Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Dec 03, 2024 7:45 pm Hi, could you share your knockdown and rebuild experience? We are looking to knockdown and rebuild in a 650 sqm plot, 4 bed 2 bath 35 squares single storey house. Would like to know the costs involved and timeframe it actually takes. These are the costs I've considered till now: Demolition - 25k Site cost - 80k House base price - 380k Flooring (not part of base price) - 20k Power pit if needed - 7k Council rates - 25k House upgrades - 50k Landscape and fencing - 20k Please let me know if there are any other costs that might come up. Thanks Re: Knock down and rebuild experience 2Dec 04, 2024 4:20 pm ![]() Hi, could you share your knockdown and rebuild experience? We are looking to knockdown and rebuild in a 650 sqm plot, 4 bed 2 bath 35 squares single storey house. Would like to know the costs involved and timeframe it actually takes. These are the costs I've considered till now: Demolition - 25k Site cost - 80k House base price - 380k Flooring (not part of base price) - 20k Power pit if needed - 7k Council rates - 25k House upgrades - 50k Landscape and fencing - 20k Please let me know if there are any other costs that might come up. Thanks what city are you located in as that has a big impact on pricing and possibly time frames. FYI if you are in Sydney I can give you a spreadsheet outlining all the costs to expect for a KDRB Architectural Homes & Duplexes - specialising in custom designing homes to your budget Get a Free Onsite Consultation Today or send a PM for information, questions or advice. Re: Knock down and rebuild experience 4Dec 05, 2024 9:31 pm ![]() ![]() Hi, could you share your knockdown and rebuild experience? We are looking to knockdown and rebuild in a 650 sqm plot, 4 bed 2 bath 35 squares single storey house. Would like to know the costs involved and timeframe it actually takes. These are the costs I've considered till now: Demolition - 25k Site cost - 80k House base price - 380k Flooring (not part of base price) - 20k Power pit if needed - 7k Council rates - 25k House upgrades - 50k Landscape and fencing - 20k Please let me know if there are any other costs that might come up. Thanks what city are you located in as that has a big impact on pricing and possibly time frames. FYI if you are in Sydney I can give you a spreadsheet outlining all the costs to expect for a KDRB Hi Ashington, would you also be able to send me a copy of the spreadsheet as well. I'm also looking into knockdown rebuild prices in Sydney. Thanks a lot! Re: Knock down and rebuild experience 5Dec 06, 2024 4:35 am ![]() ![]() ![]() Hi, could you share your knockdown and rebuild experience? We are looking to knockdown and rebuild in a 650 sqm plot, 4 bed 2 bath 35 squares single storey house. Would like to know the costs involved and timeframe it actually takes. These are the costs I've considered till now: Demolition - 25k Site cost - 80k House base price - 380k Flooring (not part of base price) - 20k Power pit if needed - 7k Council rates - 25k House upgrades - 50k Landscape and fencing - 20k Please let me know if there are any other costs that might come up. Thanks what city are you located in as that has a big impact on pricing and possibly time frames. FYI if you are in Sydney I can give you a spreadsheet outlining all the costs to expect for a KDRB Hi Ashington, would you also be able to send me a copy of the spreadsheet as well. I'm also looking into knockdown rebuild prices in Sydney. Thanks a lot! Happy too. Just shoot me an email so I can send you the spreadsheet - simeon@ashingtonhomes.com.au Architectural Homes & Duplexes - specialising in custom designing homes to your budget Get a Free Onsite Consultation Today or send a PM for information, questions or advice. Re: Knock down and rebuild experience 6Jan 12, 2025 4:23 pm ![]() Please let me know if there are any other costs that might come up. Thanks You're going to be asked to sign a lot of documents with various different parties that have legal implications (such as demolition contracts, architect engagements, building contract, geotech. reports, town planning reports etc.). It's always a good idea to get a lawyer to review and advise you upon all those documents. Amongst other reasons, you'll need to ensure that a subsequent document incorporates information from earlier ones (such as the builder's tender properly taking into account the ground conditions) and you'll need someone to advise you what you should negotiate with the builder's terms and conditions. Shouldn't cost you more than $8-10k in legal fees up to signing the main building contract. (And a quick plug: I'll be happy to give you a proper quote for this, it's exactly the kind of work I specialise in - you can get in touch with me here: Build Right Construction Lawyers and I'll be happy to provide references from prior clients.) Re: Knock down and rebuild experience 7Jan 13, 2025 7:02 am ![]() ![]() Please let me know if there are any other costs that might come up. Thanks You're going to be asked to sign a lot of documents with various different parties that have legal implications (such as demolition contracts, architect engagements, building contract, geotech. reports, town planning reports etc.). It's always a good idea to get a lawyer to review and advise you upon all those documents. Amongst other reasons, you'll need to ensure that a subsequent document incorporates information from earlier ones (such as the builder's tender properly taking into account the ground conditions) and you'll need someone to advise you what you should negotiate with the builder's terms and conditions. Shouldn't cost you more than $8-10k in legal fees up to signing the main building contract. (And a quick plug: I'll be happy to give you a proper quote for this, it's exactly the kind of work I specialise in - you can get in touch with me here: Build Right Construction Lawyers and I'll be happy to provide references from prior clients.) Hey Alex Where are you based? Cheers Simeon Architectural Homes & Duplexes - specialising in custom designing homes to your budget Get a Free Onsite Consultation Today or send a PM for information, questions or advice. Re: Knock down and rebuild experience 8Jan 20, 2025 10:08 pm ![]() ![]() Hi, could you share your knockdown and rebuild experience? We are looking to knockdown and rebuild in a 650 sqm plot, 4 bed 2 bath 35 squares single storey house. Would like to know the costs involved and timeframe it actually takes. These are the costs I've considered