A knockdown rebuild gives you the opportunity to stay in the neighbourhood you love while creating a brand-new home designed around your family, lifestyle and future plans.
With Better Built Homes, you can turn your existing block into a home that truly works for you. From the initial design and planning through to construction and handover, our experienced team is with you every step of the way, making the knockdown rebuild process simpler, clearer and better.
Whether you’re looking to build a single-storey, double-storey or custom home, our team can help you make the most of your block and create a home that works for you.
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We conduct a thorough site inspection to assess your block and ensure it’s suitable for your project. We consider key factors including heritage listings, land slope, drainage, significant trees and other site conditions that could impact the build.
Using the insights from your site inspection, chosen house design and detailed site approvals, we build a clear and comprehensive picture of the true cost of building your dream home on your specific block of land.
Now comes the really fun part! With the help of our interior designers, you’ll choose your carpet, tiles and electrical selections to bring your home to life. During your colour consult, you'll also finalise your choices and sign the final contract.
While your plans are with council, it’s time to prepare for demolition. Arrange temporary accommodation, pack your belongings and organise storage if needed. We can also recommend trusted demolition partners to help safely clear your site and manage the process from start to finish.
It’s time to build your dream home! Your dedicated Project Manager will oversee the build, coordinate trades and keep everything on track. You’ll also receive weekly updates from our Project Coordinators, including photos so you can see your home taking shape.
The moment you’ve been waiting for has arrived! Once your home is complete, you’ll take a final walk-through with your Builder to make sure everything is just right. After the final checks are complete, it’s time to receive your keys, open the door to your new home and start living the Better Way.
Better Built Homes specialises in knockdown rebuild homes across NSW, helping homeowners replace existing properties with modern new homes. With Better Built Homes, you’re creating a home tailored to your vision, lifestyle and future.
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With over a decade of experience knocking down and rebuilding homes across Sydney, Wollongong, Central Coast and Hunter Region, Better Built Homes understands the local land, councils, and communities better than anyone.
We're passionate about providing a better experience for our customers and clients. No matter what stage of the process you’re at, you’ll receive a better experience to match your Better Built Home.
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Still have more questions?
Each knock down and rebuild project is different and because of this the cost will vary. There are many things to take into consideration when budgeting for the demolition of your home. As a general rule of thumb, a standard demolition with minimal cost impacts may cost between $20-$30K.
However, cost impacts such as those as outlined below, could result in costs of around $35K.
Once all the demolition approvals have been met and we’re given the green light, the demolition of your house is usually quite quick and can happen in just a few days. When it’s complete the demolition company will issue a clearance certificate. Better Built Homes will then carry out a site inspection to verify the demolition is complete and the site is tidy, ready to start construction. Safe to allow 2 weeks.
Most people live with family or friends or choose to rent. Rest assured That when you build with Better Built Homes you are guaranteed a FIXED PRICE for the duration of the building process, allowing you to budget accordingly and avoid unnecessary stress.
Residential demolition is not something you can do on your own. Demolitions must be completed by a licensed and insured demolition company, preferably with proven field experience.
While the choice of demolition company is up to you, our knock-down rebuild specialists will steer you through the process.
Homes in NSW built before 1990 may contain asbestos, a common building material that has since been linked to harmful health effects. Ensure your chosen demolition company has conducted a site inspection of your property and has included this in their quote. You also need to ensure they are licensed to carry out asbestos removal.
The cost of a knockdown rebuild compared with renovating will depend on your existing home, the extent of the renovations required and the conditions of your block. A major renovation can involve working around existing structures, services and layouts, which can add complexity and unexpected costs. A knockdown rebuild gives you a fresh start and greater flexibility to design a completely new home.
The timeframe will vary depending on your approvals, demolition, site conditions, home design and construction. Better Built Homes advises that the construction component of a knockdown rebuild can typically take around 7–12 months, while demolition itself may only take a few days once the required approvals are in place.
Yes. A knockdown rebuild gives you the opportunity to design a new home around your block, lifestyle and priorities. Depending on your requirements, you can choose from existing floorplans and make suitable changes or work towards a more customised design.
A sloping block doesn't necessarily mean you can't knock down and rebuild. However, the slope can influence your home's design, site preparation, foundations, access, excavation, drainage and overall construction requirements.
A site assessment is important to understand the characteristics and constraints of your block before finalising your home design. NSW Government guidance recommends considering factors such as soil, excavation, drainage, utilities and other site conditions when planning a knockdown rebuild.
Better Built Homes are knockdown rebuild specialists across Sydney and NSW, with experience working across different councils and planning requirements. Our build service areas include Sydney, Western Sydney, the Hawkesbury, Blue Mountains, Wollongong, Southern Highlands, Central Coast, Newcastle, Hunter and surrounding regions.