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Knock Down Rebuild in Brisbane

A knock down rebuild lets you keep the street you love. We knock down the old house and rebuild on the same block, so your kids’ school and your mates stay down the road. Only the house changes, and the new custom home is designed for your site, your street and the way your family lives now.

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Love the Street? A Knock Down Rebuild Instead of Renovating

Sometimes renovating can only take an older house so far. If the layout is wrong and the stumps have shifted, a renovation still leaves you working around the old floor plan. The old ceiling heights and the way the house sits on the block stay the same too. Knocking down and rebuilding gives you a home designed for how your family lives now, on land you already own in the suburb you don’t want to leave. If you’re still weighing it up, our post on knock down rebuild vs renovate compares the two in more detail.

For your knockdown rebuild, you deal with one team and one contract. We coordinate the demolition, service disconnections, council approvals, engineering and the full build, so there are no gaps between trades and no timelines for you to chase.

How a Knock Down Rebuild Works

Feasibility and design: we look at your block’s orientation, slope and setbacks and at what you want from the new home, then design it to suit the site.
Approvals: we prepare and manage the demolition approval and the building approval, including any overlays that apply to your property.
Demolition and disconnections: the services are disconnected, then the old house is knocked down and removed.
Rebuild: we build your new custom home through to handover.

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What Drives the Cost of a Knock Down Rebuild in Brisbane?

A knockdown rebuild carries costs a standard new build doesn’t, so we lay them out early and include them in a fixed-price quote once the design is finished:

Demolition and removal: knocking down the old house, clearing the site and disposing of the materials.
Service disconnection and reconnection: power, water, sewer and gas.
Asbestos: older homes may need licensed removal, which we identify before demolition.
Ground conditions: reactive clay, old drainage or shifted stumps, which are common in the Redlands, can affect the new slab and footings.
The new home itself: its design, size and finishes, which make up the largest part of any rebuild.

Because we’ve pulled apart plenty of older homes across Cleveland, Ormiston and Wellington Point, we know what tends to sit under them. We plan for it before the demolition starts, rather than finding it halfway through the rebuild.

Why Choose Iconic for Your Knock Down Rebuild

One team from demolition to handover: QBCC licensed (licence 15141694) and based in Cleveland.
Knock down rebuild homes designed for your block, not dropped in from a display village.
Upfront about the costs that come with a rebuild, so there are fewer surprises later.

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Timber and glass staircase beside a wine wall in a custom built home in Cleveland

Designed for Real Life

Knock Down Rebuild Homes Designed for Brisbane Blocks

We’re QBCC licensed (licence 15141694) and based in Cleveland. We’ve done knock down rebuilds across the Redlands and Brisbane, and we understand what each one needs, especially around asbestos, character overlays and heritage considerations.

Kitchen and dining area with herringbone timber floors in a Cleveland custom home

Main bedroom with a walk-through ensuite in a custom built home in Thornlands

Double-height void with a glass balcony and timber batten screen in a Cleveland custom home

Galley kitchen with white shaker cabinets and a window splashback in a custom home in Cleveland

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Is a Custom Knock Down Rebuild Right for Your Family?

If you’re thinking about a knock down rebuild, you’ve probably lived in the house long enough to know what doesn’t work. The bedrooms might be too small, the living areas might face the wrong way or the house might not make the most of the block.

Plenty of knockdown rebuild builders work from a range of set designs, often the same homes you walk through in a display village. We design every rebuild from scratch around your block and your family, so the new house suits the site rather than the other way around.

Designing a Custom Home on a Waterfront Block in Raby Bay

One of the projects further down this page is a waterfront custom home in Raby Bay. The home looks out over the canal, with an infinity-edge pool, a sunken deck, outdoor areas for entertaining and bi-fold doors that frame the water from the living areas. If your knock down rebuild is on a waterfront block, the feasibility review covers the engineering and council requirements for the site before any design work starts.

