Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Knockdown Rebuild 2May 09, 2018 10:08 am Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Knockdown Rebuild 6Jun 29, 2018 6:09 pm Hey dsouzatash, I'm at the start of a KDR project myself, and I'll give you a few tips of what I've learnt so far: You need to go a bit of research on what is allowed on your land yourself. You need to check if there are any covenants on the land. You need to know what residential zone schedule your land is in, and therefore what you are permitted to build on it, whether there are any overlays. You need to draw out your building envelope, the setbacks of your existing house and that of your neighbours. You say your block is at a roundabout and on a slope. This may or may not be straightforward for a volume builder, depending on the size of the block and the amount of slope. And here's what I recommend. If it's not a straightforward build - ie if a pre-existing house design can't be plonked straight down onto your plot, DO NOT go with a volume builder. I have found this out myself: even the volume builders that say they can customize their design, find it very difficult and expensive to do so, and really aren't very good at coping with change, or even knowing the regulations outside of their usual box. So if you need a slightly unusual build, don't go with the 3 you have listed there - talk with a custom builder. If you can fit a standard design, then visit those builders in person, visit their display homes, and get several quotes on a house plan that you like. Good luck with it all. My build with Inspired/ Como Homes:Â https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=93656 Re: Knockdown Rebuild 7Jul 10, 2018 8:25 am You also need to consider that volume builders have a maximum fall that they can build on. I think it is a maximum of maybe 2 to 3 meters. Any higher than that then the volume builder won't be able to build on your land. Also, factor in the demolition process, from installing an electricity pit if you have overhead powerlines to the actual demolition. This is a process unto itself and it takes several months as well as it adds to your costs. if the original house is in good condition most of what you listed could be added in stages without the need for KDR and costs and disruption of having to live elsewhere… 1 13701 Hi We have finally decided to complete a KDR on our corner plot in NE Melbourne suburbs. Given its a corner plot approx. 400 sqm just a standard design may not fit the… 0 8584 multiple occ properties are always billed by trades at a premium, rarely per sqm for the lot. You either have trades you know whoe will do by sqm or youre going to get… 1 2259 |