Home Renovations Strathmore

Renovations in Strathmore

Strathmore is one of Melbourne's most family-friendly northern suburbs — prized for its quiet, leafy streets, excellent schools, strong community feel and generous block sizes. The area features a mix of well-maintained post-war brick homes, 1960s and 70s residences, and newer contemporary builds, many sitting on spacious allotments that offer fantastic renovation and extension potential.

Strathmore homeowners tend to invest in their homes for the long term. The suburb's family-oriented market rewards quality renovation work — particularly projects that add bedrooms, bathrooms, outdoor entertaining areas and open-plan living spaces that growing families actually need.

Melb Renovations connects Strathmore homeowners with experienced, VBA-licensed local builders who know the area well — completely free, no obligation, no cold calls.

Renovation Costs in Strathmore (2026)

Strathmore sits in the upper-middle tier of Melbourne's northern suburbs market with consistent demand from family buyers. A well-executed kitchen or bathroom renovation typically returns

.40–

.90 for every

.00 spent. Extensions on Strathmore's generous blocks consistently add strong value — the suburb's large lots mean rear extensions rarely compromise outdoor space significantly.

Kitchen Renovations in Strathmore

Kitchen renovations are the most popular renovation project in Strathmore. The suburb's post-war and 1960s–70s homes frequently feature kitchens that are closed off from living and dining areas, short on bench space, and in need of a complete update to suit the way modern families live.

A kitchen renovation in Strathmore typically involves opening up the kitchen to the rear living area, installing new cabinetry, stone benchtops and quality appliances, and improving natural light and ventilation. The result is a home that feels completely transformed from the inside out.

Popular kitchen renovation approaches in Strathmore:

• •Removing walls to create open-plan kitchen, dining and living
• •Semi-custom or custom cabinetry in contemporary profiles
• •Stone or engineered stone benchtops
• •Quality appliances — Bosch, Fisher & Paykel, Smeg, AEG
• •Kitchen island for additional bench space and casual dining
• •Bifold or sliding doors connecting to rear deck or alfresco
• •Improved ventilation with a properly ducted rangehood

Typical kitchen renovation cost in Strathmore:

8,000–$55,000 for a mid-range full renovation. High-end custom kitchens $55,000–

00,000. Basic cosmetic refreshes from

6,000.

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Bathroom Renovations in Strathmore

Bathroom renovations are the second most popular project in Strathmore. Many of the suburb's post-war homes have single bathrooms that are functional but dated — a full renovation transforms these spaces and adds meaningful value in Strathmore's family buyer market.

Adding a second bathroom or ensuite is particularly popular in Strathmore. Family buyers in this suburb consistently prioritise multiple bathrooms — it's one of the most reliable value-add renovations available in the area.

What Strathmore bathroom renovations typically include:

• •Full strip-out and new waterproofing (AS 3740 compliant)
• •Large format floor and wall tiles
• •New vanity, toilet and tapware
• •Frameless shower screen
• •Underfloor heating — highly valued in Melbourne's climate
• •Heated towel rail
• •Exhaust fan ducted to outside
• •Recessed niche shelving in shower

Typical bathroom renovation cost in Strathmore:

5,000–$42,000 for a mid-range full renovation. High-end bathrooms $42,000–$70,000. Adding a second bathroom or ensuite from

6,000.

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Home Extensions in Strathmore

Strathmore's generous block sizes make it one of the best suburbs in Melbourne's north for home extensions. Many homes in the suburb sit on lots of 600m²–800m² — giving genuine scope for rear extensions that add significant floor space without sacrificing the backyard that families value so highly.

Single storey rear extensions are the most popular choice in Strathmore, typically used to create a new open-plan kitchen, dining and living area that flows to an outdoor entertaining space. Second-storey additions are increasingly popular among families wanting to add bedrooms upstairs while keeping the full ground floor for living.

Extension considerations specific to Strathmore:

• •Extensions require a building permit from Moonee Valley City Council
• •Strathmore's predominantly residential character means most extensions proceed under ResCode without requiring a planning permit — confirm with your builder before starting design
• •The suburb's double-brick and brick veneer construction is well-suited to rear extensions — builders experienced with masonry connection are important
• •Strathmore's elevated position in parts of the suburb offers views that a second storey addition can capture — worth considering in the design brief
• •Generous block sizes mean rear extensions of 40m²–80m² are commonly achievable without significant backyard sacrifice

Typical extension cost in Strathmore:

• •Single storey rear extension:
  60,000 –
  90,000
• •Double storey extension:

90,000 – $500,000

•Second storey addition:

General Renovations in Strathmore

Beyond kitchens, bathrooms and extensions, Melb Renovations connects Strathmore homeowners with builders for the full range of residential renovation work:

• •Laundry renovations — practical upgrades that improve daily functionality in family homes
• •Flooring replacement — engineered timber, hybrid and quality carpet options popular in Strathmore's family homes
• •Internal wall removal — opening up floor plans in post-war brick homes to create better flow and natural light
• •Exterior painting and rendering — improving street appeal and refreshing brick veneer and double-brick homes
• •Deck and alfresco areas — outdoor entertaining spaces are highly valued in Strathmore's family market, particularly on the suburb's generous blocks
• •Garage conversions — converting existing garage space into additional living, home office or rumpus room
• •Full home renovations — complete whole-house updates for homeowners wanting a thorough transformation

Why Use Melb Renovations in Strathmore?

• •Vetted local builders. Every builder in our network has been verified for VBA registration, public liability insurance and local track record. We don't list anyone who hasn't been checked.
• •Free for homeowners. Getting quotes through Melb Renovations costs you nothing. We're paid by the builders, not you.
• •No cold calls. Your details are only shared with builders matched to your specific job. We don't sell your information to lead brokers or third-party lists.
• •Up to three quotes. We match you with up to three local builders so you can compare prices, timelines and communication before committing to anyone.
• •Local knowledge. Builders in our Strathmore network understand Moonee Valley City Council's planning requirements, the solid post-war and brick veneer construction methods common in the suburb, and what Strathmore's family buyer market expects from a quality renovation.

Strathmore Renovation: What to Expect

1. Submit your free quote request — tell us your suburb, project type and a few details about what you're after. Takes about 60 seconds.
2. We review your project and match you with up to three VBA-licensed local builders who cover Strathmore and specialise in your type of renovation.
3. Matched builders contact you directly — by phone or email — to discuss your project and arrange a site visit if needed.
4. You receive written quotes, compare them, and choose who to hire. Or don't — there's zero obligation.
5. Your chosen builder completes the work. We follow up after completion to make sure everything went well.

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