FAQs
HOW MUCH DOES A KNOCK DOWN REBUILD COST?
Ultimately, the cost of a knockdown rebuild is dependent on your needs, tastes and budget, so it’s difficult to accurately predict a cost.
Specific factors to be scoped are the demolition costs for the existing property (especially if there’s asbestos present), site costs, build costs, and which design features you’re planning to upgrade. There may also be additional soft and hard landscaping required to finish the project. Our handy knock down rebuild calculator is a great way to start scoping the estimated costs of your knock down rebuild project and will help identify some of the broader hidden cost involved in your knock down rebuild.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO KNOCK DOWN AND REBUILD?
The time it takes for knockdown rebuild varies from project to project, and each stage has unique variables that could affect the outcome. For example, during the design phase, the more changes made means it slows down the preparation for approvals prior to contracts. During the construction phase, inclement weather conditions may cause delays. But while the timeline varies depending on the type of house, we work on 12-14 month build time for a double storey. This excludes the design and approval stages and as well as the demolition.
CAN I KEEP MY CURRENT LANDSCAPING, POOL AND GARDENS?
As each knockdown rebuild is unique with its requirements, whether current landscaping can be preserved depends on the location and amount of space that is available around the construction area. We need to keep in mind that space will be required for things like, bringing in machinery for the build and storage of materials and waste. If you have an existing pool, our knock down rebuild specialist can help you with designs that may allow you to keep your current pool or if it will restrict your building options. Generally speaking, a clearance of 1.5m from the build area to the coping of the pool is required to allow room for construction. The pool will need to be fenced off and covered to avoid any risk of damage. This also applies to any existing features, such as a significant trees or other landscape features you would like to retain. These factors may impact the final house plan and the construction.
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