Knocking Down an Older House in Bulimba and Brisbane’s Older Suburbs

Parts of Bulimba sit under Brisbane City Council’s traditional building character overlay. Council says the overlay is intended to maintain the traditional, pre-1947 streetscape, and that new houses are to be designed to fit in with the character of the street. The overlay has its own demolition requirements, so whether an older house can come down depends on the house and the address.

We check what applies to your property at the start of the feasibility review. If the house can be knocked down, we design your knockdown rebuild home to suit the street as well as your family.

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Floating timber staircase with glass balustrade in a double height entry

Our Six-Step Knock Down Rebuild Process

Our six-step rebuild process comes from years of building high-end custom homes across Brisbane and the Redlands. Each step is there so you know what happens next, from the first site visit to the day you get the keys.

Knockdown Rebuild Site Consultation and Feasibility Review

We look at the site and your brief, then explain the timing, the council rules that apply and what the site allows for your new home.

Custom Knockdown Rebuild Design and Fixed-Price Quote

Your new home is designed from scratch for your land and the way your family lives, and you get a fixed-price quote once your knockdown rebuild plans are finished.

Planning and Approvals for the Demolition and Your New Home

We coordinate the council applications, permits and documents needed to knock down the old house safely and build the new one.

Demolition of the Old House and Site Preparation

Our team arranges every part of the knockdown, from the service disconnections to removing the old house and leaving a clear site.

Construction of Your New Home

With a clear site and approved plans, construction of the rebuild begins, with experienced trades and close supervision on site.

Completion and Handover of Your Rebuilt Home

You receive a finished custom built home with full documentation and warranties, and we walk through it with you before handover.

Client Testimonials

What Our Clients Are Saying

    
 
 
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   Kieran Hearley 
 20 October 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We were referred to Steve & Brent by a friend and were told they were amazing. After talking to several mainstream building companies, we talked to Steve & Brent and were immediately impressed with their communication and professionalism.

We have just finished building our dream home with Iconic and we could not be happier. The whole process was seamless and the team guided us through every single step. Steve's vast building experience really shines through at every point in the process and he helped us design the most amazing home for our family.

Iconic use only the best contractors in the business, so you know the people they are using to build your home are the best in Brisbane.

Steve and Brent were there for us at every possible decision making point in the process of designing our home and were always available to answer questions and give advice on how to approach any kind of issue.

The Iconic team are simply amazing. One of the guys Cam was just fantastic on site, great bloke and nothing was ever an issue. Right up to handover day, the guys were meticulously going through the house to ensure when we took ownership everything was 100% perfect for us.

I highly recommend Iconic to anyone looking to build their dream home. In my opinion there isn't any team that is better.

Thanks Steve, Brent & Cam for building our dream home!
  
 
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   Cindy Jeeves 
 19 August 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have built four homes, and working with Steve & Brent from Iconic Homes has been the best experience by far.

Steve & Brent built our beautiful home on Long street and watching our dream turn into a really was so exciting. From the very beginning, they approached our build as if they were building their own home. Their attention to detail and commitment to quality were evident in every suggestion they made, all of which greatly improved the final result.

They took the time to thoroughly understand our vision, making sure every detail was exactly what we wanted. There were no hidden costs—everything was transparent from start to finish. The workmanship was exceptional, and the entire process was smooth and stress-free.

I highly recommend Iconic Homes to anyone looking to build. Their dedication, expertise, and personal touch make all the difference.

We couldn't be happier with our new home, it is absolutely stunning!
  
 
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   Gavin hursthouse 
 20 February 2022
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We can highly recommend Iconic Homes and Construction without reservation.

They are highly professional and we couldn’t be happier with the service, workmanship and craftsmanship delivered.

Being in another state had no conflict with our build as Steve and Brent would make regular phone calls and as the project progressed, they would make regular video calls to go over finer details and/or ways project details could be improved or refined.
They are always available and happy for catch ups/ discussions on the project whether it be a late evening or weekend to discuss things if need be.
We were always kept informed with mile stone marks of the building.

