Knock down rebuild Sydney
Tear down the old and build your dream home
You love your local coffee shop. Your kids love their school. You love how close you live to your family. But is your home’s layout or style ready for a refresh?
Whether your current home feels too small, outdated, or doesn’t make the most of your block, you don’t have to sacrifice your location for the home of your dreams.
At Icon Homes, we’re Sydney’s knock down rebuild specialists. If the idea of a knock down rebuild seems confronting, we’re here to ease your fears and help you see the hidden potential your block has.
With no cookie-cutter designs to stick to, no hidden costs, and no chance your home will look like your neighbour’s, you can finally love every part of where you live. We also guide you through the entire process, from your initial site inspection and site assessment through to demolition, planning, and the full construction process, making your knock down rebuild project as stress-free as possible.
The benefits of knock down rebuilds
1. Less costly
Moving home can incur a range of costs, including stamp duty, real estate fees, legal expenses, and removalists’ fees. A knock down rebuild of your existing house avoids these while allowing you to invest directly into a brand new, custom home on your own land.
2. Fewer changes
Your home can change completely, while your life stays the same. Your kids can stay at the same school, you won’t need to find new local amenities and shops, and you can keep your current address.
3. More cost-effective than renovations
Renovations often come with hidden issues and surprise costs. Often when you peel back the layers of your existing home, there are far more unforeseen issues that arise that are out of your control. By starting over with a blank slate, you’ll end up with a brand new home without the hassles of renovating the old one.
4. Better energy efficiency
One of the benefits many homeowners don’t think of when it comes to knock down rebuilds is improving their home’s energy efficiency. A new build means you can include the latest insulation, appliances, and smart technology, helping you reduce ongoing maintenance and energy costs while doing your part for the planet.
5. Increased property value
Your land is worth what it’s worth, but what’s sitting on it can make a significant difference to your property value. Replacing a dated or poorly designed house with a new custom home, or even duplexes, will increase your property value once it’s completed, and will likely continue to rise over time.
6. Full design flexibility
Starting fresh means you’re not limited by your existing structure. A knock down rebuild gives you complete freedom during the design phase to create a home design, floor plan, and internal fixtures that reflect your personal style and lifestyle.
7. Better use of your block
A knock down rebuild allows you to rethink how your home sits on your land. Whether you’re building a single or double-storey home, you can maximise space, natural light, and functionality across every square metre.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to pick one of your designs?
Not at all. You’re more than welcome to start from scratch. However, if you’re unsure, we can use one of our many designs as a starting point. This will help by showing us what you do and don’t like, so we can tailor layouts, internal fixtures, and finishes to create something that suits you perfectly.
What if my block is sloping or an irregular shape?
No problem! We’ve worked with plenty of challenging blocks and always design every home to suit the land it’s built on. We assess all site conditions during a free site inspection or site visit, ensuring your new home design responds to the land, existing services, and any constraints such as significant trees or existing pools.
We also do a full site inspection and detailed survey before giving the green light, ensuring your home sits in the best possible position.
Can I make changes during the design process?
You sure can. That’s part of what makes building with us different! We’ll keep working with you through as many design revisions as you need until everything feels just right before starting the building process.
Will I know the full cost before I sign the contract?
Yes. We’re big believers in clarity and honesty from the very beginning. Before you sign off on your building contract, we’ll confirm all costings with respect to your design, external, internal, flooring and electrical finishes, and all clearly defined provisional allowances that have been noted previously in your tender.
Do you handle council approvals?
Yes, we do. We have extensive experience working with multiple councils throughout Sydney, which means we know exactly what we need to get started. We take care of the whole council process, including navigating council regulations, queries raised by your local council, and obtaining building approval or a complying development certificate where needed.
Can I be involved during the build?
Absolutely! Your dedicated site supervisor will guide you through key stages of the construction phase, inviting you on-site to review progress and make key decisions such as where light fittings will go and how the tiles in your home are set out.
How do I get started?
It all starts with a chat. Reach out to us to arrange a free site inspection or site assessment, and we’ll guide you through the entire knock down rebuild process from start to finish.
Why Icon Homes
Trusted team of local builders
We’re a dedicated team of local builders who understand our area of Sydney, bringing local knowledge and care to every rebuild project.
Knock down rebuild experience
We have over 10 years of experience creating custom homes across the Northern Beaches and North Shore.
Luxury homes and appliances
We provide exceptional craftsmanship and install high-end appliances to give you the home of your dreams.
Ready to upgrade your existing property?
The reality is that you often have to make sacrifices when it comes to your home. But what if you didn’t have to? At Icon Homes, we’ll work with you to design and build a home that matches your preferences and meets your needs. To find out more, contact us today.