Bathroom, Kitchen and Laundry Renovations in Canberra

The three rooms in a house where the work you cannot see decides whether it lasts.

Modern white-tiled bathroom with wood vanity, mirror, sink, shower, and tan floor tiles

What we do here

Kitchens, bathrooms and laundries

A great renovation isn't just about how a space looks when it's finished. It's about making sure everything behind the walls and under the finishes has been done properly too.


From waterproofing and drainage to plumbing, ventilation and electrical work, I take care of the details that make these spaces work the way they should. Our experience with renovations helps us identify the important things early and make sure they are done properly before the final finishes go in.


It's the work you don't always see that helps make a renovation last.

What this covers

  • Strip out and disposal
  • Complete waterproofing system, including two coats under the screed and two on top where applicable
  • Plumbing, drainage and electrical by licensed trades.
  • Tiling, cabinetry and fit out.
  • Ventilation done properly rather than minimally.
  • Making good where the room meets the rest of the house

What it does not

  • Architectural design
  • Interior styling and product selection on your behalf.
  • Cosmetic resurfacing over problems that need fixing.

STANDARD PRACTICE

A complete waterproofing system

The important thing about waterproofing is what you cannot see once the tiles are on. We install it as a complete system to the manufacturer’s specification, with two coats under the screed and two on top where applicable. It costs me more, but it is part of getting the work right while it is still open and accessible. If you want to see it, come and look at a job while it is open.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How long is a bathroom out of action?

    For a full strip out and rebuild, expect a few weeks rather than a few days. Waterproofing needs time to be applied and cured properly between stages, along with the other work involved in rebuilding the room. I will give you the actual timeframe for your room before we start.

  • Can you just re-tile over what is there?

    I would rather not, and on most jobs I will tell you why. Tiling over old waterproofing means trusting a layer you cannot inspect. If the existing waterproofing fails afterwards, the new tiles come off with it and you pay twice.

  • Do you do kitchens and laundries too?

    Yes, and they often get done at the same time as a bathroom because the trades and the disruption overlap. Doing them together usually costs less than doing them a year apart, and it is worth pricing both ways.

Modern kitchen with white island, wood accents, black counters, and two stools in a bright open space

Come and have a look at the work

The first conversation costs nothing and commits you to nothing. If you have drawings, bring them. If you have not started, that is fine too.