Bathroom Renovations Before Selling
Your bathroom doesn't need ripping out to sell well. Resurface the tiles, bath and shower base, add new tapware and paint, and it looks new for a fraction of the cost.
Most bathrooms don't need a renovation before you sell. They need a refurbishment.
Selling is busy enough without managing a bathroom renovation as well. Most owners we meet want the bathroom looking its best for the campaign, but not the cost, the delays or the weeks of trades in the house.
That’s what a pre-sale bathroom refurbishment is for. We walk through the bathroom with you, tell you what’s worth doing and what to leave, and plan the work around your campaign date. That might mean resurfaced wall tiles, a resurfaced bath and shower base, a new shower screen, new tapware and fittings, new floor tiles where the shower allows it, and fresh paint. It’s a lot quicker than a renovation, and the finished room looks and feels new.
Kudo Homes plans the refurbishment, brings in trusted trades and keeps the work on track to your campaign date. You see every trade quote and pay the trades directly, and you’ll know our project coordination fee from the start. It’s part of our renovate to sell pre-sale preparation service.
What a pre-sale bathroom refurbishment includes
Wall tile resurfacing
Coloured or dated wall tiles are cleaned, repaired and coated in a modern neutral finish while they stay on the wall. No demolition, no re-tiling and no new waterproofing, so it’s a fraction of the cost and time of replacing them.
Bath and shower base resurfacing
A stained, chipped or coloured bath or shower base is repaired and recoated to a clean finish instead of being ripped out and replaced.
New tapware and bathware
New taps, shower head, shower screen, towel rails, toilet roll holder, mirror and lighting. They’re inexpensive to change and they’re what buyers notice first in the listing photos.
New floor tiles
Where the shower sits on a shower base (pan) rather than a tiled floor, the floor tiles can usually be replaced without touching the shower or its waterproofing. We’ll confirm at the assessment whether your bathroom can be done this way.
Painting, regrouting and silicone
Ceiling, walls, door and trims repainted in a clean neutral, with regrouting and new silicone so the room looks fresh and well kept.
Not every bathroom needs all of it. At the free assessment we tell you which items are worth doing for your property and price point, and which to leave alone.
When resurfacing isn't the right call
Resurfacing is a cosmetic finish, not a repair. It suits bathrooms where the tiles, bath and shower base are sound. It is not the answer for a leaking shower, failed waterproofing, cracked or drummy tiles, or water damage in the floor or walls. A coating over a leak hides a problem the buyer’s building inspector is likely to find, and that can cost you more at the negotiating table than the fix.
If we see signs of water damage at the assessment, we’ll tell you straight. Kudo Homes is a registered domestic builder in the Kitchens, Bathrooms and Laundries category, so where a shower needs rebuilding we do it properly and include a waterproofing compliance certificate.
OUR APPROACH
Managed from start to finish, with a clear plan from day one.
Free property assessment
We walk through your home and identify what's worth doing, and just as importantly, what's not.
Sale-focused planning
We scope only the cosmetic updates that suit your property and your agent's campaign.
One project manager
We book the trades, manage the timeline and check the work, so you don't have to chase anyone.
Ready for photos and inspections
The work is finished on schedule and your bathroom is presented for your campaign.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
- We assess your property
- We recommend what’s worth doing
- We manage everything through to completion
Our Process
1Free Assessment
We walk through the property with you, look at what buyers will notice, and recommend only the updates worth doing. You’ll know our project management fee from the start.
→ A clear plan before anything is spent.
2Plan & Trade Quotes
We scope the work, bring in trusted trades and collect their quotes, then schedule everything to finish before your agent’s campaign date. You see every quote and pay the trades directly.
→ No guesswork about where your money goes.
3Selections & Prep
We help finalise fixtures and finishes, making sure everything is ordered, approved and ready to install.
→ Careful coordination avoids delays and keeps things running smoothly behind the scenes.
4Manage & Hand Over
We book the trades, keep the job on schedule and check the work, right through to the final walk-through.
→ You focus on the move. We handle the chasing.
What you get with Kudo
Pre-sale preparation, planned and managed for you.
A Clear Plan
We walk through the property with you and give you a Sale-Ready Plan, a short written plan of what to do and what to leave before you sell.
Sale-Ready Finishes
Fresh, neutral finishes that help your property present well in photos and at inspections.
