8 Essentials Your Knockdown Rebuild Builder Should Offer - Carlisle Homes
by Mark Richardson, General Manager - Sales
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.
When it comes to knockdown rebuild projects and building your dream home, we are the experts. Committed to exceptional quality and customer service, you can expect value for money and a superior building experience with Carlisle Homes. Read more about our Customer Promise and commitment to you.
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.
If you’re about to start the journey towards your dream home, make sure you have complete peace of mind before you commit. Carlisle’s award winning homes include a guaranteed completion date and a 25-year structural guarantee. Featured here: Canterbury Grand
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 200 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.
4. Industry leading structural guarantees for your brand new home.
We believe in building our award-winning homes from high-quality materials that will last the distance. To ensure additional peace of mind, all of our homes come with a solid 25-year structural guarantee to ensure the construction of your home is built to the highest possible quality.
5. Build time guarantee
We guarantee the completion date of your new home regardless of any changes made. The date we tell you your new home will be ready is the date you can move in. No delays, no excuses.
Once we have local council approvals, your asset protection permit has been organised, your existing home has been removed by the demolition company and your block of land has been cleared of any debris and rubbish, we are ready to start your knockdown rebuild and dream home journey.
6. 7-star energy-efficiency rating
All Carlisle homes are built with a minimum 7-star energy rating, on any orientation. This means your new home is designed and built from the ground up to be more energy-efficient. This will reduce your reliance on heating and cooling systems, keeping your future bills down, and allowing you to save money in the long term.
Your Carlisle Sales Consultant or Spectra Interior Designer can assist you in discussing the additional options you may wish to consider for your home to make it even more sustainable. If you’re building a new home, then why not ensure it’s going to meet your needs for years to come.
Energy-efficient appliance selection choices at our state-of-the-art Spectra Showroom where you get to bring your dream home to life.
7. Guaranteed quality
Carlisle Homes is all about building homes of quality, not quantity. We limit the number of homes we start every year and we have the lowest home-to-site-manager ratio in the industry. This means that we are able to provide a higher level of professionalism, construction quality, and attention-to-detail than any other home builder. This is what makes us one of the best knockdown rebuild specialists in Melbourne.
Carlisle maintains a quality-over-quantity philosophy. With the lowest home-to-site-manager ratio in the industry, we’re able to provide a higher level of professionalism, construction quality, and attention-to-detail.
8. A convenient array of online tools to help make your knockdown rebuild journey even easier
To make the build process even easier, Carlisle also has a host of digital tools available on our website including:
- Visualiser - Customise your new facade and interior virtually, allowing you to change colours and schemes on your facade or within popular interiors so you can see how they look instantly.
- Inspiration galleries - Explore our wide variety of interior styles on display across Melbourne on our website. This can help you shortlist your favourites ahead of your
Spectra Selections Appointment. - Image galleries - Browse through our many images and videos from homes that have been, or are on display across Melbourne.
- Virtual tours - Explore our homes virtually - as if you are physically standing within the home.
- Spectra Online - Choosing colours and finishes for your new home is so easy with our Spectra Online tool. You can browse all of the finishes and fixtures from our showroom in one place with our brand new tool. Whether you’re starting your new home journey or ready to move ahead with your home selections, this fantastic, easy-to-use tool makes viewing our wide range of quality home finishes and fixtures a breeze.
- Stay informed through the construction stage of your knock down and rebuild project with Carlisle Connect. An interactive online tool designed to guide you through the step by step process of building your home, so you feel confident and in control of your build experience.
Listen to our Knockdown Rebuild Melbourne podcast
Listen at your convenience to Season 1 of our Home Files podcast, entirely dedicated to knock down and rebuild projects. This easy listen podcast which features a host of industry experts is guaranteed to help you understand the process in greater detail.
Listen at your convenience - available wherever you get your podcasts.
Knockdown Rebuild Melbourne
If you are considering knocking down your established home with the intent to rebuild, make sure you have done your due diligence on what other builders offer before signing a new home contract.
The better way to rebuild
A knockdown rebuild project is an exciting opportunity to create the home of your dreams in a location you love. These essentials are a great starting point to help you understand the construction process.
For more detail please visit our Knockdown Rebuild page and download our KDR Information Pack.
Contact us today
Chat with one of our dedicated knockdown rebuild specialists today who can talk you through the process, assess your site’s suitability and recommend home designs to suit your lifestyle.
What do you need from me to get started?
To start the process, we need:
- An accurate and full copy of your Final Contract of Sale of Land, including your Land Title document.
- Any ideas you have about your preferred home design from our Inspire or Affinity Collection.
Mark Richardson
General Manager - Sales
As General Manager of Sales at Carlisle Homes, Mark has built an award-winning sales team and fostered a culture where every team member feels valued and supported.
Learn more about Mark Richardson