till now: Demolition - 25k Site cost - 80k House base price - 380k Flooring (not part of base price) - 20k Power pit if needed - 7k Council rates - 25k House upgrades - 50k Landscape and fencing - 20k Please let me know if there are any other costs that might come up. Thanks what city are you located in as that has a big impact on pricing and possibly time frames. FYI if you are in Sydney I can give you a spreadsheet outlining all the costs to expect for a KDRB Hi Ashington Homes, Can I get the breakdown of the spreadsheet too? I am thinking of KDR and started to engage a few builders, but it 's now very expensive in Sydney. We are looking to build size 400+ square meter. Thanks Re: Knock down and rebuild experience 9Jan 20, 2025 10:14 pm Hi Ashington Homes, Did you contract your own architect designer for all the drawings of it's from custom builder? Because if I want to builder to do it, I have to pay them first then they will hold the detailed drawings. If somehow I changed mind, would have wasted the design $$. Also like site survey, soil test, can I find contact to do it and keep all reports during my research without have to sign contracts with any builder yet? Re: Knock down and rebuild experience 10Jan 22, 2025 8:23 am ![]() Hi Ashington Homes, Did you contract your own architect designer for all the drawings of it's from custom builder? Because if I want to builder to do it, I have to pay them first then they will hold the detailed drawings. If somehow I changed mind, would have wasted the design $$. Also like site survey, soil test, can I find contact to do it and keep all reports during my research without have to sign contracts with any builder yet? So what we do for our clients is the clients pay for the design fees, we manage the process to make sure the build stays on budget ( we use an external design company) and then our clients own the plans. So if they then choose to build with us great, but if they choose another builder they are free to do so and they have full control over the plans. I hope that answers your question cheers Simeon Architectural Homes & Duplexes - specialising in custom designing homes to your budget Get a Free Onsite Consultation Today or send a PM for information, questions or advice. Re: Knock down and rebuild experience 11Jan 22, 2025 12:16 pm Thanks Simeon. ![]() ![]() Hi Ashington Homes, Did you contract your own architect designer for all the drawings of it's from custom builder? Because if I want to builder to do it, I have to pay them first then they will hold the detailed drawings. If somehow I changed mind, would have wasted the design $$. Also like site survey, soil test, can I find contact to do it and keep all reports during my research without have to sign contracts with any builder yet? So what we do for our clients is the clients pay for the design fees, we manage the process to make sure the build stays on budget ( we use an external design company) and then our clients own the plans. So if they then choose to build with us great, but if they choose another builder they are free to do so and they have full control over the plans. I hope that answers your question cheers Simeon Re: Knock down and rebuild experience 12Jan 22, 2025 12:26 pm ![]() Thanks Simeon. ![]() ![]() Hi Ashington Homes, Did you contract your own architect designer for all the drawings of it's from custom builder? Because if I want to builder to do it, I have to pay them first then they will hold the detailed drawings. If somehow I changed mind, would have wasted the design $$. Also like site survey, soil test, can I find contact to do it and keep all reports during my research without have to sign contracts with any builder yet? So what we do for our clients is the clients pay for the design fees, we manage the process to make sure the build stays on budget ( we use an external design company) and then our clients own the plans. So if they then choose to build with us great, but if they choose another builder they are free to do so and they have full control over the plans. I hope that answers your question cheers Simeon You are more than welcome. if you need any advice just give me a shout cheers Simeon Architectural Homes & Duplexes - specialising in custom designing homes to your budget Get a Free Onsite Consultation Today or send a PM for information, questions or advice. Re: Knock down and rebuild experience 13Jan 22, 2025 12:38 pm Great Simeon. Are you able to share me your building cost breakdown too?
We are in the research journey still ,aiming to start construction in 12mths. Not sure if go to volume or custom builder. Budget is definitely an important factor though we are trying to get a bit of style within budget. Thanks ![]() ![]() Thanks Simeon. ![]() So what we do for our clients is the clients pay for the design fees, we manage the process to make sure the build stays on budget ( we use an external design company) and then our clients own the plans. So if they then choose to build with us great, but if they choose another builder they are free to do so and they have full control over the plans. I hope that answers your question cheers Simeon You are more than welcome. if you need any advice just give me a shout cheers Simeon Re: Knock down and rebuild experience 14Jan 22, 2025 12:43 pm Northern pie I have emailed you, if my email doesnt appear can you check your spam? cheers Simeon Architectural Homes & Duplexes - specialising in custom designing homes to your budget Get a Free Onsite Consultation Today or send a PM for information, questions or advice. Re: Knock down and rebuild experience 15Jan 22, 2025 1:11 pm Thanks. Got it. So was your lindfield project delivered and hand in keys? Re: Knock down and rebuild experience 16Jan 22, 2025 1:14 pm ![]() Thanks. Got it. So was your lindfield project delivered and hand in keys? No still building. Roof is on, brickwork nearly finished, started plumbing rough ins, windows next week then render. Will be finished around May, this rain has killed us over xmas Architectural Homes & Duplexes - specialising in custom designing homes to your budget Get a Free Onsite Consultation Today or send a PM for information, questions or advice. Hi, we are knocking down to rebuild. Has anyone had any experience with Stylemaster homes in the last 1-2 years. Any feedback would be appreciated TIA 0 28399 Thanks Katzie. I understand the builder organises inspectors, but I will consider having a separate inspector as well. Do you know roughly how much that would be? I've… 12 35842 8 25322 |