Bathroom Renovation Guides.
Straight-talking, Melbourne-specific answers to the questions homeowners actually ask us — costs, timelines, waterproofing, layouts, and material choices.
Bathroom Renovation Guides
How to plan, budget and run a Melbourne bathroom renovation.
- 7 min read
Bathroom Renovation Cost Melbourne 2026 (Real Prices, Trade by Trade)
How much it costs to redo a bathroom in Melbourne in 2026: $18,500–$45,000+ by tier, a trade-by-trade cost breakdown, and what a fair fixed-price quote must include.
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How Long Does a Bathroom Renovation Take? (Real Melbourne Timelines)
Day-by-day Melbourne bathroom renovation timeline, including waterproofing cure times and typical delays.
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Waterproofing Guides
AS3740-2021, membranes, hob details and shower failure diagnosis.
- 8 min read
AS 3740 Waterproofing Explained — Bathroom Standard in Plain English
AS 3740-2021 in plain English: exactly what must be waterproofed in a bathroom, membrane build-up, hob and threshold details, and how to check a waterproofing certificate is legitimate.
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How to Diagnose a Shower Leak Before You Strip a Tile
Moisture mapping, silicone tests and hob inspection — how to work out where a shower is actually leaking from.
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Tile Guides
Choosing, sizing and setting out tiles for Melbourne bathrooms.
Bathroom Planning Guides
Sequencing, permits, budgets and site logistics.
Ensuite Guides
Small-footprint ensuite design and build detail.
Laundry Guides
European, walk-through and full-room laundry design.