Bathroom Renovations in Essendon
Essendon is one of the most active renovation suburbs in Melbourne's north-west. Housing here spans Edwardian and Federation homes closer to Mount Alexander Road, interwar bungalows through the middle streets, and 1950s solid-brick homes in Essendon North. Bathrooms in these older Essendon homes are almost always retrofitted, small, and dated. Our work here regularly involves reconfiguring the master to add an ensuite while doing the main bathroom in one visit.
- 4 weeks, 2 daysTypical build
- $32,000Typical spend
- 6-yearWorkmanship warranty
- AS3740Waterproofing certified
Why homeowners in Essendon choose Vision Line
Essendon owners want a bathroom that respects the age of the house without pastiche — modern function, period sensibility. We do that regularly, using handmade wall tiles, honed stone, and brass tapware alongside frameless glass and modern joinery.
- Fixed-price contracts, no surprise variations
- Licensed plumber + electrician on every job
- AS3740-compliant waterproofing certificate
- Six-year workmanship warranty
- $20M public liability insurance
- Photographic waterproofing sign-off
Built for Essendon homes.
Moonee Valley heritage overlays cover parts of Essendon. Internal bathroom work is normally exempt but we check every job before quoting external elements.
- Edwardian and Federation homes
- Interwar Californian bungalows
- 1950s solid-brick homes
- Contemporary Essendon East rebuilds
- Main + ensuite together
- Freestanding bath in main
- Powder room off entry
- Honed travertine
- Handmade zellige and square tiles
- Terrazzo splashbacks
Bathrooms we've completed nearby.
Twelve stages. Same order, every job.
Every Essendon bathroom runs the same twelve-stage build: site protection, demolition, plumbing and electrical rough-in, wall and floor preparation, screeding, waterproofing, tiling, vanity and cabinet fit-off, shower screen, detailed clean and final handover.
Everything under one contract
Built for how Essendon homes actually live.
Every material we specify for a Essendon bathroom has to earn its place three ways: it has to look right in the home, it has to hold up under Melbourne water conditions, and it has to 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, no re-grouting inside the warranty period.
- Tapware
WELS-rated tapware with 15-year manufacturer warranty. 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.
Frequently asked in Essendon.
Can we do the main and ensuite in one visit?
Yes — we stage the works so one bathroom is always usable. Total site time is typically five to six weeks and it is cheaper per room than doing them separately.
Do you handle character-appropriate tiling and tapware?
Yes. Handmade tiles, brass or aged-brass tapware, and joinery designed to sit alongside period skirtings are part of our standard Essendon palette.
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 Essendon bathroom?
Free on-site inspection, fixed-price quote in writing within seven days, and a start date on the contract.