Knockdown Rebuild

Create your dream home in a neighbourhood you love.

Knockdown Rebuild offers you a unique opportunity to reimagine your old home without having to leave schools, parks, and local amenities in the neighbourhood you love. If you love your location but need a new space that better fits your lifestyle, our rebuild specialists are here to help you create a modern home you’ll love on your existing block. Speak to one of our experts today to explore house designs and start your knockdown rebuild journey.

Reasonable Prices

Building new is often more affordable per square metre than renovating or extending. With a knockdown rebuild, you’ll enjoy a modern, energy-efficient home for less while avoiding the complexity and cost of renovations.

Personalised Touch

While our homes come with expertly crafted designs, we offer a range of customisation options to ensure your home perfectly suits your family's needs and lifestyle.

Build Quality

With Melbourne Homes, you can rely on exceptional craftsmanship and solid structural integrity. Our long-term guarantees and build-time promise ensure your home is built to last, giving you lasting peace of mind.

Is Knockdown Rebuild right for me?

Gain confidence in the potential of your block with a free, no-obligation site assessment from our expert Knockdown Rebuild team. We’ll help you understand the unique characteristics of your site and identify opportunities, as well as any challenges, to ensure a smooth and cost-effective build.

Eligibility

Determining your eligibility depends on key factors like land suitability, local regulations, and any heritage overlays affecting your property. At Melbourne Homes, we’re here to support you every step of the way, making sure your dream home meets all requirements and becomes a reality.

Land Suitability

Specific criteria must be met to determine if your block is suitable for a knockdown rebuild. Flatter, larger blocks are ideal, helping streamline the construction process. Key considerations include setbacks, easements, and existing trees, all of which are assessed to ensure compliance with local building regulations.

Navigating Local Regulations

At Melbourne Homes, we manage the entire council approval process to ensure everything goes smoothly. From navigating zoning requirements to obtaining construction permits, our team takes care of the details—so you can focus on the exciting journey of building your dream home, knowing it meets all local regulations.

Heritage Overlays

If your property is in a heritage-listed area, specific guidelines may apply to maintain the neighbourhood’s historical character. Our team will evaluate your block and guide you through your options to ensure full compliance. Should any restrictions impact your plans, we’ll offer clear, honest advice to help you make a well-informed decision.

Building Zones

Melbourne Homes provides knockdown rebuild services throughout the greater Melbourne area. Our experienced team will assess whether your land falls within our build zones to ensure we deliver the highest quality results. If you’re unsure about your property’s eligibility, we’ll walk you through the process and explore the best options for your project.

Process

Our Knockdown Rebuild Process

At MelbourneHomes, we’ve streamlined the knockdown rebuild process to make it easy and stress-free. From your initial consultation to the completion of your new home, we guide you every step of the way—with a range of pre-designed homes to simplify your journey.

Our Clients

Here's what our satisfied clients are saying

To the Management and Staff at Melbourne Homes, on behalf of Jenny and myself, thank you for your outstanding service during the construction of our first family home. We’re truly proud to say Melbourne Homes built it. The workmanship is fantastic, the home is exactly as we imagined—beautiful and brilliant. We’re grateful to the entire team for turning our dream into reality.

Simon & Jenny

It was an absolute pleasure dealing with Melbourne Homes and their team. Our Site Manager was friendly, helpful, and consistently went above and beyond. His hands-on approach and excellent coordination with contractors made the building process smooth and personal. Thanks to their efforts, our dream home became a stress-free and perfect experience.

John & Alicia

My partner and I want to share our positive experience building with Melbourne Homes. While many hear stories of building nightmares, we felt confident from the start, especially after meeting our Site Manager. The team was professional, caring, and a pleasure to work with. We gladly recommend Melbourne Homes and look forward to enjoying our new home for years to come.

Mat & Nicole

Joseph and I sincerely thank everyone at Melbourne Homes for their efficient handling of our project. Our project manager was outstanding, always willing to help no matter the request. The subcontractors also did an exceptional job. We’re grateful for the superb work on our dream home and can confidently recommend Melbourne Homes to friends and family. Building a home can be stressful, but having their support made the process much easier.

Joseph & Nadine

We want to thank all the Melbourne Homes staff we worked with for their exceptional service, which far exceeded our expectations. We’ve never experienced such outstanding care in any other area of our lives. We’ve been enthusiastically sharing our positive experience with friends and colleagues, recommending Melbourne Homes as the best choice for building. Thank you sincerely for everything.

Michael & Joe

Our Designs

Explore our home designs

Choose from a wide range of stylish home designs and create your dream home. All home designs are available with a selection of architecturally inspired facades and a range of design options so you can personalise your floorplan to you and your family’s lifestyle.