation in Windsor need a permit?
Internal laundry work generally doesn’t need a planning permit from the City of Stonnington or the City of Port Phillip. External changes in a heritage area, structural changes or a new opening may need approvals, and apartment work usually needs owners corporation approval. Our licensed plumbers and electricians provide compliance certificates for the work.
Should we update the laundry before selling our Windsor townhouse?
Buyers in Windsor often look closely at how storage works in a small townhouse, and the laundry cupboard is part of that. Replacing a worn trough cabinet, adding shelves, fixing a dripping tap and making sure the dryer vents properly are quick improvements. Moving the laundry is a bigger change that suits owners planning to stay longer.
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.