Laundry Renovation Cost in Brisbane (2026)
Brisbane's timber-floored homes make waterproofing the line that decides a laundry renovation's price.
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💰 Ways to save
- Reuse existing plumbing points and keep the layout to control cost.
- Laminate over stone, and off-the-shelf over custom cabinetry, saves the most.
or from $28/week over 5 years , indicative finance
How we estimate this
A laundry renovation in Australia typically costs $4,000–$12,000 in 2026. A compact European laundry refresh sits at the lower end, while a large walk-through laundry with custom cabinetry and a stone benchtop reaches the top.
Pricing reviewed: June 2026.
What a laundry renovation costs in Brisbane
Many Brisbane laundries sit on a timber subfloor in a Queenslander or post-war home rather than a slab, and waterproofing a wet area over flexing timber is more involved and dearer than over concrete, requiring proper sheeting and a robust membrane before tiling. In a raised Queenslander the laundry is sometimes downstairs or under the house, so a renovation can also mean upgrading the space to a properly enclosed, ventilated and drained wet area.
The subtropical humidity makes ventilation and mould-resistant materials a genuine decision, since a poorly aired laundry turns damp within a season. Labour sits around the national baseline in a well-supplied market, so Brisbane is cheaper than the southern capitals for the same scope, with the timber-floor factor on older homes narrowing that gap where the subfloor needs work.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a laundry renovation cost in Australia?
Most laundry renovations cost $4,000–$12,000 in 2026, depending on size, finish and features like custom cabinetry and a stone benchtop.
What’s the most expensive part of a laundry renovation?
Custom cabinetry and benchtops, followed by tiling. Keeping existing plumbing points and the layout keeps costs down.
How long does a laundry renovation take?
A typical laundry renovation takes one to three weeks depending on the scope and whether plumbing is being moved.