Average cost of a laundry renovation
According to Better Homes & Gardens, the average cost for renovating a laundry in Australia is $17’000. The average cost in Perth however, sits between $5’000 and $15’000. Costs will differ based on labour, laundry size, layout, materials and appliances. In general, you can expect the following cost ranges for the projects level of quality:
● Standard: $4’000 – $8’000
● High-quality: $8’000 – $12’000
● Luxury: $12’000+
What trades are needed?
In any renovation, you can keep costs down by using the existing layout of the room. That being said, making layout changes can add enormous value to homes by perfecting original design errors, adding functionality and value. Expect costs to exceed the average ranges when it comes to major layout changes including:
● Cabinetry
● Appliances
● Benchtops
● Power points
Laundry size
It’ll come as no surprise that a bigger laundry equals bigger costs. Below are average cost ranges for laundry renovations by size (m2) in Perth:
● Small (Less than 5): $4’000 – $8’000
● Standard (5-10): $7’000 – $12’000
● Large (10+): $12’000+
Layout
A savvy way to keep costs down is by using the existing layout of the room. That being said, making layout changes can add enormous value to homes by perfecting original design errors. A new layout can add functionality as well as value. Expect costs to exceed the average ranges when it comes to major layout changes including:
● Cabinetry
● Appliances
● Benchtops
● Power points
Materials and fixtures
The style and more importantly, quality of your materials as well as finishes will play a role in the final laundry cost. There are dozens of options here, therefore, we suggest using Pinterest for inspiration. As a guide, expect the following cost ranges for standard through to luxury materials/fixtures:
● Bench top: $500 – $12’000
● Cabinetry: $2’000 – $20’000
● Sink: $100 – $2’000
● Flooring: $300 – $20’000
● Fixtures: $300 – $10’000
● Splashback: $600 – $12’000
How much do laundry appliances cost?
If you’re breathing new life into your laundry, it’s highly likely you’ll want the same for your appliances. Here’s the essential laundry appliances and their price ranges:
● Front load washing machine: $550 – $4’500
● Top load washing machine: $500 – $3’000
● Dryer (all types): $400 – $4’500
● Washer & dryer combo: $1’300 – $6’000
Understanding the costs
All types of renovations are a big investment for anyone. So, it’s important to understand exactly what you’re getting and why it costs as much as it does. Any building or renovation company you speak to, should be happy to give you an itemised cost break-down of all works involved (if they don’t, run).