Knockdown Rebuild in Adelaide
Pull down what is on your block and rebuild a brand new home in the same location. Usually cheaper than buying-and-building elsewhere, but the process has more moving parts than people expect.
$550K - $900K
rebuild only - excludes existing land value
14 - 20 months
demolition adds 2 - 4 months over a new build
What this means in practice
You love your suburb but the house is tired
This journey suits you if
- You love your suburb but the house is tired
- Block is right, design is wrong
- Renovation cost is approaching rebuild cost
What goes wrong most
- Demolition surprises (asbestos, services)
- Council overlays and heritage
- Temporary accommodation logistics
How it actually unfolds
The steps that move the needle. We sit beside you on each one.
- 1
Run the KDR vs renovate maths
If renovation cost > 60-70% of rebuild cost, KDR usually wins on outcome. We work the numbers with you.
- 2
Demolition scope
Asbestos check, services capping, council demolition consent. Get this priced before signing the build contract.
- 3
Temporary accommodation
Where do you live during the rebuild? This is often the budget item people miss.
- 4
Build contract
Make sure demolition is in scope or clearly excluded. Site costs for demo'd blocks can differ from greenfield.
- 5
Demolition + rebuild
Demolition first, then build runs as a normal new home build. We sit through both ends.
Plan your KDR with an advisor
Adelaide-based advisor. No retainer. No upselling. We have walked this exact journey with hundreds of families.
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