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Renovation insights & inspiration.
12 articles on Melbourne renovation costs, design, process and suburb-specific guidance — written by the RenoWorx team.
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Costs
Bathroom renovation cost Melbourne 2026
Realistic 2026 price bands for budget, mid-range and premium bathroom renovations across Melbourne — and what actually drives the number.
7 min read · Apr 2026
Bathrooms
Small bathroom renovations — Inner West terraces
Yarraville, Footscray and Seddon terraces have notoriously tight bathrooms. Here's how we make them feel twice the size.
6 min read · Mar 2026
Kitchens
Kitchen renovation timeline — week by week
A realistic week-by-week breakdown of a Melbourne kitchen renovation — from sign-off to final clean.
8 min read · Mar 2026
Renovation Process
Pergola vs decking — which adds more value?
Both lift outdoor liveability. Here's an honest take on which one returns more at sale, and when to do both.
5 min read · Feb 2026
Renovation Process
Renovation vs extension in Melbourne
Renovate within the existing footprint, or push the back of the house out? Here's how we help clients decide.
6 min read · Feb 2026
Suburbs
Heritage home renovations in Williamstown
Williamstown's heritage overlay catches a lot of owners off guard. Here's what Hobsons Bay actually wants to see.
7 min read · Jan 2026
Renovation Process
Choosing a renovation builder — 7 key questions
The seven questions that separate a builder who'll show up on time from one who won't.
6 min read · Jan 2026
Renovation Process
Commercial fit-out timelines — Melbourne venues
Opening a cafe, pizzeria or wine bar? Here's a realistic timeline from lease signing to handing over keys.
6 min read · Dec 2025
Costs
Sustainable renovations that pay back in 5 years
Not greenwashing — actual upgrades that pay for themselves within five years through bills saved.
7 min read · Nov 2025
Costs
Home extension cost Melbourne — 2026 per m² guide
What a home extension really costs per square metre in Melbourne in 2026 — with a straight-talking cost table by extension type and finish level.
8 min read · Apr 2026
Renovation Process
Do you need a permit for a Victorian extension?
Straight answer on when a Victorian home extension needs a building permit, a planning permit, both — or neither.
7 min read · Apr 2026
Renovation Process
Home renovation timeline — stage by stage
A realistic stage-by-stage renovation timeline for Melbourne homes, from first consultation through to handover.
8 min read · Apr 2026
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