Home Renovations Portland
From a dated kitchen to a bathroom that needs stripping back, Pacific Edge Homes takes on selected renovations in Portland. Our team is based in Melbourne, and every regional project is scoped and quoted in writing before any work is scheduled.
Older homes and coastal conditions in Portland
Portland sits on Portland Bay in Victoria’s far south-west and is one of the state’s earliest European settlements, so renovations here can involve homes of very different ages. It is part of the Glenelg Shire Council area and roughly 360 kilometres from Melbourne by road, which is why we plan selections, ordering and trade bookings well before the first day on site.
With the sea close by, damp and salt air are part of everyday life. In wet areas we pay attention to the membrane, falls to the waste and an exhaust fan that actually vents outside, and in kitchens to hardware and finishes that will not corrode quickly. In an older home, we also check what the existing walls and floors are made of before anything is removed.
Renovation services in Portland
Each project is planned and managed by our Melbourne team, from the first call to handover.
Kitchen renovations
Kitchen renovations covering layout, cabinetry, benchtops and appliance placement, with hardware chosen to suit a seaside town.
More on kitchen renovationsBathroom renovations
Full bathroom renovations, from removing old linings and laying a new membrane to tiling, vanities and screens.
More on bathroom renovationsLaundry renovations
Laundries rebuilt with sensible storage, a proper bench and finishes that handle moisture well.
More on laundry renovationsWe also take on tiling, carpet installation, timber flooring and waterproofing as smaller, standalone jobs.
How a regional renovation runs
For a Portland renovation, we lock in the details early so the time on site is spent building.
- Call or send photos. Tell us about the room and send photos so we can discuss scope and rough options.
- Site visit. We arrange a visit to measure, check the existing services and confirm what is involved.
- Written quote. You receive a written quote that sets out what is included before anything is booked.
- Planned site work. Trades are scheduled in sequence, and materials are confirmed ahead of time.
- Handover. We walk through the finished work with you and explain care of new finishes.
One Melbourne team, start to finish
Our team has 30 years of combined experience, and Pacific Edge Homes has been in business for 10 years, with 1,000 completed projects. The same team manages your renovation from the first conversation to the final handover. More about us
- Business
- Pacific Edge Homes
- Based in
- Melbourne, Victoria
- Services
- Renovation services
- Phone
- (03) 7065 0017
- info@pacificedgehomes.com.au
- ABN
- 75 662 307 575
Renovating in Portland: common questions
Are you able to take on projects in Portland?
We take on selected projects in Portland and surrounding Glenelg Shire towns. Contact us with a short outline of the work so we can confirm availability before arranging a visit.
Which bathroom details matter most near the coast?
A sound waterproofing membrane, correct floor falls and ventilation that removes moist air. Our bathroom renovation page explains how we plan the work.
My house is quite old. What should I check before renovating?
If the home was built before 1990, some wall linings, eaves or floor coverings may contain asbestos. Asbestos Victoria has guidance on finding and identifying it, and testing before demolition is a sensible step.
Will I need a building permit?
For most like-for-like updates, no, but structural changes or moving walls often do. The Building and Plumbing Commission explains when a building permit is required.
Can you install new carpet without renovating the whole room?
Yes. Carpet installation, tiling and timber flooring can each be quoted as a standalone job.
How do I request a quote in Portland?
Fill in the form on this page or call (03) 7065 0017. Include postcode 3305, the rooms you want to update and a few photos.
Nearby areas we service
Request a quote for your Portland renovation
Tell us about the room and your ideas, and we will get back to you to talk it through.
Prefer to talk? Call (03) 7065 0017 or email info@pacificedgehomes.com.au.