Typical Shire laundries
Post-war homes — small laundries at the back door, often with a concrete tub and no storage.
1970s–90s homes — laundries beside the bathroom or garage, with laminate cabinets past their best.
Units — laundry cupboards or combined bathroom-laundries.
What a good laundry includes
- Full-height cabinetry for detergents, brooms and the ironing board.
- Stacked appliances behind doors or in a tall cabinet.
- A bench for folding.
- A deep tub with a pull-out tap.
- Hanging space.
- Good ventilation and light.
- Durable floor tiles and waterproofing.
Doing it with the bathroom
Shared trades, shared waterproofer visits, one demolition, one skip. See bathroom renovations.
Waterproofing
Laundries are wet areas. The floor is waterproofed, the tub area protected, and the work certified. See waterproofing and tiling.
Costs
Typically $9,000–$20,000. See the 2026 cost bands.
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Questions people ask before they commit
Is it cheaper to renovate the laundry with the bathroom?
Usually. Plumber, electrician, waterproofer and tiler visits are shared, demolition and waste removal happen once, and the house is only disrupted once.
Does a laundry need waterproofing?
Yes. Laundries are wet areas and need waterproofing to the relevant standard, particularly at the floor and behind the tub.
Can I stack the washer and dryer?
Usually, if the appliances are compatible and a stacking kit is used. Stacking frees bench space for folding and allows full-height cabinetry around them.
How much does a laundry renovation cost?
As a 2026 guide, typically $9,000 to $20,000 in the Shire depending on size and cabinetry, and less when done alongside a bathroom.