BATHROOM RENOVATIONS · MURRUMBEENA
A wall tile pressed into place. What sits behind it is preparation work you won’t see once the job is finished.
0413 142 055 · 9:00–18:00, Mon–Sun
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The work a bathroom needs depends on the property’s condition. When I inspect, I look at the existing surfaces and finishes, what has worn or been damaged, and what has to happen before new tiles or paint go on.
I’ll tell you what I think needs doing, why I’d recommend a particular approach and what limitations might affect the job. If parts of it need a licensed plumber or electrician, I’ll say so at the start.
Stock photo: a partly tiled wall with exposed substrate and dark damp staining above the tile line. Conditions like this are what an inspection looks for.
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Two lists, so you know who is responsible for each part of the work. Regulated work always goes to a licensed specialist.
IVAN’S PART
— Tiling
— Flooring
— Surface preparation
— Plasterboard installation
— Plastering
— Painting
This is the hands-on work I’ve built my experience around, and I take responsibility for it on your job.
LICENSED SPECIALIST’S PART
— Regulated plumbing work
— Electrical work
— Other licensed or regulated work
Where your renovation needs these components, they are carried out by appropriately licensed specialists, and I coordinate them with the rest of the work.
Not offered: 24-hour emergency call-out, architectural design, engineering, major structural alterations, new-home construction. Working with Licensed Specialists
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Bathrooms are the main part of my work. I provide residential bathroom renovations in Murrumbeena and across Melbourne, from the surfaces behind the finish through to tiling, flooring, plastering and painting.
Every bathroom is different. What yours needs depends on its current condition, the materials you choose and what turns up once the old finishes come off. Plumbing and electrical components are handled by licensed specialists, coordinated alongside my part of the job.
RELATED SERVICES
Practical updates to worn or impractical kitchens, including surfaces, tiling and finishes. Licensed trades handle any regulated components.
Making a small, hard-working room easier to use and easier to keep clean. Licensed trades handle any regulated components.
Smaller repairs and improvements around the home. There’s no 24-hour emergency call-out service.
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Above: joint compound being applied along a wall-to-ceiling corner, with plasterboard seams visible. Stock photo.
BY IVAN BODNAR
One of the most important things I’ve learnt is that good preparation matters just as much as the visible finish. Tiles, plaster and paint can only be as good as the surface underneath them.
So a fair share of any job happens before anything new goes on: preparing surfaces, fitting plasterboard properly and getting walls and floors ready to take tiles or paint. It’s slower than going straight to the finish, but it’s the part that decides how the room holds up.
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~15
years of hands-on residential renovation experience
I first learnt renovation work alongside my father. After that I built my experience working with tradespeople, with renovation teams and as a subcontractor.
Today I work as an independent sole trader in Melbourne. When you contact me, you deal directly with the person who assesses your property, discusses the work and takes responsibility for doing it.
06 / ASSESSMENT AND QUOTATION PROCESS
Nothing is sold or booked on this website. Work is arranged directly with me after an assessment and quotation.
Tell me your suburb and give a short description of the work. If you have photos, email them to [email protected] or text them to 0413 142 055 after you send the form.
Homeowners often ask whether I can inspect their property and provide a quotation. Yes, that’s the usual next step, so I can see the existing conditions for myself.
I explain what I believe is necessary, why I’d recommend a particular approach, and which parts need a licensed specialist.
Estimates and quotations depend on the assessed scope, materials, existing conditions and other project-specific requirements.
07 / SERVICE AREA
I provide bathroom renovations and home improvements in Murrumbeena, and work with homeowners across Melbourne and surrounding suburbs. See the service area
Paint going onto a prepared wall.
Written messages suit me best while I’m on site. Include your suburb and a short description of the work. If you have photos, email them to [email protected] or text them to 0413 142 055 after you send the form.
DIRECT CONTACT
Hours: 9:00–18:00, Monday to Sunday
Once you submit the form you’ll see an on-screen confirmation. I’ll read through your details and aim to reply the same day.
