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Williamstown Heritage Renovations: Working Near the Water
Suburb Guides9 min read

Williamstown Heritage Renovations: Working Near the Water

Williamstown is one of Victoria's oldest settlements, and its streets show it. The suburb holds a remarkable concentration of Victorian-era housing: blueston...

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Home Renovations in Essendon: A Suburb-Specific Guide
Suburb Guides9 min read

Home Renovations in Essendon: A Suburb-Specific Guide

Essendon is the north-west's established prestige suburb, and its renovation market reflects that history. The streets around Woodlands Street, St Columbas a...

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Hawthorn Kitchen Renovations for Period Homes
Suburb Guides8 min read

Hawthorn Kitchen Renovations for Period Homes

Hawthorn holds one of Melbourne's richest concentrations of period housing: Victorian terraces and freestanding villas through the Grace Park and St James Pa...

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Double-Storey Additions in Melbourne: Planning and Cost Reality
Planning & Budget9 min read

Double-Storey Additions in Melbourne: Planning and Cost Reality

When a Melbourne family outgrows its home but cannot or will not give up the backyard, the conversation turns upward. A double-storey addition promises more...

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Extension or Renovation? Comparing Paths for Melbourne Homes
Planning & Budget9 min read

Extension or Renovation? Comparing Paths for Melbourne Homes

At some point most Melbourne homeowners hit the same fork in the road: the house no longer works, and the choice is between renovating within the existing wa...

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Edwardian Home Renovations in Melbourne: A Practical Guide
Design & Trends8 min read

Edwardian Home Renovations in Melbourne: A Practical Guide

Edwardian and Federation homes, built roughly between 1901 and 1915, occupy a sweet spot in Melbourne housing. They kept the craftsmanship and ceiling height...

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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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Californian Bungalow Renovation Ideas for Melbourne Blocks
Design & Trends8 min read

Californian Bungalow Renovation Ideas for Melbourne Blocks

The Californian bungalow is arguably the most renovation-friendly period home in Melbourne. Built in huge numbers between roughly 1915 and 1940 across suburb...

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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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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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