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Knock Down Rebuild in Brisbane

Your kids’ school is around the corner. Your mates are down the road. The only problem is the house. A knock-down rebuild lets you keep everything you love about the location and replace the rest.

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70+ Years of Combined Experience
Seamless Support from Start to Finish
Custom Homes Designed Around You

Build On The Perfect Site

Love the Street? Rebuild Instead of Renovating

Sometimes renovating just doesn’t stack up. The layout is wrong, the stumps have shifted, and by the time you’ve fixed everything you’ve spent more than a new build would have cost. A knock down rebuild gives you a home designed for how your family lives now — on the land you already own, in the suburb you don’t want to leave.

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, setbacks and what you want from the new home, then design 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 — services are disconnected and the old house is demolished and removed.
Rebuild — construction of your new custom home through to handover.

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Our Commitment

What Drives the Cost of a Knock Down Rebuild

A rebuild carries costs a standard new build doesn’t, so we lay them out early:

Demolition and removal — including site clearing and disposal.
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 common in the Redlands can affect the new slab and footings.
The new home itself — design, size and specification.

Because we’ve pulled apart plenty of older homes across Cleveland, Ormiston and Wellington Point, we know what tends to sit under them — and we plan for it before the demolition starts, rather than discovering it mid-build.

Why Choose Iconic

One team from demolition to handover — QBCC licensed (Lic. 15141694), Cleveland-based, 70+ years of combined experience.
Homes designed for your block, not dropped in from a display village.
Upfront about the rebuild-specific costs, so there are fewer surprises later.

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Designed for Real Life

Brisbane Blocks. Custom Builds. No Templates.

We’re QBCC licensed (Lic. 15141694) and based in Cleveland. We’ve done knock-down rebuilds across the Redlands and Brisbane and understand the specific requirements, especially around asbestos, character overlays, and heritage considerations.

Homes Built With Certainty.
Delivered With Confidence.

Our six-step process has been shaped by years of building Brisbane’s most refined custom homes.
It’s designed to remove doubt, elevate quality, and deliver an experience as considered as the home itself

Site Consultation & Feasibility Review

We assess your block, brief, and vision, and provide clarity on timing, regulations, and potential.

Custom Design Collaboration

Your home begins with architectural intent, designed specifically for your land, lifestyle, and long-term goals.

Planning & Approval Management

We coordinate all council applications, permits, and documentation required for safe, compliant demolition.

Demolition & Site Preparation

Our team arranges all aspects of the knockdown, including disconnection, removal, and clear site handover.

Construction of Your New Home

With a clear site and approved plans, construction begins, carried out with expert trades and constant oversight.

Completion & Final Handover

You receive a finished custom built home that has been built to exacting standards, with full documentation, warranties, and care.

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 FAQ’s

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 how much you’d need to change. Once a renovation involves re-stumping, rewiring, moving walls and fixing hidden problems, the cost can climb past what a new build would have been — and you’re still left working around an old structure. A rebuild gives you a brand-new home designed for how you live now. We help you weigh both paths honestly against your block and budget before you decide.

Generally you need a demolition approval to remove the existing house and a building approval for the new home, plus consideration of any overlays on your property — character, flood, vegetation or others depending on the site. We prepare and manage these approvals as part of the process, so you’re not coordinating separate consultants yourself.

That’s the whole point of a rebuild. Because you’re building on the block you already own, you keep the location — the school catchment, the commute, the neighbours and the routine — and replace only the house.

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 you’re located in Redlands, Cleveland, or surrounds, we can conduct a site visit and advise on feasibility, including 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 10 to 16 months from initial assessment to move-in, including demolition and council approvals.