Trusted Trades
Skilled, respectful and clean trades from our network, booked and coordinated for you.
Transparent Pricing
You see every trade quote and pay the trades directly, plus one fixed project management fee.
Clear Communication
You’re kept in the loop from start to finish, with no surprises.
One Project Manager
One point of contact who keeps the work on track and ready for your sale date.
Recent Pre-Sale Bathroom Projects
What our clients say
AREAS WE SERVICE
We’re based in Keysborough and work within about 30 km, across Melbourne’s south-east, bayside and the Peninsula.
Kingston and Bayside: Aspendale, Aspendale Gardens, Beaumaris, Bentleigh, Black Rock, Braeside, Brighton, Carrum, Chelsea, Cheltenham, Dingley Village, Edithvale, Hampton, Heatherton, Highett, Mentone, Moorabbin, Mordialloc, Ormond, Patterson Lakes, Sandringham
Frankston and the Peninsula: Carrum Downs, Frankston, Langwarrin, Mornington, Mount Eliza, Seaford, Skye, Somerville
Greater Dandenong, Casey and Cardinia: Berwick, Botanic Ridge, Clyde, Cranbourne, Dandenong, Doveton, Endeavour Hills, Hampton Park, Keysborough, Lyndhurst, Narre Warren, Noble Park, Pakenham, Springvale
Monash and Glen Eira: Ashwood, Caulfield, Chadstone, Clayton, Glen Waverley, Mount Waverley, Mulgrave, Murrumbeena, Oakleigh, Wheelers Hill
Knox, Whitehorse and Maroondah: Blackburn, Boronia, Box Hill, Burwood, Ferntree Gully, Knoxfield, Lysterfield, Ringwood, Rowville, Scoresby, The Basin, Vermont, Wantirna
Not on the list? Call us on 03 9124 9922 and we’ll let you know.
Book a Free Assessment
We’ll walk through your property, tell you what’s worth doing and what to leave, and give you a clear plan and timeline.
Or send us a few photos and we’ll tell you where to start.
Pre-sale bathroom questions
Is it worth refurbishing a bathroom before selling?
Usually, if the bathroom looks dated but works. Buyers judge bathrooms on what they see in photos and at inspections, and a refurbishment changes exactly that for much less than a renovation. A full renovation before sale is rarely worth it unless the bathroom is failing. More on that in can you overcapitalise when renovating to sell?
How much does a pre-sale bathroom refurbishment cost?
It depends on what’s worth doing in your bathroom. We scope it at the free assessment, collect quotes from trusted trades, and you see every quote before anything starts.
Can we stay living in the house while the bathroom is done?
Yes. Most of our pre-sale clients stay in the house right through to the campaign. Resurfaced surfaces need time to cure before they’re used, so we sequence the trades to keep the time without a working bathroom as short as possible.
How long does it take?
Far less time than a renovation, because there’s no demolition, re-tiling or waterproofing. We set the timeline in your plan and work back from your campaign date.
Do you still do full bathroom renovations?
Where a refurbishment won’t do the job, yes. As a registered builder in the Kitchens, Bathrooms and Laundries category, we can rebuild a shower or bathroom properly when it needs it.
Frequently asked questions
What is pre-sale preparation?
Pre-sale preparation means getting your property ready for the market with the right work, such as painting, flooring, repairs and kitchen or bathroom refreshes. It’s a refresh, not a renovation.
We focus on what buyers notice in photos and at inspections, and we tell you what isn’t worth doing. We plan the work, bring in trusted trades and keep it on track, so you don’t have to manage it yourself.
Do I get a say in the work that gets done?
Yes. It’s your property, and every decision is yours.
We recommend what’s worth doing for buyers in today’s market, show you the trade quotes, and only go ahead with the work you approve.
Will it be ready when my home goes on the market?
We plan everything back from the date your home goes on the market, and only recommend work that fits the time you have.
Does Kudo Homes work on investment properties?
Yes. We work with owners preparing any property for sale, including investment properties.
We help you decide what’s worth doing, and what isn’t, so you don’t spend more than you’ll get back. The focus is a refresh that helps the property present well, not a full renovation.
Other questions?
Can’t find your answer on our FAQs page? Contact us and we’ll get back to you.
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We assess your property, tell you what’s worth doing and what to leave, estimate the cost, and manage the work through to the date your home goes on the market. We bring in trusted trades and keep it all on track.
