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How Long Do Renovations Take? Melbourne Benchmarks by Project Type
Planning & Budget9 min read

How Long Do Renovations Take? Melbourne Benchmarks by Project Type

Ask how long a renovation takes and you will get two very different answers depending on what is being counted. The on-site construction weeks are the number...

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Melbourne Renovation Trends for 2026: What's Actually Being Built
Design & Trends8 min read

Melbourne Renovation Trends for 2026: What's Actually Being Built

Trend articles are usually written from mood boards. This one is written from job sites. As a team building kitchens, bathrooms, laundries and whole-home ren...

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Site Preparation: What Actually Happens First in a Renovation
Planning & Budget8 min read

Site Preparation: What Actually Happens First in a Renovation

Homeowners imagine renovations starting with a satisfying crash of demolition. Builders know the first days are quieter and far more important: protection, i...

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Geelong Home Renovations: A Regional Victoria Guide
Suburb Guides8 min read

Geelong Home Renovations: A Regional Victoria Guide

Geelong is Victoria's largest regional city and one of its most active renovation markets. The population has grown strongly for a decade, fed by Melbourne f...

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Accessible Bathroom Design: Standards, NDIS and Ageing in Place
Compliance & Permits9 min read

Accessible Bathroom Design: Standards, NDIS and Ageing in Place

An accessible bathroom is not a hospital bathroom. Done well, it is simply a better bathroom: safer to use at every age, easier to clean, more generous to mo...

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Renovating Older Homes: Electrical and Plumbing Upgrades to Expect
Planning & Budget9 min read

Renovating Older Homes: Electrical and Plumbing Upgrades to Expect

Melbourne's most loved housing stock, the Californian bungalows, interwar brick homes, weatherboards and post-war family houses, was built for a different el...

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Smart Home Upgrades Worth Wiring During a Renovation
Design & Trends8 min read

Smart Home Upgrades Worth Wiring During a Renovation

There is exactly one moment in a home's life when running a cable costs almost nothing: while the walls are already open. Every renovation we deliver in Melb...

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Renovating on the Mornington Peninsula: Coastal Home Guide
Suburb Guides8 min read

Renovating on the Mornington Peninsula: Coastal Home Guide

The Mornington Peninsula holds a housing mix unlike anywhere else in Victoria: original 1950s-70s fibro and timber beach shacks in Rye, Rosebud and Tootgaroo...

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Asbestos in Melbourne Homes: What Renovators Must Know
Compliance & Permits9 min read

Asbestos in Melbourne Homes: What Renovators Must Know

If your Melbourne home was built or renovated before 1990, you should renovate on the assumption that asbestos-containing materials may be present until test...

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Mya Mokds6 days ago
I recently had renovation work done and I'm really happy with the results. The team was professional, friendly, and easy to communicate with. They listened to what I wanted and made sure everything was done properly.
Gary Saundersa year ago
Highly recommend VicWide Renovations. The job they did was amazing, all the guys were very professional and worked hard to bring the results me and my family wanted and needed.
Patrick Aramia7 months ago
From start to finish, the process was smooth and professional. The crew was punctual, respectful of my space, and incredibly skilled. The quality of work exceeded my expectations.
Lavina Dilip2 years ago
One of the best decisions we made choosing Steve and Ray to renovate our house. Such an amazing and dedicated team. Would recommend them to anyone looking for renovators around Victoria.
Raeda Gorgos6 days ago
Thanks to Steve and Kevin for their great service provided on renovation my bathrooms.
Neno Curica year ago
It was an absolute pleasure dealing with Steve and his guys at VicWide Renovations. Fast, efficient, good quality work and addressed any issues we had along the way without any fuss.
Mark4 days ago
Steve and Kevin did an outstanding job at my parents' old place—highly recommend them!
Deb Harrisa year ago
Great work from a friendly bunch of tradies. Am totally over the moon with the quality and finishes. Once I've saved up some additional funds more work coming their way.

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