What Areas Do We Cover Around Unanderra?
Bathroom renovations in Unanderra typically cover full main-bathroom rebuilds, ensuite additions and waterproofing repairs for the suburb's 1950s–1970s brick and fibro homes.
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Bathroom Renovations in Unanderra
If your Unanderra home is a good, solid brick build with a bathroom that hasn't been touched since the 80s or 90s, you're in exactly the spot we know best. Bathroom renovations in Unanderra are some of the jobs we reach fastest — we're just up the road, which means quick call-outs, same-week on-site quotes, and a team that actually turns up when we say we will.
Unanderra's older housing stock, west of the Princes Highway on those generous blocks, is full of tired main bathrooms hiding failing waterproofing, disintegrating grout, and dated pink or beige tiling. We modernise them properly — tiling, waterproofing, plumbing and fixtures handled by one accountable team, not a chain of subcontractors who leave you with a half-demolished room for a month.
From Unanderra through to neighbouring Figtree, Cordeaux Heights, Berkeley and Kembla Grange, we deliver bathrooms that are done properly, on time, with no surprises. Book your free on-site quote today.
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- Licensed & Insured
- Locally Owned & Operated
- Renovating the Illawarra Since 2018
- Areas we serve: Unanderra (2526) and surrounds — Figtree, Cordeaux Heights, Farmborough Heights, Berkeley, Kembla Grange, Mount Kembla, Dapto and Port Kembla
- What we specialise in: full main-bathroom renovations, waterproofing and re-waterproofing, frameless shower screens, accessible and walk-in bathrooms, and landlord refreshes
- Response time: free on-site quote, typically within 48 hours
Roughly 6km southwest of the Wollongong CBD, with every renovation managed by a single accountable team from demolition to handover.
About Our Work in Unanderra
Unanderra is one of our core service areas, and we know its homes well. Most of the suburb west of the Princes Highway was built through the mid-20th century for Illawarra working families — solid double-brick and fibro homes on good-size blocks, many still owned by the families who've held them for decades. They're built to last, but their bathrooms usually aren't. A bathroom last renovated in 1985 or 1995 is now 30–40 years past its waterproofing lifespan.
Because we're based nearby rather than travelling down from Sydney or across from the northern suburbs, we can get to your place quickly, quote accurately, and start sooner. That proximity is the whole point of choosing a genuinely local renovator.
The Typical Unanderra Bathroom We're Called To
Single main bathroom, shared by the whole household. Coloured tiles — pink, mint, mission brown — a stiff single-showerhead setup, poor ventilation, and grout that's given up. Often a separate tiny toilet. Frequently some hidden surprise behind the wall: perished waterproofing, a rusted-out shower base, or asbestos sheeting in older fibro sections. We plan for these, so they don't blow out your budget mid-job.
Bathroom Renovation Services in Unanderra
Here's what that local knowledge looks like in practice.
Full Main-Bathroom Renovations
Our highest-demand service in Unanderra. We gut and rebuild the suburb's 30–40-year-old main bathrooms from the studs out — new waterproofing, floor-to-ceiling tiling, modern tapware and durable finishes, built for a busy household and designed to last decades, not just look good on handover day.
Ensuite Renovations & Additions
For larger homes on the Figtree and Cordeaux Heights borders, we carve a proper ensuite out of a spare corner or under-used room — a real second bathroom, not a squeezed-in afterthought.
Shower Renovations & Bath-to-Shower Conversions
We replace tired, leaking showers and open up cramped layouts — including full bath-to-shower conversions for households who've stopped using the tub and want the floor space back.
Frameless & Semi-Frameless Shower Screens
The single biggest “instant modern” upgrade for a dated room. We install generous, easy-clean frameless and semi-frameless shower screens with quality glass and proper falls, turning a cramped 1980s shower recess into the centrepiece of your renovated bathroom.
Waterproofing & Re-Waterproofing
Critical in this suburb's older housing stock. We complete every bathroom to AS 3740 standard using licensed tradespeople and supply your waterproofing certificate — the fix Unanderra's 30–40-year-old bathrooms need most.
Accessible & Walk-In Bathrooms
Grab rails, walk-in showers and wet rooms designed to look modern rather than clinical. With around a quarter of Unanderra residents aged 65 and over, and aged-care facilities nearby, this is a common and growing request — whether for ageing in place or a parent's home.
Vanity, Tapware & Fixture Upgrades
Coordinated vanity and tapware selections so nothing looks assembled from remnants — a cohesive finish that matches the quality of the rest of a solid Unanderra brick home.
Landlord & Investment-Property Refreshes
Cost-efficient, fast-turnaround bathroom updates between tenancies — built for Unanderra's sizeable rental market, where a tired bathroom is costing you tenants and rent.
Why Unanderra Homeowners Choose Us
Knowing the suburb is one thing — here's why homeowners in Unanderra choose to renovate with us specifically.
