Bathroom Renovations in Glenroy
Glenroy homes were built to house post-war families and the bathrooms show it — small, functional, and designed for a bath. Fifty years on, most owners want a shower-led design with a proper vanity and storage. Because Glenroy homes are typically solid double-brick on concrete slabs, they take structural changes well and are ideal candidates for reconfiguring the WC into the main bathroom.
Why homeowners in Glenroy choose Vision Line
We work in Glenroy every month and the same three requests come up: more storage, better lighting, and a shower that will never leak again. Our standard waterproofing spec — two-coat membrane, primer, reinforcing tape at every internal corner and penetration — makes shower failures almost unheard of on our finished jobs.
- 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 Glenroy homes
Glenroy is on a well-established sewer network so most renovations do not need any council approval for internal plumbing changes. External vent penetrations do — we handle those before quoting.
- 1950s cream-brick homes
- 1960s double-brick homes
- Post-war weatherboards
- Newer townhouses
- WC absorbed into bathroom
- Bath replaced with walk-in shower
- Bathroom + laundry combined
- Matt white 300×600
- Concrete-look floors
- Timber-look porcelain
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 Glenroy 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 Glenroy.
Is our 1960s Glenroy slab strong enough to core-drill for a new floor waste?
Almost always yes. Standard residential slabs of that era are 100mm minimum. We confirm on site with a small test core before finalising the plumbing route.
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 Glenroy bathroom?
Free on-site inspection, a fixed written quote, and a start date on the contract.