Laundry Renovations in Adelaide
The room everyone ignores — until it's beautifully done. We transform laundries into spaces that actually work.
Our Approach to Laundry Renovation in Adelaide
The laundry is used daily but rarely gets the same attention as the bathroom or kitchen. In most Adelaide homes, the laundry is whatever space was left over — a narrow room off the garage, a cupboard-sized alcove near the back door, or a lean-to addition that was never properly finished. The result is a room that works against you: not enough bench space, poor storage, inadequate waterproofing, and tiles that were never really right for the function.
A well-planned laundry renovation changes this. The difference between a poorly designed laundry and a properly designed one isn't primarily about aesthetics — it's about how many separate trips you take to get the washing done. Where is the bench relative to the washing machine? Is there a place to sort before loading? Can you fold here without blocking the door? Is there a hanging rail for items that shouldn't go in the dryer? These are the functional questions that good laundry design answers.
At Barco Build, our laundry renovations start with how you actually use the space, then design from there. For most Adelaide homes, this means custom overhead cabinetry for storage, a proper bench at a useful height, a quality trough positioned where it makes sense, and tiling that's both practical and good-looking. We also include proper waterproofing around all wet zones — something that's frequently missing in original installations, particularly in homes built before the 1990s where laundries were an afterthought.
We work with all configurations — separate laundry rooms, combined laundry and WC arrangements, laundry-bathroom combinations, and internal laundry fit-outs. If your laundry has always felt like something to apologise for, a renovation changes that. Many of our clients tell us the laundry renovation gave them more practical daily benefit than any other room in the house.
Everything in Your Quote
- Custom cabinetry and overhead storage
- Trough, sink, and tapware installation
- Tiling — floor and splashback
- Appliance plumbing connections (washer, dryer)
- Drying cupboard options
- Waterproofing where required
Common Problems We Solve
- No overhead storage or bench space
- Dirty, cracked, or mismatched original tiles
- Dripping or outdated trough that never drains properly
- Poor ventilation causing damp and mould
- Cramped appliance layout with no room to move
How It Works
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Consultation & Measurement
We assess your current laundry, understand how you use the space, and discuss options — from a practical refresh to a full gut renovation.
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Fixed-Price Quote
All joinery, tiling, plumbing, and installation labour included. No bill shock at the end.
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Preparation & Tiling
Waterproof any wet zones, lay floor tiles and splashback tiling to give the space a clean, finished foundation.
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Joinery & Fit-Out
Install overhead cabinets, bench, trough, and appliance connections. Every centimetre of storage planned to actually work for you.
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Final Handover
Full clean, appliance hook-up confirmed, everything tested.
Ready for a Fixed-Price Quote?
No obligation, no sales pressure. Ryan visits your home, takes measurements, and provides a written quote covering every element of your laundry renovation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — any area in a laundry that could reasonably receive water (around the trough, behind the washing machine, floor areas near plumbing) should be waterproofed to AS 3740. This is especially important if your laundry is on a timber-framed floor, where undetected moisture can cause serious structural damage over time. We always assess what waterproofing is needed as part of our quote.
Yes. Relocating plumbing within the laundry is often possible and can dramatically improve the layout — for example, moving the trough to free up space for a folding bench. The cost depends on your floor type (timber vs. concrete slab) and how far the drainage needs to run. We include relocation costs in the fixed-price quote.
Most laundry renovations take 3–7 working days. A simple refresh (new tiling, new trough, painted walls) might take 3 days. A full gut with custom joinery, plumbing relocation, and a full tile set typically takes closer to 7 days. We'll give you a specific timeline at quoting stage.
In some cases, yes — particularly if your laundry has adequate space and the drainage can be extended. This turns the laundry into a combined laundry and WC, which is a popular addition in homes where a second toilet is needed but a full bathroom renovation isn't justified. We'll assess the feasibility and cost during consultation.
Laundry environments are harder on materials than most rooms — they experience heat from dryers, moisture from the washing machine, and occasional splashing. We recommend moisture-resistant board (not standard MDF) for cabinet carcasses, and either laminate or solid polyurethane doors that won't swell. For bench tops, a thick laminate or engineered stone is more durable than timber in a wet environment. We'll recommend materials appropriate to your usage and budget.
Yes — the laundry-mudroom combination is increasingly popular in Adelaide homes, particularly for families. This typically means adding seating and storage for coats and shoes near the entry, combined with the practical laundry functions. It works well if your laundry is near a back door or garage entry. The key is planning both functions in the same space without compromising either — which is a layout conversation we have at consultation.
Laundry Renovation Across Adelaide
We provide laundry renovation services across greater Adelaide — from the inner-eastern suburbs of Norwood and Burnside, to the beachside communities of Glenelg and Brighton, and across the northern and southern growth corridors.
Related Services
Many of our clients combine laundry renovation with one of these services for a complete result.
Ready to Start Your Laundry Renovation?
Get a free, fixed-price quote for your laundry renovation in Adelaide. On-site consultation, written quote, no obligation.