We're the Closest Team to You
Less travel means faster quotes, faster starts, and no travel time padded into your price. We're one of the closest bathroom renovation teams to Unanderra — not an operator driving down from Sydney.
One Team, One Point of Accountability
Our own licensed tradespeople handle every trade — demolition, waterproofing, tiling, plumbing and fixtures. No vanishing subcontractors, no half-finished room for a month.
Fixed, Transparent Quotes
A clear written scope and price after an on-site visit — no vague ranges and no mid-job “surprises” added to the bill.
Compliant and Certified
Licensed plumbing and electrical work, waterproofing certified to NSW standards, and documentation provided — protecting your home and your resale value.
We Plan for What's Behind the Walls
Perished waterproofing, rot, a rusted shower base or asbestos sheeting in older fibro sections — we budget realistically for these Unanderra realities up front, so they don't blow out your job mid-way.
Real Local Proof
Before-and-afters from Unanderra homes and reviews from your neighbours — not stock photos. Ask us at your quote and we'll show you a home like yours.
A Realistic Timeline You Can Live With
A clear 3–4 week schedule for a full main-bathroom renovation, including how you'll manage with one bathroom while we work.
What We Know About Renovating Bathrooms in Unanderra
The housing stock: mid-century brick and fibro homes on generous blocks west of the Princes Highway. Original bathrooms are small — around 1.8m by 2.4m — single-window, poorly ventilated, and built below today's waterproofing standards. We renovate to modern layouts that maximise a compact footprint.
Hidden-condition realities: perished membranes, rusted shower bases, timber rot and asbestos sheeting in older fibro. We test and plan for these up front, and any asbestos is handled by licensed removalists.
NSW compliance, plainly: most like-for-like renovations don't need a DA, but waterproofing must meet AS 3740, and plumbing and electrical work must be licensed and certified. We handle it and give you the paperwork.
Resale context: with median house prices around $880,000–$950,000 and buyers chasing value out of Sydney, a modern main bathroom is a high-impact upgrade without overcapitalising for the area.
Local Expertise You Can Actually See
We can show you completed bathrooms in Unanderra and the streets around it — real homes, real briefs, real budgets, not stock photos. Ask us at your quote and we'll show you a before-and-after from a home like yours.
Solid brick homes on generous blocks, many now seeing renovations and knockdown-rebuilds, with median house prices around $880,000–$950,000 — a modern bathroom is one of the highest-impact upgrades you can make without overcapitalising for the street.
Frequently Asked Questions — Bathroom Renovations in Unanderra
Questions, Answered
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a bathroom renovation cost in Unanderra?
Most full main-bathroom renovations in Unanderra fall between roughly $18,000 and $35,000, depending on size, fixtures and finishes. Cosmetic refreshes and landlord updates can be less; larger ensuites and premium finishes more. We give a fixed written quote after an on-site visit — no vague ranges, no obligation.
How quickly can you quote my Unanderra bathroom?
Because we're one of the closest teams to Unanderra, we usually offer same-week on-site quotes, often within 48 hours. You get an accurate, itemised price after we've actually seen your space.
How long will my bathroom renovation take?
A full main-bathroom renovation typically takes 3–4 weeks from demolition to final fit-off. We give you a week-by-week schedule up front and, where possible, a plan for overnight access if it's your only bathroom.
Do I need council approval for a bathroom renovation in NSW?
Most like-for-like bathroom renovations don't require a DA. Waterproofing must meet AS 3740, and plumbing and electrical work must be completed and certified by licensed tradespeople — which we handle and document for you.
What if you find something behind the walls?
In Unanderra's older brick and fibro homes it's common to find failed waterproofing, rot or asbestos sheeting. We inspect and budget for likely issues up front, and handle asbestos safely through licensed removalists, so you're not hit with mid-job surprises.
Which suburbs near Unanderra do you cover?
Unanderra is a core service area. We also cover Figtree, Cordeaux Heights, Farmborough Heights, Berkeley, Kembla Grange, Mount Kembla, Dapto and Port Kembla.
Can you make a small Unanderra bathroom feel bigger?
Yes. Most original Unanderra bathrooms are compact, around 1.8m by 2.4m. Larger-format tiles, a frameless screen, wall-hung vanities and better lighting and ventilation make a big difference. We'll tell you honestly what fits before you fall for a design that won't.
Do you do accessible or walk-in bathrooms?
Yes — walk-in showers, grab rails and wet rooms designed to look modern rather than clinical. It's a common request given Unanderra's established community, whether for ageing in place or a parent's home.
Also Serving the Illawarra
Based in Wollongong, we also renovate bathrooms across Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama, Mount Kembla, Figtree, Oak Flats, Albion Park, Kanahooka, Thirroul, Farmborough Heights and Cordeaux Heights.
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