What we offer
Knockdown rebuilds in Canberra
Start fresh in the neighbourhoods you love with our knockdown rebuild services in Canberra!
We offer comprehensive knockdown rebuild services, handling everything from the demolition of your old property to the construction of a custom new home tailored to your preferences.
Take advantage of our knockdown rebuild services to build a larger home in an established suburb. Preserve the community ties you value while enjoying a brand-new, custom-designed home.
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Reimagined Living Spaces
From Demolition to Dream Homes
At Dalmo Homes, we specialise in knockdown rebuilds in Canberra and surrounding regions, offering a complete transformation of your existing property into a modern, energy-efficient home.
Choosing a knockdown rebuild allows you to stay in the neighbourhood you love with all the benefits of contemporary living, custom-designed to suit your lifestyle.
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Stay Local
Maintain your local connections and lifestyle, enjoying the same neighbours and community ties in a brand-new home.
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Tailored Modern Living
Experience custom-designed living spaces that are built to your preferences. Our homes are functional and modern!
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Cost Efficiency
Opt for a financially smarter alternative to extensive renovations, with a knockdown rebuild solution that increases property value and living standards.
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Expertise and Reliability
Rely on Dalmo Homes’ years of experience in the industry, ensuring a streamlined process throughout the knockdown rebuild project.
How we work
At Dalmo Homes, we start by understanding your vision and lifestyle needs. We discuss your ideas, requirements, and budget to ensure we capture your specific goals for your knockdown rebuild project.
Next, our design team works closely with you to create a thoughtful and functional layout, selecting high-quality materials and ensuring your new home reflects your preferences.
We secure all necessary building and development approvals to keep the project on track.
Next, we proceed with a careful and controlled demolition of your existing property.
Our demolitions are eco-friendly; we dispose of old materials safely and recycle what’s possible.
We ensure that the site is cleared and prepared for the new construction, laying a solid foundation for your new home.
With the design finalised and approvals in place, we move on to the construction phase.
Our expert team meticulously manages each custom construction phase, maintaining open communication to keep you informed and involved throughout the process.
We ensure every detail is executed to the highest standard.
Finally, we apply detailed finishing touches to your new home, ensuring it not only meets but exceeds your expectations.
We conduct a thorough final inspection and walkthrough, making sure every aspect aligns with your preferences before handing over the keys to your new, custom-designed home.
Our knockdown rebuilds are designed by you!
Visit our portfolio to explore some of our knockdown rebuild projects.
Frequently asked question
Knockdown rebuilds in established suburbs offer significant advantages over building in new suburbs. Established areas typically feature larger blocks, providing more space for a substantial home without the constraints of smaller, newer blocks.
Additionally, these suburbs are often closer to the city and essential amenities, such as schools, shops, and public transportation, which newer suburbs further out may lack. This proximity adds convenience and can significantly increase property value.
Opting for a knockdown rebuild over renovation means starting fresh with a modern foundation and structure tailored to contemporary standards, such as higher ceilings and more efficient layouts.
Renovations, while useful, often must work within the constraints of old designs and materials, which can limit the extent of changes possible and may not fully meet your needs.
A knockdown rebuild allows for complete customisation, ensuring every aspect of the new home fits your lifestyle without the limitations of an existing, aged structure.
The cost of a knockdown rebuild in Canberra varies based on factors such as house size, design choices, and materials used.
On average, you can expect to spend anywhere from $2,000 to $3,000 per square metre, which includes demolition and new construction costs.
For a more accurate estimate please contact us to obtain a personalised quote based on your requirements.
The cost of the demolition part of a knockdown rebuild in Canberra typically ranges from $20,000 to $50,000.
This variation depends on the size of the existing structure, the presence of hazardous materials like asbestos, and the complexity of the site.
Please contact us to get a detailed demolition quote that considers all relevant factors.
Whether it's cheaper to extend your home or proceed with a knockdown and rebuild depends largely on the existing conditions and your long-term goals.
Extensions might be less costly upfront but can be limited by the existing structure and land size.
Knockdown rebuilds, while initially more expensive, offer a brand-new modern home that is precisely designed to your preferences and maximises your land's potential.
While renovations can be cost-effective for small upgrades, significant upgrades can quickly become as expensive as building a new house due to underlying structural changes, updating old electrical and plumbing works, and other hidden costs.
Building a new house provides certainty in costs and outcomes, with everything designed to current standards from the start.
A knockdown rebuild involves demolishing an old home and constructing a new one on the same block of land.
The process starts with obtaining the necessary building approvals and preparing the site, followed by the demolition of the existing structure. After clearing and preparing the site, construction of the new home begins based on the custom designs that have been prepared to meet the homeowner's specifications. This approach allows for modernising the living space fully and tailoring it to precise requirements.
Dalmo Homes is committed to environmentally responsible practices. We carefully sort and salvage reusable materials from the demolished house. Usable items such as timber, bricks, and certain fixtures are either recycled or repurposed for new construction projects, helping to reduce waste and environmental impact.
Yes, whenever possible, Dalmo Homes reuses materials from the demolished house in the new construction.
Reclaimed materials such as hardwood and bricks can be effectively incorporated into the new building, adding unique character and reducing the overall environmental footprint of the construction.
Typically, the process can take 6 to 18 months, depending on the project's complexity and scale, ensuring a quality build from the ground up.
Yes, while it's best to finalise designs early, we accommodate changes during the rebuild process to ensure your new home meets your expectations, subject to timing and cost considerations.
Feel free to contact us by email or give us a call to discuss your building project. We will then provide you with a personalised quote based on your specific requirements.