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Knockdown rebuild

Keep the street.Replace the house.

Keep the street you love. We handle approvals, demolition and the new build.

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Why rebuild

Rebuilding can cost less than moving or extending.

For the right block, a new home can cost less than moving or a major renovation, and you keep the location.

A completed Morris Homes project at Padstow Heights
  • Stay in the location you love
  • Build a brand new home
  • Increase equity in land you already own
  • Avoid stamp duty and selling fees
  • A simplified building process
  • A duplex option on the same block

The knockdown rebuild process

We handle approvals, demolition and the build. You move in.

  1. 01

    Obligation-free discovery

    A conversation about the existing home, the block and what you want in its place.

  2. 02

    Planning and design assessment

    The site is checked against current council and NSW planning controls, including whether a duplex is possible.

  3. 03

    Preliminary design and building estimate

    Compliant preliminary drawings and an estimate built from trade take-offs, not a guess.

  4. 04

    Plan approvals and preliminary agreement

    You approve the plans and the budget, and we agree how the project will run.

  5. 05

    Formal documentation and submissions

    Working drawings, engineering and the DA or CDC submission, with demolition arranged.

  6. 06

    Approvals and commencement

    Approvals in place, a HIA fixed price contract signed, the old house cleared and the slab poured.

  7. 07

    Personalised project management to completion

    Your build scheduled and tracked in Buildertrend with progress photos and site inspections.

  8. 08

    Job completion and handover

    Final inspections, the occupation certificate, your walkthrough and a three-month maintenance period.

A completed Morris Homes project in Homebush
A completed Morris Homes duplex at Blue Bay
“Brad shared great transparency with me – on what’s their cost of all the items and their margin on top of it.”

FAQs

Knockdown rebuild questions.

Will Morris Homes demolish my existing house?
Yes. We have a long-standing relationship with a preferred demolition company and can include demolition in the contract, or refer them for you to manage.
How long does a knockdown rebuild take?
The timeframe depends on council planning and regulations, the size and complexity of the design, site challenges and weather. The estimate and tender stage sets a realistic program for your project.
How much does a knockdown rebuild cost?
The main cost drivers are the size of the home, the complexity of your block and your choice of inclusions. We outline these in your building estimate and again in your contract. We do not publish base prices.
Can I rebuild as a duplex?
Often, yes. If the block and the planning controls allow it, a knockdown rebuild is a common way into a duplex. We confirm feasibility per site.
Where do you build?
Across Sydney and the Central Coast. Each project is assessed individually to confirm coverage and site suitability.

Contact us

Thinking about a rebuild? We will come to you.

Send the address of the existing home. We arrange a site inspection.

Call or text
0421 978 738
Office
Unit 3/74 Edward Street, Riverstone NSW 2765
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8 am – 4 pm
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