Guide: Renovation costs explained
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Renovations
Bathroom, kitchen and laundry renovations across Melbourne
From a tired bathroom to a new kitchen, a better laundry or a fresh coat of paint inside and out. We plan the work, coordinate every trade and look after the details, so the job is finished properly.
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Bathrooms, kitchens, laundries and paintingMelbourne and suburbs
In short
Unitex Building & Construction Group renovates bathrooms, kitchens and laundries and paints homes inside and out across Melbourne. We plan the work in the right order, coordinate the trades, including licensed plumbers and electricians who provide the required compliance certificates, and waterproof wet areas to the standard, so the renovation is finished properly and you deal with one team from start to finish.
Services
Renovations we do
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Bathroom renovations
Full bathroom renovations or updates to an existing layout.
- Strip-out and removal
- Waterproofing and tiling
- Showers, vanities, toilets and baths
- Lighting, ventilation and finishes
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Kitchen renovations
New kitchens designed around the way you cook and live.
- Layout changes and new cabinetry
- Benchtops and splashbacks
- Plumbing and electrical work by licensed trades
- Appliance installation
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Laundry renovations
Practical laundries with more storage and better use of space.
- Cabinetry and bench space
- Tubs, taps and plumbing
- Tiling and waterproofing
- Storage and hanging space
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Interior and exterior painting
Painting on its own or as the finishing stage of a renovation.
- Walls, ceilings and trims
- Exterior walls, eaves and fascias
- Preparation and patching
- Colour advice on request
How a renovation runs
A clear order of works, start to finish
Cost factors
What affects the cost?
We don’t publish one-size-fits-all prices, because two jobs that sound the same can be very different. These are the things that move a quote up or down.
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Moving things around
Keeping plumbing and walls where they are costs less than moving a shower, toilet, sink or wall.
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Fixtures and finishes
Tiles, tapware, benchtops and cabinetry range widely in price, and it’s your choice where to spend.
Big influence on cost -
What’s behind the walls
Older homes can hide water damage, old wiring or uneven floors that need fixing first. Homes built before 1990 may also contain asbestos, which must be identified before strip-out.
Big influence on cost -
Size of the room
More floor and wall area means more tiling, waterproofing, paint and labour.
Some influence on cost -
Structural changes
Removing or moving a load-bearing wall needs engineering and usually a building permit.
Some influence on cost -
Access and living at home
Apartments, upper floors or staying at home during the works can change how the job is staged.
Some influence on cost
Every job is quoted in writing, so you know the scope and price before work starts.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Can’t see your question? Get in touch and we’ll answer it directly.
Do I need a permit to renovate a bathroom or kitchen?
Often you don’t need a building permit to replace a kitchen or bathroom without structural changes, but plumbing and electrical work must be done by licensed plumbers and electricians. Moving walls or changing the structure usually needs one. Our permits guide explains more.
Can I stay in my home during a renovation?
Usually, yes. For a single room we plan the work to keep disruption low and tell you in advance when water or power will be off. For a kitchen we can talk through ways to manage without it for a while.
Do you only do full renovations?
No. As well as full bathroom, kitchen and laundry renovations, we take on painting jobs inside and out, and smaller updates to existing rooms.
How much does a bathroom renovation cost in Melbourne?
It depends mostly on whether plumbing moves, the fixtures and tiles you choose, and what we find behind the walls. We don’t publish one-size-fits-all prices. Our renovation costs guide explains what drives the price.
General information for Victorian homeowners, checked October 2026. Rules change, so confirm with your building surveyor, council or the Building and Plumbing Commission.
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Planning a build or renovation?
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