Most bathroom vanities look premium on install day. The problem shows up 18 months later when the substrate swells, the doors warp, and the finish starts to lift. Every Northside bathroom is built with moisture engineered materials from day one.
Delivered in 8 weeks or we pay you $1,000.
The Reality
The vanity looks flawless when the tradie walks out. Then the steam starts getting in. The substrate that was never rated for wet areas begins to move. Twelve months later you are looking at swollen doors, lifting veneer, and a cabinet maker who has stopped answering calls.
The substrate was moisture-resistant board sold as waterproof - they are not the same thing.
The hinges were standard grade, not stainless, and the salt air from the shower has done its work.
The toe kick was sitting directly on wet tile grout with no proper seal.
You paid for a premium finish and it looks entry level before your first renovation anniversary.
Northside bathrooms are specified differently from the ground up. Every substrate selection is engineered for your specific wet area exposure. Every hardware piece is specified for humidity. Every installation detail accounts for the fact that bathrooms are the harshest environment in your home.
"Built right the first time."
Or we fix it. That's the Northside guarantee.
Book Your Precision Measure →What We Build
Bathroom joinery that tolerates humidity, holds its finish, and looks the same in year five as it did on day one. Floating vanities, shaving cabinets, full bathroom cabinetry suites, and built-in storage solutions.
Whether you are renovating a heritage bathroom in Fitzroy, a contemporary ensuite in Templestowe, or a family bathroom in a new build in Epping, every Northside bathroom starts with substrate selections matched to your specific wet area conditions.
Tapware-matched hardware as standard. Moisture smart material selection locked before build. Every dimension confirmed in writing before a single panel is cut.
The Precision Fit System
Our 5-step process removes uncertainty before it becomes a dispute. Every bathroom, every time.
It is not custom because we say so. It is custom because the process proves it.
Our Work
Every vanity measured twice. Every substrate selected for your wet area. Every install signed off before we leave.
The Northside Guarantee
$1,000
Per week we're late
No Gaps. No Delays. Just Melbourne-Made Mastery.
500+ Melbourne homes delivered
Fair terms, because that's how premium work is done: Timeframe starts after scope, selections, and access are confirmed. Variations or client-caused delays pause the clock. Full terms are provided in writing before you commit.
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Northside Joinery installs custom bathroom vanities across Melbourne. James and his team handle everything from measuring and building the vanity in the workshop to delivery and installation on site. Every vanity is built to the exact dimensions of your bathroom. No flat pack, no compromises. We work with your plumber and tiler to coordinate the full installation so everything lines up perfectly.
A custom bathroom renovation in Melbourne typically ranges from $15,000 to $40,000+ depending on the size of the space, the quality of fixtures, and the scope of work involved. Custom joinery like vanities, shaving cabinets and built-in storage adds to the cost but significantly increases the finished quality and longevity of the space compared to flat pack alternatives.
For a full bathroom renovation with custom joinery in Melbourne, a realistic budget is $20,000 to $35,000. This covers custom vanity, tiling, fixtures, waterproofing, and installation. Smaller ensuite renovations can come in under $15,000 while larger master bathrooms with premium finishes can exceed $50,000.
Labour and waterproofing are typically the most expensive components of a bathroom renovation, followed by custom joinery and fixtures. Waterproofing is non-negotiable in Melbourne. It must meet Australian Standards AS 3740 and cutting corners here leads to costly water damage down the track.
A standard bathroom renovation takes 2 to 4 weeks from start to finish. Custom joinery like vanities and shaving cabinets is built in our workshop beforehand so it arrives on site ready to install, minimising the time your bathroom is out of action.
Most standard bathroom renovations in Melbourne do not require a building permit as long as the work is non-structural. However waterproofing must be inspected and certified, and any electrical or plumbing work must be carried out by licensed tradespeople. Northside Joinery coordinates with licensed plumbers and electricians to ensure all work is compliant.
Custom joinery, quality tapware, and floor-to-ceiling tiling consistently add the most value to a bathroom renovation. A custom vanity built to the exact dimensions of the space looks far more premium than off-the-shelf alternatives and is the single biggest visual upgrade you can make to a bathroom.
Have a question that is not here? Call James on 0403 369 117
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8 weeks guaranteed or we pay you $1,000. No hard sell. $175 + GST credited in full if you proceed (conditions apply).
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