Cheltenham is Bayside’s most affordable suburb and its fastest-growing market. Median house prices between $1.27 million and $1.29 million are 35 to 40% lower than Beaumaris next door, while growth of 5.75 to 7.5% annually outpaces every other suburb in the City of Bayside. The Suburban Rail Loop station planned for Cheltenham will transform the area when it opens. Renovations in Cheltenham make strong financial sense right now.
HBK Constructions provides bathroom renovations, kitchen renovations, and full home renovations across Cheltenham. The suburb straddles two councils, City of Bayside on the western side and City of Kingston on the east. Post-war brick veneer from the 1940s to 1980s dominates the housing stock. Larger blocks of 600 to 800+ sqm create subdivision and extension opportunities.
Cheltenham’s housing stock is predominantly post-war, built between the 1940s and 1980s. Brick veneer homes dominate, with weatherboard cottages and 1960s to 1970s cream and brown brick scattered through older streets. Contemporary townhouse developments are appearing on subdivided blocks as the suburb gentrifies.
The suburb is undergoing significant change. The future Suburban Rail Loop station, with tunnelling expected from 2026 and first-stage completion around 2035, will fundamentally alter Cheltenham’s connectivity and property values. Cheltenham and Southland train stations on the Frankston line have already been upgraded with level crossing removals.
Westfield Southland, with 416 stores, sits within the suburb as a major regional shopping centre. DFO Moorabbin is nearby. The Victoria Golf Club, one of Melbourne’s elite sandbelt courses, occupies a significant area. Twenty-six parks cover 19.1% of the suburb.
Cheltenham has a younger median age (40) than its Bayside neighbours. The suburb is more ethnically diverse, with Greek (4.8%) and Mandarin (3.1%) among the top non-English languages. 70% owner-occupancy reflects a community increasingly invested in the long term.
Planning sits across two councils. Bayside’s VPO schedules and neighbourhood character controls apply to the western side. Kingston’s planning framework covers the east. This dual jurisdiction adds complexity that we manage as part of our service.
Bathroom renovations in Cheltenham are practical modernisation projects. 1960s and 1970s bathrooms with original tiles, dated vanities, and poor waterproofing need a complete rebuild. Modern waterproofing, contemporary fixtures, and improved ventilation transform these spaces.
Kitchen renovations in Cheltenham address the closed layouts of post-war homes. Removing the wall between kitchen and living room, installing an island bench, and creating a modern open-plan layout is the standard renovation brief. Stone benchtops, soft-close cabinetry, and quality appliances are typical specifications.
Home renovations and extensions in Cheltenham benefit from the larger blocks. Rear extensions creating open-plan living with indoor-outdoor flow are the most popular project type. Second-storey additions add bedrooms and retreats for growing families. The larger blocks also create subdivision potential. Some owners choose to renovate the existing home and build a second dwelling on the same block.
Exterior modernisation is common in Cheltenham. Rendering or re-cladding 1970s dark brick transforms the street appeal. New roofing, windows, and landscaping complete the transformation.
With the Suburban Rail Loop coming, renovating now positions your property well for the infrastructure-driven value uplift. HBK provides fixed-price contracts on all Cheltenham projects.
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We specialize in high-quality, long-lasting kitchen renovations. We focus on listening to what your whole family needs, from high-end designer kitchens for luxury residences to budget and mid-range kitchens.
Bathroom renovation is something we can boast about since we are one of Melbourne’s finest and most unique bathroom renovation businesses. We can design and develop the ideal bathroom solution for your home, whether you’d like to boost the value of your home or want a larger bathroom.
Renovations and improvements can completely transform your house. We are renovation contractors, unlike many others! We can renovate your entire house inside and out to build your dream home, rather than merely renovating your kitchen, adding an ensuite, or enclosing your outside area.
We’ve worked diligently for years to create high-quality house extensions all across Melbourne. We will walk you through the full process of adding a second story or ground floor extension, from design to handover, based on our many years of experience with house extensions to help clients transform their family homes into the dwelling of their dreams.
An open area with the proper design can transform the way you live. With specifically built, modern outdoor living solutions from Melbourne’s decking and pergola experts, you can make the most of your outside spaces and enhance your outdoor lifestyle.
When it comes to laundry renovations, we have a ton of experience and understanding. Perhaps you’d want your laundry room to be transformed into a European-style laundry room contained in a kitchen closet or a hallway cupboard. Maybe you want an open laundry room with a mudroom.
Whether it’s resurfacing you need or something more extensive, they’re the team to call. They use only premium quality products that have been highly rated in the industry and will make your pool look brand new!
The Suburban Rail Loop station planned for Cheltenham will significantly improve connectivity, linking to the airport and other suburban centres. Tunnelling starts from 2026 with first-stage completion around 2035. Renovating now positions your property to benefit from the infrastructure-driven value growth that typically accompanies major transport projects.
A bathroom renovation in Cheltenham costs $20,000 to $35,000 for a standard post-war home. This covers full strip-out, waterproofing, new tiling, fixtures, and fittings. We provide a fixed-price quote after inspection.
Cheltenham straddles two councils. The western side falls under the City of Bayside, the eastern side under the City of Kingston. Your property’s council determines which planning rules apply. We identify your council and manage all permit requirements.
We focus on renovation and extension work. For subdivision projects, we recommend consulting a specialist subdivider. We can renovate your existing home as part of a broader subdivision plan managed by your project team.
A bathroom renovation takes 3 to 4 weeks. Kitchen renovations run 4 to 7 weeks. Rear extensions take 3 to 6 months. Full home renovations range from 4 to 9 months depending on scope.
