Knock Down Rebuild

Renovating can seem like a fun and budget friendly way to transform your home but the reality can be a far cry from the image portrayed by reality TV and Instagram reno accounts.

One of the biggest risks people encounter while renovating is unexpected costs. This can be in the form of uncovering additional structural work needed, removal of hazardous materials such as asbestos, and the cost to get rid of waste.

Not to mention, the timeline in a major renovation project can very easily snowball, particularly when you’re undertaking a large part of the renovation yourself. We all know how busy life can get and when juggling work, family and a reno, it’s not uncommon to delay work on the home when other life admin gets in the way.

One of the lesser considered but incredibly valuable benefits of a knock down rebuild is the opportunity to make your home more sustainable. 

A knock down rebuild allows you to achieve the optimal orientation for your home, helping to keep it warm in winter and cool in summer. A lot of older homes also don’t include things such as insulation, water tanks and modern, energy-efficient electrical fittings, that can reduce your impact on the environment AND save you big dollars at bill time. 
 

While you can sometimes find an existing home that ticks MOST of your boxes and a renovation gives you the opportunity to get your home to a design that’s closer to what you want. A new build is really the only option where you don’t have to compromise on exactly what you want. While there are of course still site specific considerations, a new build provides the perfect blank canvas to ensure your floorplan and finishing’s are uniquely suited to your own personal needs and style.