If your laundry feels like an afterthought, a narrow room tacked onto the back of the house, a converted cupboard, or a space where you can't open the washing machine door without hitting the wall, that's not a design flaw you have to live with. Sydney's older homes, particularly Federation-era terraces, post-war semis, and 1970s brick homes, were built with laundries that simply weren't designed for modern appliances or modern life. A well-planned laundry renovation can reconfigure the layout entirely, creating genuine bench space, proper storage, and room for a full-size washer and dryer without necessarily expanding the footprint.
Mould in a laundry isn't just unsightly; it's a sign that waterproofing has failed or was never done properly. In Sydney's humid climate, a laundry with inadequate waterproofing, poor ventilation, or a leaking tap connection will deteriorate quickly. Swollen cabinetry, peeling paint, soft flooring, or a persistent musty smell are all warning signs. Left unaddressed, water damage spreads to adjacent walls and subfloors, turning a manageable renovation into a significantly more expensive repair. If you're seeing any of these signs, a renovation that includes proper AS 3740-compliant waterproofing is the right solution, not a coat of paint.
Laundry cabinetry from the 1980s and 1990s wasn't built to last indefinitely. Laminate that's delaminating, hinges that no longer close properly, benchtops that have absorbed years of water and cleaning products, and taps that drip constantly are all signs that your laundry has reached the end of its functional life. Beyond aesthetics, outdated fittings often mean inefficient use of space: deep, poorly organised cabinets that waste storage, or a tub positioned where a proper bench should be.
Modern washing machines and heat-pump dryers are larger and more capable than the appliances Sydney homes were built around. If you've upgraded your appliances but your laundry hasn't kept pace, or if you're still using a top-loader because there's no room for a front-loader and dryer stack, your laundry layout is working against you. A renovation designed around your actual appliances, with proper plumbing connections, ventilation, and cabinetry built to fit, makes a measurable difference to daily life.
Water damage, mould, and structural deterioration don't pause while you're deciding. In Sydney's climate, a small waterproofing issue can become a significant subfloor problem within a single wet season. The cost of addressing a laundry renovation now is almost always lower than the cost of remediation later. If you're seeing any of these signs in your Sydney home, a free inspection costs nothing and tells you exactly where you stand.
Sydney Home Renovation handles the full range of laundry renovation needs for Sydney homeowners and property investors. From a complete rebuild to a targeted cosmetic upgrade, our team has the trades, tools, and experience to deliver the right result for your space and budget.
A full laundry renovation means starting from scratch, removing everything down to the walls and floor, addressing any underlying waterproofing or plumbing issues, and building a completely new laundry designed around how you actually use the space. This is the right approach when your current laundry has water damage, a fundamentally poor layout, or cabinetry and fittings that are beyond cosmetic repair. Our full renovation service covers design consultation, demolition, waterproofing (AS 3740 compliant), new plumbing connections, custom or semi-custom cabinetry, benchtops, splashback tiling, flooring, and all fixtures and fittings. You receive a single fixed-price quote covering every trade- no surprises, no separate invoices.
Sometimes the problem isn't the condition of your laundry; it's the layout. A tub in the wrong position, appliances that block natural light, or storage that's inaccessible are layout problems, not cosmetic ones. Our layout reconfiguration service involves repositioning plumbing connections, redesigning the cabinetry configuration, and rebuilding the space around a floor plan that actually works. This is particularly effective in Sydney's terrace homes and semis, where laundries are often long and narrow a layout that, with the right design, can be transformed into a highly functional space.
If your laundry's bones are sound but it looks tired, a cosmetic refresh delivers significant impact at a lower investment than a full renovation. This typically includes new cabinetry doors and hardware, a new benchtop, updated splashback tiling, new tapware and fittings, and a fresh coat of paint. The plumbing and waterproofing remain in place; we're updating the surfaces and fittings that you see and use every day. A cosmetic refresh is ideal for investment properties, pre-sale preparation, or homeowners who want a meaningful upgrade without the disruption of a full renovation.
For Sydney homes where the laundry is genuinely too small to function not just poorly laid out, but physically inadequate we can explore options for extending the space. This might involve incorporating an adjacent cupboard or hallway, converting a section of an adjoining room, or, in some cases, building a small addition. Our team assesses what's structurally and practically possible within your home and provides honest advice on whether an extension is the right solution or whether a smart reconfiguration will achieve the same outcome without the additional cost.
We’ve refined our laundry renovation process over 15 years of working in Sydney homes. Here’s exactly what to expect from your first call to the day we hand over your finished laundry.
A cosmetic refresh (new doors, benchtop, tapware) costs significantly less than a full gut-and-rebuild. The more trades involved, the higher the investment.
Larger laundries require more cabinetry, more tiling, and more materials. Sydney's compact laundries can actually be cost-effective to renovate because the material quantities are lower.
Repositioning plumbing connections adds cost. If your existing plumbing connections stay in place, costs are lower. If you're reconfiguring the layout, plumbing relocation is typically the most significant cost variable.
All wet areas require compliant waterproofing under AS 3740. If existing waterproofing has failed or was never installed, this adds to the scope, but it's non-negotiable for a renovation that will last.
Laminate cabinetry, stone benchtops, porcelain tiles, and premium tapware each sit at different price points. We work across a range of finishes to suit different budgets.
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$9,000
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$22,000
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$40,000+
Sydney Home Renovation has been delivering laundry renovations to Sydney, NSW homeowners for over 15 years. We cover a wide area across the greater Sydney metropolitan region and respond promptly to all enquiries.
Active NSW Fair Trading licence: all laundry renovation work meets NSW Home Building Act requirements and AS 3740 waterproofing standards.
$20M public liability insurance. Workers' compensation is carried by all staff. Your property and our team are fully protected on every job.
Every laundry renovation completed by Sydney Home Renovation is backed by a written 5-year workmanship guarantee. This covers all trades and all work performed by our team. If any defect arising from our workmanship appears within five years of completion, we return and rectify it at no cost to you- no questions, no arguments.
Yes. Sydney Home Renovation holds an active NSW Contractor Licence (Building) and NSW Contractor Licence (Plumbing & Drainage), both issued by NSW Fair Trading. All work is performed in compliance with the NSW Home Building Act 1989 and relevant Australian Standards, including AS 3740 for waterproofing. We're happy to provide our licence details on request.
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