Laundry Renovation Cost in Melbourne (2026)
Melbourne's period homes turn a laundry reno into a plumbing and subfloor job as much as a cosmetic one.
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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 $30/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 Melbourne
In the inner and middle suburbs' Victorian and Edwardian homes, the laundry is often a lean-to or an afterthought tacked to the back of the house, with old plumbing runs and a timber subfloor, so a renovation that modernises it usually means new drainage, waterproofing over timber and sometimes reworking the floor structure. Reconfiguring a cramped original laundry to fit a modern machine and storage means moving services, which is where the budget shifts.
Melbourne has a deep, competitive pool of cabinetmakers, plumbers and tilers, so a well-shopped laundry refit lands at fair value and labour sits just below Sydney. Cold, wet winters make a well-ventilated laundry and sometimes a heated or dryer-friendly layout worth the spec here, where damp and mould are a real concern through the colder months.
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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.