They have a large range of qualified tradesmen at hand that deliver quality workmanship.
The attention to detail is second to none, completing works with care and precision.

We are extremely happy that we have had no hesitation in starting our next project with them.

Gavin & Sheridan
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   Matt Cranitch 
 14 January 2022
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. For people as fussy as us, using Steve and Brent for our Hamptons style new build was an obvious choice from first meeting. Having been burnt by previous stressful and frustrating building/renovation experiences, Steve and Brent allayed our fears and concerns by working closely with us from the start to ensure we could achieve our dream within budget. They even invited us into their private homes that they built themselves to inspect the finished product. During construction Steve and Brent updated us regularly and we did not have to worry about a thing - it was such a good feeling to know that we were in good hands. Even when we made minor changes on the fly, Steve and Brent were extremely accommodating! Their professionalism, attention to detail, knowledge, communication, friendliness and courtesy won us over and has us speaking their praises. We most appreciated their hands on approach (literally on site on the tools everyday!) and the fact that we knew what we were getting was exactly what we wanted. Thanks again Steve and Brent! We hope you'll still be building when we're ready to do our next one!
  
 
  
  
 
 
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Knock Down Rebuild FAQs

Got another question? Please reach out to us!
After 20 years of building homes in Brisbane, we have built all sorts of homes and dealt with all planning, design and approval scenarios!

It depends on the house and what you want from it. A renovation can update an older home, but you’re still working around the old structure, the old layout and the way the house sits on the block. A knock down rebuild gives you a new home designed around your family and the street it sits in. We’ll look at the house and the block with you and explain both options before you decide.

Generally you need a demolition approval to remove the existing house and a building approval for the new home. Any overlays on your property, such as character, flood or vegetation overlays, also have to be considered. We prepare and manage these approvals as part of your rebuild, so you’re not coordinating separate consultants yourself. Our guide to knock down rebuild approvals and planning in Brisbane goes into more detail.

Yes. Because you’re rebuilding on the block you already own, you keep the location, including the school catchment, the commute, the neighbours and the routine.

Yes, you’ll need alternative accommodation from demolition through to handover. We can give you a clear timeline so you can plan.

Yes. We coordinate licensed asbestos removal as part of the demolition process. It’s all included in the project scope.

We assess each block individually. If your home is in Brisbane, the Redlands, Cleveland or nearby suburbs, we can visit the site. We’ll advise on whether knocking down and rebuilding will work, including the zoning, access and site conditions.

Potentially, depending on your zoning and lot size. We’ll assess this during the initial site review.

Book a free site consultation. We’ll walk you through your options, answer your questions, and help you decide whether a knock down rebuild is right for you and your family.

Typically, a knockdown rebuild takes 10 to 16 months from the first site assessment to moving in, including the demolition and council approvals.

A knockdown rebuild is when the existing house on your land is demolished and a new home is built in its place. You keep the land, the address and the street you love, and you get a new house that suits your family today. It usually goes through a site review, design, approvals and demolition before the new build starts.

It usually is when you love where you live but the house no longer suits your family. Rebuilding lets you stay in the same street and the same school catchment while you get a new home designed around the site. If your home just needs more room, a house extension may be the better fit, and we can talk you through both.

The cost of a knock down rebuild depends on the new home you design, the demolition and the services. It also depends on what’s under the old house, such as asbestos or poor ground. Two rebuilds on the same street can be priced very differently. We give you a fixed-price quote once the design is finished, so you know what you’re paying before the old house comes down.

We do. As part of your rebuild, we arrange the demolition approval, the service disconnections and any licensed asbestos removal. Then we arrange the demolition itself, so the new build starts on a clear site.

Before you buy, it’s worth checking the zoning and any overlays on the property, such as character, flood or vegetation overlays, and any easements across the block. These can affect whether the old house can come down and what you can build in its place. If you’re thinking of buying, we can visit the site with you and explain what knocking down and rebuilding there would involve.