The 8 Knockdown Rebuild Essentials Your Builder Should Offer

by Carlisle Homes

What exactly is a knockdown rebuild project?

A knockdown and rebuild project involves demolishing an old home or property to make way for a brand-new residence to perfectly suit your personal style and needs. According to the Housing Industry Association (HIA), these knockdown and rebuild projects account for nearly one-third of all new detached homes across the country (Source: REA), highlighting the growing popularity of knocking down and rebuilding as a preferred option for homeowners and investors alike.

For those who are keen to move into a new neighbourhood, or want to stay in the same neighbourhood they know and love, a knockdown rebuild in Melbourne provides the perfect opportunity to create a spacious home with all of the mod-cons that meet their lifestyle requirements. Rather than dealing with the hidden costs and challenges of renovating an old home, or settling for a block of land with an established house that doesn’t fully align with their vision, many are choosing to rebuild in Melbourne and other cities where expert advice and specialist knockdown rebuild services are readily available. 

When you work alongside knockdown rebuild experts like Carlisle Homes, homeowners can ensure there are no unexpected costs during their build journey, making it easier to build their dream home in their preferred location. Why buy someone else's dream when you can create your own? 

Weighing up a knockdown rebuild? Here’s what you should expect from your builder. 

If you love everything about the area you live in, but nothing about your home, a knockdown rebuild project can be a great option. Before you commit however, make sure your builder offers these eight important inclusions to ensure you’re getting the build quality, guarantees and high quality construction you want from your brand new home. 

It’s not uncommon to want different things from your home as your family grows. Perhaps you want a little privacy from the kids with a parent’s retreat, a bigger outdoor area for entertaining, multi-functional living spaces to accommodate study and working from home, or a rumpus room where the children can hang out with their friends. Something that suits your lifestyle perfectly.

You may have discovered that a knockdown and rebuild project is the smarter choice when it comes to your dream home. It’s more cost effective and you can customise your home to suit your lifestyle perfectly. Learn more about Carlisle’s customisable floor plans here.

If you have researched the benefits of a knockdown and rebuild, you may have discovered that a knock down rebuild project is generally cheaper per square metre than renovating and you’re not buying an established home that suits someone else’s family. With a knockdown rebuild project you get to build a brand new, energy-efficient home that perfectly suits your lifestyle, while also saving on stamp duty costs as you’re not purchasing a new property. Read more about the entire process for knockdown rebuild here. 

At Carlisle Homes, we are the best knock down rebuild builders Melbourne has to offer, with an exceptionally high build quality, full transparency with upfront pricing, as well as impeccable value for money with an extensive range of luxury and premium inclusions 365 days of the year as standard in all of our homes. So before you sign with any other builder in Victoria, make sure they offer you these eight important things:

1. A dedicated team of knockdown rebuild specialists 

Right from the get-go, one of our experienced and friendly knockdown rebuild team members will be assigned to provide you with personalised customer service and clear, regular communication. At Carlisle, we aim to exceed our customers’ expectations every step of the way. From the moment you first step into our display homes, our dedicated team of experts are focused on providing you with a better experience throughout the entire home building process.

2. More premium standard inclusions

We believe there are some things that should just be included in the base price of a home. What our competitors call ‘extras’ we call standard inclusions. Discover inclusions with impressive features for your dream home including the latest European appliances, designer tapware, resort-style oversized showers and elegant kitchens complete with expansive island benches and so much more. Every day in your Carlisle home will be filled with luxury when better inclusions come as standard.

Not only do our homes come with more inclusions, but we only use trusted Australian products and reputable brands so your new modern home will have all the key features you’ve envisaged.

3. Your new home, your way. 

We all want different things from our homes – perhaps you dream of a designer kitchen, a super-sized walk-in robe or a spacious alfresco area where you can entertain friends and family. And maybe your old house or existing property just isn’t cutting it anymore but you know that you want to stay in the same location. When you build with Carlisle, you can build a new house that reflects your own style with everything you’ve ever wanted. 

Choose from over 100 different home designs with flexible layouts to suit a contemporary lifestyle, and a wide range of façade options so you can create a unique look. 

At our state-of-the-art Spectra Showroom, you’ll be able to see and touch the latest designer fixtures and finishes, and with the help of a fully-qualified Interior Designer, choose the perfect ones to suit your new home. The showroom has been specifically designed to make the knockdown rebuild process and the journey to your dream home easy and enjoyable.