Knockdown Rebuild
Start fresh. Build for the long term.
When renovation isn't the answer, we'll help you knock it down and build the home you've always had in mind — on the block you already love.
Who it's for
For homeowners who love their suburb, not their house.
You love the location, the school zone, the neighbours, the trees. The house has done its time. A knockdown rebuild lets you stay exactly where you are — and build something genuinely worth staying for.
Project values typically $1.5M–$3M+ across Melbourne's eastern suburbs.
The Demardi approach
Design & build continuity. One team. No gaps.
- · Demolition management
- · Council and planning approvals
- · Full design & build with our in-house team
- · One dedicated supervisor from day one
- · Real-time client portal access
Knockdown rebuilds in progress
McAuley
Doncaster · Knockdown Rebuild
Moore Street
Box Hill · Knockdown Rebuild
"Mine was a challenging job from the start. Updating a 20 year old apartment to the modern idiom was always going to be hard. I found Demardi through my architect. From the word go, the director and his team manager were right into the detail. The team worked assiduously and with a terrific eye for detail."
Who this is for
This is the right fit if…
- You love your suburb and your street — the house has done its time
- You're ready to commit to an 18–24 month end-to-end program
- Your project budget is $1.5M+
Frequently asked
The questions homeowners ask us most.
When is a knockdown rebuild a better option than a renovation?
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When the existing structure has reached the end of its useful life, when the layout fundamentally doesn't work for how you want to live, or when the cost of upgrading services, structure and energy performance makes a rebuild the more economical long-term choice.
How long does a knockdown rebuild take from start to finish?
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Allow roughly 18–24 months end-to-end: 6–9 months for design and council, then 10–14 months on site. Demolition is the fastest part — design, documentation and approvals carry the program.
Do you handle demolition, council, and the rebuild?
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Yes — knockdown rebuild is run end-to-end. Demolition management, asbestos, planning and building permits, design and full construction all sit with one team. You have one point of contact.
What's the typical knockdown rebuild budget?
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Most projects sit in the $1.5M–$3M+ range across Melbourne's eastern suburbs. Block prep, demolition and site conditions vary that figure significantly — we cost honestly from the first feasibility conversation.
Next Step
Is a knockdown rebuild right for you? Let's talk.
We take on a limited number of projects each year. Tell us about yours and let's see if we're the right fit.