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Bathroom Waterproofing Standards (AS 3740) Explained for Homeowners
Waterproofing is the least visible part of a bathroom renovation and the most expensive to get wrong. Failed membranes are consistently among the most common...
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...
Bathroom Tapware Finishes: Brushed Brass, Matte Black and Beyond
Tapware finish is one of the highest-visibility decisions in a bathroom renovation and one of the least understood. The finish you choose appears on the basi...
Underfloor Heating in Bathroom Renovations: Costs and Options
Melbourne winters make a strong case for heated bathroom floors. Stepping onto warm tiles on a 6-degree July morning is the kind of comfort upgrade that owne...
Freestanding vs Built-In Baths: Space, Cost and Cleaning Compared
The bath decision shapes a Melbourne bathroom renovation more than most homeowners realise. It affects floor waste positions, waterproofing detail, tiling sc...
Wet Room Bathrooms: Design and Drainage Done Properly
The wet room, a bathroom where the shower has no hob, no step and often no full enclosure, has moved from boutique hotels into mainstream Melbourne renovatio...
The Order of Trades in a Melbourne Bathroom Renovation
A bathroom is the most trade-dense room in any home: up to eight different licensed trades pass through a space of four to six square metres, and every one o...
Kitchen Bulkheads and Ceiling Design Options Explained
The strip of space between the top of the wall cabinets and the ceiling causes more design debate than almost any other part of a kitchen. Leave it open and...
Walk-In Pantry vs Butler's Pantry: Which Suits Your Renovation?
Somewhere in the last decade, the pantry stopped being a cupboard and became a room, and Melbourne kitchen briefs now routinely open with the words butler's...
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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.
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.
Thanks to Steve and Kevin for their great service provided on renovation my bathrooms.
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.
Steve and Kevin did an outstanding job at my parents' old place—highly recommend them!
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.
