KNOCKDOWN REBUILD

Do you live in the worst house in the best street? Have you found a home in your ideal location, but the home is… well… less than ideal? If so, a knockdown rebuild may be just the solution!

As daunting as the knockdown rebuild process can seem, with experts like Geelong Built in your corner, your new dream home on your existing block can become a reality.

Unfortunately, many older homes are not set up for modern living and the reality is that re-modelling to suit todays lifestyles isn’t always the best option. A knockdown rebuild gives you the ability to get the home of your dreams without having to work around already existing structures and design limitations.  

Below we explore some of the key considerations in the knockdown rebuild process.

Design

When it comes to design the options are endless when we are knocking down and starting from scratch. We will however let the site guide us in terms of the design with orientation and outlook being vital first considerations in the design stage. Then it is about us understanding the family or people we are building for. We truly believe that by understanding our clients we can design meaningful homes that enhance the lives and lifestyles of those we are building for. Your family may love to entertain the masses or you may prefer to snuggle in a cosy room for family time, perhaps you’re a mix of the two. Whatever it is we can design to capture and enhance the essence of your family and bring to life the home of your dreams.

It is also nice to consider the history of the block and the home that is being replaced. Where sentiment is involved, we love to protect elements of the past to honour those in the new property. You may have a beautiful established gum tree which can be considered and retained in the new design or perhaps there are some old bricks that can be creatively used as a small feature in the new home. Bringing the old into the new can be a lovely nod to the past especially on a property that has been in the family for some time or just out of respect to past craftsman and their talents.

Sustainability

When thinking about home design it is important to consider sustainability and how important this is for you. When we think of sustainability we think of passive design principles, materials, minimizing waste, heating and cooling, solar power, airflow, green areas and also longevity of design and materials. How can this home best suit you not only now but well into the future?

Without doubt, the new home will be significantly more energy-efficient than the previous home. How much you wish to embrace sustainability in the new design is up to you but with the amazing technologies now available and the long term energy savings we believe in optimizing sustainability for the future comfort of your family as well as the future of the planet.  

Project Management

There’s more to a knockdown rebuild than just the design and the build stage. Many builds will require council planning and there’s always demolition, abolishment of services, upgrades to infrastructure, consideration of neighbours, the list goes on! That is why having an experienced team on your side is vital so that they can do the running around for you and you can enjoy the process with the stress taken off your hands.

Build

Now for the exciting part, the build!! By now you will have made all the design and selection decisions for your beautiful new home. This is where you get to sit back, relax and watch the magic happen. We keep you constantly updated and informed around the build and love to meet you on-site to show you the progress. There is nothing more exciting than handing over a beautiful home that has brought new life to an existing area and uniquely captured the essence of those it was designed for.

If it all sounds a bit overwhelming that’s why we are here to help and to guide you. You don’t need to be the expert in this, we will work with you to achieve the outcome of your dreams using our knowledge and expertise gained over many years of experience. We are here to make this a stress free, enjoyable and maybe even fun process!

Talk to us about your knockdown rebuild. We have you covered from concept to completion and can’t wait to explore the possibilities with you.