Yeronga Memorial Park
A large park with a war memorial and long-standing community sporting use.
Southside character, modern comfort
Bathroom renovations in Yeronga for Queenslanders, interwar homes and apartments. Character-sensitive rebuilds, waterproofing and tiling. Call (07) 8590 6941.
Renovating in Yeronga? Call (07) 8590 6941 or book an on-site measure with our Brisbane team.
Local renovation guide
Yeronga is a leafy southside suburb with a strong stock of Queenslanders, interwar homes and post-war houses, plus apartments along the main roads. It is close enough to the city and the University of Queensland to appeal to families and professionals, and old enough that many bathrooms are well past their original design life.
We renovate bathrooms and ensuites across Yeronga, from full rebuilds of original family bathrooms to compact apartment upgrades. Our approach is to inspect the structure and services first, then design a room that suits the house and the people using it. Character details can be retained where they add value; the hidden waterproofing and ventilation are brought up to a modern standard.
From the streets around Yeronga Memorial Park to the river-side pockets and the Fairfield Road corridor, we can measure your bathroom, explain the options and provide a fixed written quote.
Yeronga developed in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries as a residential suburb on the south side of the Brisbane River. The arrival of the railway and the extension of tram services encouraged subdivision, and the area became known for its timber and tin homes, market gardens and close-knit community. Yeronga State School opened in 1871 and is among the oldest schools in the district.
Yeronga Memorial Park is the suburb's most significant public space, with a war memorial and a long association with local commemorative and sporting activity. The suburb's proximity to the University of Queensland and the city has made it attractive to successive generations of residents, and the housing stock now ranges from original Queenslanders to post-war homes and modern apartments.
A large park with a war memorial and long-standing community sporting use.
Established in 1871, one of the oldest schools in Brisbane's south.
A stop on the Beenleigh line connecting the suburb to the city and south.
The suburb's northern boundary, with parklands and river views.
The main arterial corridor linking Yeronga to the city and southern suburbs.
Yeronga's housing includes Queenslanders on timber stumps, interwar bungalows, post-war brick homes and newer apartment buildings. The older homes often have bathrooms added to the rear or side of the plan, with small windows, limited storage and a shower over the bath. Some have been raised and built in underneath, creating new opportunities and new drainage challenges.
Because many homes are on sloping ground or have been extended over time, floor levels and waste routes vary considerably. We inspect the actual conditions rather than assuming a standard layout, and we allow for structural repairs where the floor or framing has moved. In apartments, the constraints shift to body corporate approval, shared services and access.
Yeronga's Queenslanders often have VJ walls, hoop pine floors and traditional cornices. We protect those details and choose fixtures and tiles that suit the period rather than fighting it.
Some Yeronga homes sit on sloping sites with bathrooms at different levels. We confirm the waste route and fall before committing to a shower design, especially for hobless showers.
The suburb attracts both families and share households, so bathroom storage and durability matter. We specify robust surfaces, adequate power points and ventilation that can cope with frequent use.
We provide full bathroom renovations, ensuite renovations, small bathroom upgrades, laundry renovations, waterproofing, tiling, kitchen renovations and accessible modifications across Yeronga 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 Yeronga 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 Brisbane Southside, Sunnybank Hills, Forest Lake. If your property is near a boundary, call us and we will confirm coverage.
Local service area
Our mobile team works across Yeronga 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 Yeronga.
Full renovations typically range from $20,000 to $45,000 due to the age and character of much of the housing. A compact apartment bathroom may be $17,000–$28,000. We confirm a fixed price after inspection.
Yes. We can retain or reproduce VJ walls, timber vanities, period tapware and appropriate tiles while upgrading the waterproofing, insulation and ventilation behind the finishes.
Yes. We assess the structure, floor levels and services, and plan the work to suit the house. Bathrooms built in underneath need particular attention to drainage and ventilation.
Yes, subject to body corporate approval. We provide scope documentation, protect common areas and work within the building's agreed hours.
Most Yeronga bathrooms take 2–4 weeks on site, depending on the age of the home and the extent of substrate or structural repairs.
Yes. A waterproofing compliance certificate is provided at handover, along with warranty information and care instructions.
Get started
Call (07) 8590 6941 to discuss your room, or request an on-site measure and fixed written quote.