Bathroom Renovations in Brunswick
Bathrooms in Brunswick are almost always renovations, not new builds — the housing stock is dominated by Victorian workers' cottages, Edwardian terraces, and warehouse conversions along Sydney Road and Lygon Street. Space is the recurring problem: original rear-yard bathrooms and separate WCs are usually undersized, poorly waterproofed, and cut off from natural light. Good design in Brunswick is a game of millimetres.
Bathroom styles for Brunswick homes.
Design directions and material palettes to inspire your renovation — not completed projects.
Why homeowners in Brunswick choose Vision Line
Brunswick clients tend to know exactly what they want the finished bathroom to look like — they arrive with mood boards, Pinterest links, and often specific brands in mind. Our job is to make it buildable to code, waterproofed to AS3740-2021, and delivered on a fixed price. We are comfortable working from architect-supplied drawings and equally comfortable designing the room from scratch.
- Fixed-price contract, no surprise variations
- Licensed plumber and electrician on every job
- Waterproofing certificate provided on completion
- Workmanship warranty confirmed in writing
- Fully insured — public liability cover in place
- Photographic waterproofing sign-off before tiling
Renovating Brunswick homes
Access is the single hardest thing about Brunswick jobs — many terraces have no rear lane, no driveway, and street parking is metered. We plan material deliveries on off-peak days and use protective floor coverings from footpath to bathroom door.
- Victorian workers' cottages
- Edwardian terraces
- 1930s Art Deco flats
- Warehouse conversions and townhouses
- Bath removed for architectural walk-in shower
- Combined bath and laundry
- New ensuite off the master
- Handmade Moroccan zellige
- Terrazzo slabs
- Micro-cement wall systems
Ranges below are indicative and depend on layout changes, tile selection and tapware. Your written quote is fixed before any demolition starts.
- Most main bathrooms run about 3–4 weeks on site
- Ensuites are typically a little shorter
- Written quote after your on-site inspection
Four phases. Twelve stages. Same order, every job.
- 01
Planning
Inspection, design, selections, fixed written quote
- 02
Construction preparation
Site protection, demolition, plumbing and electrical rough-in
- 03
Waterproofing & finishes
Substrate, screed, waterproofing, tiling, joinery and fit-off
- 04
Handover
Detail clean, compliance paperwork, walk-through with you
Built for how Brunswick homes actually live.
Every material we specify has to earn its place three ways: it has to look right in the home, hold up under Melbourne water conditions, and still be maintainable ten years from now — not just at handover.
- Tiles
P3/P4-rated porcelain on floors and shower zones (slip-safe when wet). Natural stone reserved for feature walls to avoid ongoing sealing.
- Grout
Waterproof epoxy grout in wet zones — no cracking, no mould regrowth and no re-grouting.
- Tapware
WELS-rated tapware. Brushed brass and gunmetal finishes are PVD-coated (not electroplated) to survive Melbourne water hardness.
- Joinery
Moisture-resistant board substrate on every vanity carcass — not standard MDF, which swells in a wet-area cabinet within four years.
Everything under one contract
Frequently asked in Brunswick.
Can you work from our architect's drawings?
Yes. We regularly build to drawings from Brunswick architects and are happy to co-ordinate with them through the build — including waterproofing sign-off if their contract requires it.
Our Brunswick terrace has zero rear access. Is that a problem?
No. About half of our Brunswick jobs are front-access-only. We protect the entry hallway and living areas with hardboard runners and dust barriers on day one and keep the site sealed until final clean.
Are heritage overlays going to slow the job down?
Bathrooms are internal work and rarely trigger the overlay. Where we replace external elements (a rear window or exhaust vent) we check Merri-bek's HO maps before quoting.
Do you provide fixed pricing?
Yes. Every quote we issue is fixed in writing before demolition begins, including tiles, tapware, waterproofing, plumbing, electrical and rubbish removal. There are no hourly surprises.
Are your trades licensed and insured?
All plumbing is completed by a licensed Victorian plumber who issues a Certificate of Compliance. All electrical work is completed by an A-Grade electrician who issues an Electrical Safety Certificate. We carry $20M public liability insurance.
How long does a bathroom renovation take?
A standard main bathroom takes three to four weeks on site once demolition starts. Ensuites usually run two and a half to three weeks. Timelines are written into the contract with a start and finish date.
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Ready to renovate your Brunswick bathroom?
Free on-site inspection, a fixed written quote, and a start date on the contract.