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Toorak Bathroom Renovations: Luxury Standards and What They Cost
Suburb Guides8 min read

Toorak Bathroom Renovations: Luxury Standards and What They Cost

Toorak operates on a different bathroom standard to the rest of Melbourne. In a suburb defined by grand Victorian Italianate mansions, interwar Georgian revi...

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Opening Up: Structural Basics of Open-Plan Living Conversions
Planning & Budget9 min read

Opening Up: Structural Basics of Open-Plan Living Conversions

Removing a wall looks like the simplest renovation move on television and is one of the most misunderstood in practice. Whether the wall can come out, what r...

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Victorian Terrace Renovations: Light, Width and Layout Solutions
Design & Trends9 min read

Victorian Terrace Renovations: Light, Width and Layout Solutions

Victorian terraces define the inner ring of Melbourne, from Fitzroy, Carlton and Collingwood through to Albert Park, Middle Park, Richmond and South Melbourn...

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Staged Renovations: How to Live Through a Renovation Sanely
Planning & Budget10 min read

Staged Renovations: How to Live Through a Renovation Sanely

Most advice about full home renovations quietly assumes you will move out for eight months. For plenty of Melbourne families, that assumption fails on contac...

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Adding an Ensuite in Melbourne: Costs, Space and Plumbing Reality
Planning & Budget10 min read

Adding an Ensuite in Melbourne: Costs, Space and Plumbing Reality

Adding an ensuite is one of the most value-adding renovations available to Melbourne homeowners, and also one of the most misquoted. The price depends less o...

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Shower Niches: Sizing, Placement and Waterproofing Guide
Design & Trends8 min read

Shower Niches: Sizing, Placement and Waterproofing Guide

The shower niche is a small detail with an outsized effect on how a bathroom functions and how it photographs. Done well, it removes the wire caddy hanging o...

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Full Home Renovation Cost Melbourne 2025: Budgeting Guide
Planning & Budget12 min read

Full Home Renovation Cost Melbourne 2025: Budgeting Guide

A full home renovation budget is harder to estimate than a kitchen or bathroom because the project is really a bundle of smaller renovations sharing the same...

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Kitchen Renovation Cost Breakdown in Melbourne (2025 Guide)
Planning & Budget10 min read

Kitchen Renovation Cost Breakdown in Melbourne (2025 Guide)

Kitchen renovation pricing in Melbourne varies far more than most homeowners expect because the room combines custom joinery, multiple trades, appliance coor...

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Renovation Permits Melbourne: Council Requirements by Project Type
Planning & Budget11 min read

Renovation Permits Melbourne: Council Requirements by Project Type

Permit confusion delays a large number of Melbourne renovations because homeowners often use the word permit as if it means one thing. In practice, building...

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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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