Sunnybank Hills Shoppingtown
The suburb's main shopping centre, established in the 1970s.
Southside family bathrooms
Bathroom renovations in Sunnybank Hills for 1970s–1990s family homes. Full rebuilds, ensuites, waterproofing and tiling. Call (07) 8590 6941.
Renovating in Sunnybank Hills? Call (07) 8590 6941 or book an on-site measure with our Brisbane team.
Local renovation guide
Sunnybank Hills is a established family suburb with a large stock of 1970s to 1990s low-set and two-storey brick homes. Many were built with practical but compact bathrooms: a single vanity, a shower over the bath, a separate toilet and an ensuite squeezed into the main bedroom. After thirty or forty years, the waterproofing, tapware and ventilation are usually ready for renewal.
We renovate bathrooms, ensuites and laundries across Sunnybank Hills, including homes near Sunnybank Hills Shoppingtown, Calamvale Creek and the surrounding parks. Our team handles the full scope, from strip-out and structural repairs to waterproofing, tiling, joinery and fit-off, with one project lead managing the trades.
If you want a more functional family bathroom, a larger shower, better storage or an ensuite that feels less cramped, we can inspect the room and give you a clear written quote with no hidden allowances.
Sunnybank Hills developed as a residential suburb in the mid-to-late twentieth century, growing out of the Sunnybank district's earlier farming and market-garden landscape. The name combines Sunnybank with the elevated ground that distinguishes the suburb from its neighbour. Large-scale subdivision from the 1960s onward created the family-oriented street pattern that remains today.
Sunnybank Hills Shoppingtown opened in the 1970s and became the suburb's retail centre, while the surrounding area developed a strong multicultural identity, particularly around the food and shopping precincts of Sunnybank. The suburb's parks, schools and family housing have kept it popular with buyers looking for space and convenient access to the city, Griffith University and major roads.
The suburb's main shopping centre, established in the 1970s.
A green corridor running through the surrounding residential area.
A local primary school at the centre of the family-oriented suburb.
A nearby destination for restaurants, groceries and community life.
A major university campus a short drive from the suburb.
The typical Sunnybank Hills home is a low-set brick and tile house or a two-storey brick home built between the 1970s and 1990s. Bathrooms are usually centrally located, with a separate toilet and a compact ensuite. Many homes have been extended or updated over the years, and some now accommodate multigenerational households, which increases the demand on bathrooms and storage.
Renovation issues tend to be functional rather than structural: tired waterproofing, small showers, insufficient storage, poor exhaust ventilation and dated finishes. Because the homes are generally sound, a well-planned full rebuild can deliver a significant improvement without major structural work.
Many Sunnybank Hills homes accommodate several generations, so bathroom capacity matters. We plan vanities, storage and shower space around the number of users, and consider whether a second bathroom or ensuite upgrade would relieve pressure.
Families want surfaces that can be cleaned easily and will still look good in ten years. We recommend porcelain tiles, durable tapware and epoxy grout where appropriate, and avoid finishes that need constant maintenance.
Older exhaust fans in the area are often ducted into the roof space or undersized for the room. We install externally ducted fans and pay attention to shower ventilation to reduce condensation and mould.
We provide full bathroom renovations, ensuite renovations, small bathroom upgrades, laundry renovations, waterproofing, tiling, kitchen renovations and accessible modifications across Sunnybank Hills and the surrounding area. Each project is scoped after an on-site inspection, with allowances and exclusions shown in writing.
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View serviceThese planning ranges are a guide for Brisbane homes. Older properties may require substrate repair, floor levelling or drainage work that changes the final price. We confirm a fixed written quote after inspecting the room.
| Project | Indicative range |
|---|---|
| Full bathroom renovation | $18,000 – $38,000 |
| Ensuite renovation | $15,000 – $30,000 |
| Small or compact bathroom | $14,000 – $26,000 |
| Laundry renovation | $10,000 – $24,000 |
| Waterproofing only | $2,500 – $4,500 |
Indicative only. See the full cost guide for a detailed breakdown of inclusions, allowances and finish levels.
We follow the same process in Sunnybank Hills as everywhere else: inspect, document, schedule, build and hand over. You receive a milestone programme before demolition, a single project lead for questions, and a formal handover with testing and documentation.
Tell us about the room, the building and your timing. We book an on-site measure.
We check substrate, drainage, ventilation and access, then issue an itemised written quote.
Tiles, tapware and fixtures are confirmed, lead times checked and dates locked in.
Strip-out, waterproofing, tiling, fit-off, testing, clean and certificates.
We also renovate bathrooms in Forest Lake, Yeronga, Brisbane Southside. If your property is near a boundary, call us and we will confirm coverage.
Local service area
Our mobile team works across Sunnybank Hills and the surrounding southside area. The map shows the general service location; we come to you for the measure and the build.
Map location is indicative of the suburb, not a street address. Our office address is listed once on the About page.
Local answers
Cost, timing, approvals and practical questions from homeowners in Sunnybank Hills.
Most full bathroom renovations range from $18,000 to $36,000, with ensuites from around $15,000. Layout changes and premium finishes increase the price. We provide a fixed written quote after inspection.
Sometimes, by reconfiguring an adjoining wardrobe or hallway. If structural change is not practical, we improve the layout and storage within the existing footprint.
Yes. We assess the floor structure, access and plumbing routes, and plan deliveries and waste removal to suit the building.
If the room width allows. We measure the clearances and basin spacing, and confirm whether plumbing can be extended without compromising the layout.
A standard bathroom takes 10–15 working days on site. Ensuites may take 8–12 days. We confirm the schedule before starting.
Yes. Wet-area waterproofing is completed to AS 3740 and a compliance certificate is supplied at handover.
Get started
Call (07) 8590 6941 to discuss your room, or request an on-site measure and fixed written quote.