Laundry Renovations Cairns

A laundry that makes everyday life easier

The laundry is one of the most-used rooms in a Cairns home, yet it's often the last to be updated. Cracked tiles, a rusty trough, swollen cupboard doors and nowhere to dry clothes in the wet season — it's a familiar story. A well-planned laundry renovation fixes all of that and adds real day-to-day value.

We renovate laundries across Cairns and Far North Queensland, often alongside a bathroom renovation. Because the same trades are involved — plumbing, electrical, waterproofing, tiling and joinery — it's efficient to do them together under one builder.

Benefits of renovating your laundry

• More storage and bench space for sorting and folding
• Better drying options for the wet season
• Cabinetry that won't swell or delaminate in humidity
• Proper waterproofing and floor waste to protect your home
• A neater, more valuable home for selling or renting

Laundry styles we build

Euro laundries

A Euro laundry tucks a sink, washer, dryer and storage behind cupboard or bi-fold doors — perfect for units, townhouses and smaller homes. Stacking the washer and dryer saves floor space, and good ventilation behind the doors is essential in our climate.

Under-house laundries in high-set homes

Many high-set and Queenslander homes in Cairns have their laundry downstairs. We can upgrade these with new cabinetry, benchtops, tiling and lighting, or fully enclose them as part of an under-house build-in. We consider drainage, stormwater and flood risk so the space works year-round. See our full home renovations for under-house conversions.

Combined bathroom-laundry layouts

In smaller homes, combining the laundry and bathroom can free up a whole room. The washer and dryer are typically hidden behind joinery doors, and the design keeps the laundry zone dry and ventilated. It's a popular choice in older Cairns homes being updated for modern living. Read more about main bathroom renovations.

Cabinetry and benchtops

In Cairns' humidity, the wrong cabinetry can swell, warp and grow mould. We recommend moisture-resistant board, quality edging and hardware rated for humid environments. Benchtop options include laminate for value, engineered stone for durability and a premium look, and timber-look surfaces for warmth. Good layouts include a deep trough, a bench above front loaders for folding, tall storage for brooms and ironing boards, and hanging space.

Ventilation and drying in humid conditions

During the wet season, drying clothes can be a challenge. We plan laundries with:

• An exhaust fan ducted outside, sized for the room
• Louvres or windows for cross-ventilation where possible
• Dedicated venting for condenser or heat-pump dryers
• Hanging rails or pull-out drying racks
• Easy-clean tiled floors with a floor waste

What's included

• Consultation, design and product selection
• Demolition and rubbish removal
• Plumbing and electrical by licensed trades
• Waterproofing and tiling
• Cabinetry, benchtops, trough and tapware installation
• Final clean and handover

Laundry renovation pricing

Every laundry is different, so we price laundry renovations individually after a free on-site consultation rather than quoting a fixed figure. If you're renovating your bathroom as well, our bathroom renovation cost in Cairns guide explains bathroom pricing, which starts from $25,000. You'll find more answers in our renovation FAQs.