Our work + inspiration

Repair details. Renovation ideas.

See bathroom wall tiling at the fitting stage, our shower renovation, kitchen floor retiling and two-day bath replacement, with site photographs and visible finishing details. Choose a similar project below, then explore the related service. Exterior repairs, a before-work door example and a separate design inspiration section offer further ways to plan your renovation.

Open-plan living and dining space with glazed doors opening to a deck
Space inspiration · Clay Banks / Unsplash

Our work

Find the work that matches your project.

Choose a similar job to see site photographs, the work involved and the related service.

Look at the repair boundary and the finished junction.

We assess the damaged area together with the adjoining finishes, then agree the repair boundary and the work needed around it. For a similar issue at your home, see the related interior or exterior renovation service.

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A closer look at repair work.

Selected Mel One repair work and a before-work condition example. Start with the concern and scope, then discuss the right approach for your own home.

Bathroom wall tiling · Wall tiling stage

Bathroom wall tiling around the shower and fitting positions.

Shower walls and fitting positions

This bathroom tiling work involves the shower wall, the window-side edges and the area for the toilet fittings. Tile edges and openings need to meet the adjoining surfaces and fitting positions.

Tile edges, outlets and tray protection

We fit wall tiles around the tap outlets and adjoining edges, with protection over the shower tray during the work. The toilet-area water and waste connections remain visible at this stage, before the fittings are installed.

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Bathroom wall tiling around the shower tap outlets beside the window, with the tray protected below
Wall tiling around the tap outlets and window-side edges, with the shower tray covered during work.

Planning bathroom tiling or a smaller update?

Need bathroom wall tiling or a smaller update? Send George overall room photos, close-ups of the affected tiles and the fittings you want included. We can discuss the removal, preparation, tiling and installation scope for your bathroom.

Shower area renovation · Wall and floor tiling

Renewing a compact shower area, from wall tiles to the drain detail.

A focused shower renovation

This renovation focused on the tiled shower area within an existing bathroom. The work brought together white wall tiles, a darker tiled floor and the junctions around the tap outlets and drain.

The details within a small space

We laid the wall tiles with levelling clips, worked around the tap outlets and set out the floor tiles around the drain opening. The wall corners, floor edges and junction with the adjoining tiled ledge needed attention even within this small area.

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Dark tiled shower floor set around a square drain beside white tiled walls
Retiled shower floor and drain detail, beside the white tiled walls.

Does your shower need attention?

Need a shower repair or renovation? Send George photos of the shower, drain and adjoining walls. We can discuss the area to be opened, the condition of the base, waterproofing needs and drainage position before agreeing on the scope.

Kitchen floor renovation · Floor retiling completed

Replacing an ageing kitchen floor, from base preparation to new tiles.

Old tiles out, a new tiled floor in

The kitchen floor tiles had aged and the landlord wanted to renew the floor as a whole. The brief was to replace the old tiles and leave a tidier surface for everyday use and cleaning.

From the base to the finished edges

We removed the old tiles, prepared the base and laid new floor tiles through the kitchen. Levelling clips held the new tiles during laying. We worked around the cabinet edges and doorway, then completed the edge finishing and clean-up.

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Kitchen floor after retiling with light tiles meeting the timber-floored doorway
The kitchen floor after retiling, from the cabinet run to the doorway.

Looking to renew your kitchen floor?

Planning kitchen floor retiling, tile replacement or a local repair? Send George photos of the floor, affected tiles and doorway. We can review the base condition, the extent of the work and how the floor meets the cabinets before discussing a suitable approach.

Bath replacement · Finishing completed

A new bath, with the finishing completed in two days.

Two days for this project

Removal, replacement and finishing

This job covered removing the old bath, fitting its replacement and completing the surrounding finishes within the existing tiled bathroom.

How the work came together

We removed the old bath and installed the replacement. During the work, the lower wall edges were opened and the new bath remained under protective film. We then completed the tiled perimeter and the visible junctions around the bath rim and at the end beside the doorway.

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Replacement bath with finished tiled perimeter
Replacement bath and completed surrounding finishes.

During the replacement

Replacement bath in place beside an opened section of the existing tiled wall
During replacement: the lower wall area is open beside the protected new bath.
Replacement bath with protective film beside the exposed lower wall framing
The replacement bath in position while work continues around its perimeter.

Completed finishing details

Finished joint between the bathtub rim and tiled corner
Completed detail at the bath rim and tiled wall corner.
Bath edge and tiled surround finished beside the doorway
Completed edge and end detail beside the doorway.

Ready to replace your bath?

Planning a similar replacement? Send George photos of your current bath and the surrounding area for a free indicative quote. We review the proposed bath, adjoining finishes and access before confirming the work and price.

Exterior repair · Repair completed

Closing a damaged garage eaves edge

Existing condition
At the end of the garage roof edge, the area beside the gutter had deteriorated and was open. The broken termination interrupted the meeting of the fascia face and the soffit underneath.

Repair and finish
We repaired and closed the affected end. The completed edge follows the surrounding fascia and soffit lines, bringing the end of the garage eaves back into a continuous visible finish.

How does this fit a renovation?

Within an exterior renovation, we assess the affected lining, adjoining edge and visible water path before setting the repair boundary. Suitable retained material is prepared; sections that cannot support the agreed repair are replaced, then the junction and finish are completed with a system suited to the substrate. The particular materials and concealed work for your home are set after assessment.

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Outdoor renewal · Renewal completed

Bringing stairs and handrails together

Existing condition
The existing outdoor access had worn and uneven-looking finishes across the treads, handrails and exposed edges. The stair and rails no longer read as a coordinated whole.

Repair and finish
We renewed the stair and handrail finishes together. Dark treads and light balustrades now distinguish the walking surface from the surrounding rails and give the existing access a consistent appearance.

How does this fit a renovation?

For a wider entrance or exterior update, we distinguish coating wear from damaged components before preparing the surface. Sound areas can be cleaned and prepared for the selected finish; deterioration affecting a component or fixing needs its own repair or replacement scope. The treads, landing and rails are then finished as connected parts of the access.

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Interior condition review · Before-work condition

Understanding damage around a door and hinge

Existing condition
The hinge recess had missing timber, while damage was also visible at the lower jamb and the bottom edge of the door. The hinge fixing area and the adjoining lower components needed to be considered together.

Before-work observations
Missing timber and ageing fixings are visible around the door and hinge before work begins. We assess the remaining support to determine whether the affected area suits a local repair or component replacement.

How does this fit a renovation?

As part of an interior renovation, a retained door is assessed for usable fixing support, alignment and clearance to the proposed floor. Where a suitable local repair can support the fitting, it can be included with the surrounding making-good; otherwise the relevant component is replaced. Door operation, trim and paint are coordinated with the room rather than treated as an isolated cosmetic patch.

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Before you get started

Can I send my own reference images?

Yes. Send the image or source link, explain the detail you like and include photos of your existing room. We use those references to discuss suitable products, the proposed work and who supplies and installs each item.

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Tell George what you have in mind.

Send your suburb, work list, current photos and the things you want to keep or improve. We can discuss a useful next step for the proposed scope.

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