Laundry Renovation Cost in Sydney (2026)
A Sydney laundry reno often costs more for the approvals and access than the cabinetry, especially in apartments.
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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 $31/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 Sydney
A large share of Sydney laundries sit in apartments and terraces, where strata approval, access hours and an engineer's waterproofing sign-off can apply even to a modest refit, adding cost and time a house never sees. In tight terraces and units the laundry is frequently a small internal or European-style space, so a renovation that relocates the tub, washer point or drainage runs into plumbing changes that quickly lift a quick refresh into a bigger job.
Sydney's trade labour rates are the highest in the country, so the labour share of even a small laundry runs above every other capital, and NSW's strictly enforced waterproofing rules make a compliant membrane non-negotiable in any wet area above another dwelling. High tip fees add to the cost of stripping out old cabinetry and flooring, so the total creeps up faster than the room's size suggests.
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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.