Laundry Renovations Yarraville
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Stylish, practical laundry renovations in Yarraville and across Melbourne for over 20 years. Family-run, upfront quotes, zero hidden costs.
Your Yarraville Laundry, Done Properly
At Smarter Home Renovations, we’ve been delivering high-quality laundry renovations in Yarraville 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 Yarraville Homes
In Yarraville’s older weatherboards and cottages, the laundry is usually in the rear lean-to, shared with the bathroom or squeezed beside the back door, with old plumbing, damp walls, a cracked concrete floor and little storage. Some households still use a back shed or porch. Townhouses and newer homes in the area rely on laundry cupboards or European laundries behind joinery.
Yarraville laundry projects tend to involve rebuilding lean-to laundries, creating European laundries in cupboards, stacking machines, and adding storage, ventilation, hanging rails and bench space so washing can be sorted and folded indoors. Some owners also move the laundry inside from a back shed or porch. Internal laundry work rarely needs a planning permit from the City of Maribyrnong, and every plumbing and electrical change is made by licensed trades with compliance certificates.
Yarraville at a Glance
- Postcode
- Yarraville VIC 3013
- Council
- City of Maribyrnong
- From the CBD
- About 7 km west
- Typical Homes
- Victorian and Edwardian weatherboards
- Workers’ cottages
- Interwar bungalows
- Townhouses
- Property Market
- Median house price$1,200,000
- Median unit price$704,000
- House rent$715 a week
- Unit rent$600 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 Yarraville Laundry
Floors
Cracked Slab in the Lean-To
The rear lean-to laundry in many Yarraville cottages has a thin concrete floor poured straight onto the ground, now cracked and uneven where the soil has moved. Tiling over it rarely lasts. We assess whether to grind and level it, pour a new slab or frame a new floor, and include a floor waste so spills drain away.
Layout
A Back Door Drop Zone
In many Yarraville homes the laundry is right beside the back door, which makes it a natural place for shoes, school bags and the dog’s lead after a walk along Stony Creek. A bench, hooks, a small hanging space and a tap that can rinse muddy boots turn the room into a practical entry as well as a laundry.
Ventilation
Drying Washing Indoors
Narrow Yarraville backyards can be shaded by neighbouring houses for much of winter, so washing often has to dry inside. A ceiling rail or pull-out rack, a heat pump dryer and an exhaust fan vented outside keep moisture from settling on walls. We size the fan to the room and plan where wet washing hangs.
Plumbing
Replacing Old Supply Pipes
Laundries in older Yarraville homes often have exposed copper or galvanised pipes run along the walls over the years, sometimes with leaking stop taps behind the machine. When we rebuild the room, our licensed plumbers replace the pipework, conceal it in the walls where possible and fit new taps that are easy to reach.
Storage
Folding Space and Cupboards
Even a small Yarraville laundry can usually fit a bench over front loading machines, overhead cupboards and a tall cupboard for the broom and ironing board. We measure the room and your machines carefully, because a few centimetres often decide whether the bench fits over both appliances.
Get a Free Laundry Estimate in Yarraville
Two quick steps. We’ll be in touch within one business day to arrange a visit to your Yarraville 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 Yarraville
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 Yarraville 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.
Our Work Near Yarraville
Laundry Renovations In and Around Yarraville
Yarraville (3013) is about 7 km west of the Melbourne CBD, and well within our regular service area. We renovate laundries in Yarraville and its neighbouring suburbs, with the same team, the same fixed pricing and the same attention to detail.
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Can we stack the washer and dryer in our Yarraville laundry cupboard?
Usually, yes, with a stacking kit made for your machines and a cupboard deep enough to take them. The dryer needs to be the right type for a closed space, such as a heat pump or condenser model. Stacking frees width for a slim trough or bench. We check the floor can take the weight.
Does a laundry need waterproofing?
Yes. Laundry floors need waterproofing, and the walls behind the trough and machines need protection to a set height. In older Yarraville homes with timber floors this matters even more, because a leaking hose can soak the joists beneath. We waterproof to the Australian Standard and add a floor waste where the drainage allows.
Can our laundry move from the back shed into the house?
In most Yarraville homes, yes. It needs a location with access to hot and cold water and a drain with enough fall, such as a hallway cupboard, part of the bathroom or a rear extension. We check where the pipes run, then quote the plumbing, electrical and joinery so you can compare locations.
We’re leasing out our Yarraville house. What should the laundry have?
Victoria’s rental minimum standards say that where a property has a laundry, it must be connected to hot and cold water. Beyond that, tenants appreciate a sound trough, taps that don’t drip, a power point placed for the machine and some storage. Fixing damp walls and a cracked floor in an old lean-to also helps the home present well for leasing.
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.