Knock down and rebuild experience

Ajn88 · Dec 03, 2024 8:45 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

Ashington Homes · Dec 04, 2024 5:20 pm

Ajn88

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

Ajn88 · Dec 04, 2024 11:32 pm

Hi thank you so much. We are in Melbourne. I’m assuming Melbourne might be a tad cheaper than Sydney. I might be wrong. The excel sheet would be extremely helpful.

LL95 · Dec 05, 2024 10:31 pm

Ashington Homes

Ajn88

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!

Ashington Homes · Dec 06, 2024 5:35 am

LL95

Ashington Homes

Ajn88

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

AlexLawyer · Jan 12, 2025 5:23 pm

Ajn88

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.)

Ashington Homes · Jan 13, 2025 8:02 am

AlexLawyer

Ajn88

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

northern pie · Jan 20, 2025 11:08 pm

Ashington Homes

Ajn88

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

northern pie · Jan 20, 2025 11:14 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?

Ashington Homes · Jan 22, 2025 9:23 am

northern pie

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

northern pie · Jan 22, 2025 1:16 pm

Thanks Simeon.

Ashington Homes

northern pie

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

Ashington Homes · Jan 22, 2025 1:26 pm

northern pie

Thanks Simeon.

Ashington Homes

northern pie

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

northern pie · Jan 22, 2025 1:38 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

Ashington Homes

northern pie

Thanks Simeon.

Ashington Homes

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

Ashington Homes · Jan 22, 2025 1:43 pm

Northern pie

I have emailed you, if my email doesnt appear can you check your spam?

cheers

Simeon

northern pie · Jan 22, 2025 2:11 pm

Thanks. Got it.

So was your lindfield project delivered and hand in keys?

Ashington Homes · Jan 22, 2025 2:14 pm

northern pie

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

Celts88 · Feb 18, 2025 2:30 am

Ashington Homes

Northern pie

I have emailed you, if my email doesnt appear can you check your spam?

cheers

Simeon

Simeon

Sorry to be a pest but are you able to share me your building cost breakdown too?

Been in our current house for over 30 years and now the kids are looking at moving out in the next couple of years. Once that happens we have a block in Quinns Rocks (40 minutes North of Perth) that we've sub-divided and will be keeping the 2nd lot for ourself (433sqm). It's right across from the beach with sand dunes in front so will be caught out having to be BAL assessed to confirm rating.

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Ashington Homes · Feb 18, 2025 5:34 am

Celts88

Ashington Homes

Northern pie

I have emailed you, if my email doesnt appear can you check your spam?

cheers

Simeon

Simeon

Sorry to be a pest but are you able to share me your building cost breakdown too?

Been in our current house for over 30 years and now the kids are looking at moving out in the next couple of years. Once that happens we have a block in Quinns Rocks (40 minutes North of Perth) that we've sub-divided and will be keeping the 2nd lot for ourself (433sqm). It's right across from the beach with sand dunes in front so will be caught out having to be BAL assessed to confirm rating.

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Not a problem just email me - simeon@ashingtonhomes.com.au

Ashington Homes · Feb 18, 2025 6:15 am

Hi All

Just following the last post, a quick reminder that if anyone is planning a knock down rebuild and you want an indicative pricing spreadsheet just email me with some basic details of what you are after including:

1. Estimated size in sqm ideally ( if you only know squares just times the number of squares by 9.29)
2. Pool or no pool
3. Structure type ie brick veneer, hebel veneer, or double brick
4. Double story or single story

And I will do my best to send you a spreadsheet that is as close as possible.

My email is simeon@ashingtonhomes.com.au

Cheers

Simeon