Mentone has an unusually strong field of bathroom renovators — six of the 25 servicing the area have earned a recent Word of Mouth Service Award (24% award rate), with 432 customer reviews and an average rating of 4.9 stars.
Going rates
The typical bathroom renovator job in Mentone runs $38,000 at the median, with the bulk of jobs sitting between $8,125 and $51,250 based on review data — 17% above the Victorian average. Nearby: Parkdale ($35,000), Cheltenham ($36,500), Beaumaris ($38,000). Prices have risen 133% since 2014 (from $15,000 to $35,000 median), averaging 12.1% per year. Costs vary significantly depending on scope, materials, and site conditions — get at least 3 quotes before committing.
Timing & availability
Review patterns in Mentone suggest bathroom renovator demand runs hottest in July and coolest in January — if your timing is flexible, booking outside peak can shorten the wait.
Area profile in brief
Mentone's household income sits at $1,889/week against the national median of $1,748/week, and local bathroom renovator pricing tracks that profile — 17% above the Victorian average.
Reviews & ratings
Local bathroom renovator ratings have climbed from 4.3/5 (2011) to 5.0/5 (2026) — a clear quality improvement over the 15-year window. At 27.0 bathroom renovator reviews a year — 66% above the Victorian average — Mentone collects more feedback per year than typical for the state.
Based on 432 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2011–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
