Home Renovations Waurn Ponds
Many Waurn Ponds homes are now at the age where the original kitchen, main bathroom or laundry is due for an update. Pacific Edge Homes takes on selected renovations in Waurn Ponds, and we start by working out which parts of the room are worth keeping and which need replacing.
First renovations in Waurn Ponds homes
Waurn Ponds is a mainly residential suburb on the southern side of Geelong, within the City of Greater Geelong, and takes its name from Waurn Ponds Creek, which runs through the area to the Barwon River. Much of its housing went up from the early 1990s onwards, so many homes are on their first round of renovations rather than their third.
In homes of that age, a renovation is often about wear and layout rather than hidden structural problems: laminate benchtops that have lifted, a shower screen and tiles that look dated, or a laundry with too little storage. Even so, we check the shower recess and floor waste before quoting, because a slow leak can sit unnoticed behind tiles for years.
Renovation services in Waurn Ponds
Each project is planned and managed by our Melbourne team, from the first call to handover.
Kitchen renovations
Replacing a first-generation kitchen with new cabinetry, benchtops and a layout that suits the household now.
More on kitchen renovationsBathroom renovations
Main bathroom and ensuite renovations, with the old membrane checked or replaced before new tiles go down.
More on bathroom renovationsLaundry renovations
Laundry upgrades with full-height cupboards, more bench room and better use of the space beside the machine.
More on laundry renovationsIf only one part of the job needs doing, we can quote tiling, waterproofing, timber flooring or carpet installation on its own.
How a regional renovation runs
Waurn Ponds is a fair drive from our Melbourne base, so we settle the scope early. Here is how a project usually runs.
- 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 Waurn Ponds: common questions
Will you travel to Waurn Ponds for a renovation?
Yes. We take on selected projects in Waurn Ponds and other parts of Geelong. Contact us to confirm availability for the timing you have in mind.
Is it worth keeping my existing kitchen cabinets?
Sometimes. If the carcasses are sound and the layout works, new doors and benchtops may be enough. If the layout is the problem, a full kitchen renovation usually gives a better result.
My ensuite tiles look fine. Why check the waterproofing?
A failed membrane is not always visible from the shower side. Swollen skirting, stains on the other side of the wall or loose tiles can be early signs, so we look before quoting a bathroom renovation.
Can carpet in the bedrooms be replaced at the same time?
Yes. Carpet installation can be added to a larger job or quoted separately.
Does a laundry or bathroom renovation need a permit?
Many like-for-like renovations do not, but some work does. The Building and Plumbing Commission explains when a building permit is required, and we will tell you early if your plans are likely to need one.
What should I send when asking for a quote in Waurn Ponds?
Your postcode (3216), the room you want to renovate, a few photos and any rough measurements. Use the form on this page or call (03) 7065 0017.
Request a quote for your Waurn Ponds 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.