--- title: The knockdown rebuild process in Sydney explained step by step description: Discover the process of knocking down your existing home and building your new home with Hall & Hart Homes in Sydney. We guide you through the process. --- [![Hall Hart Homes](https://hallharthomes-com-au-4632099.hs-sites-ap1.com/hubfs/Hallharthomes_June2018/Images/logo.svg "Hall Hart Homes")](http://www.hallhart.au) [Contact](https://www.hallharthomes.com.au/contact) [设计您的梦想生活](https://www.hallharthomes.com.au/zh/build-your-dream-home) 02 8662 0037 [Sign In](http://portal.hallharthomes.com.au/) # The Knockdown & Rebuild Process       # The 7 step process to knock down rebuild your home. 01 ## Budgeting for the Knockdown Budget planning to knock down an existing home and rebuilding your new dream home is the first important step in the KDR process. At Hall & Hart we assist clients with budget and timing guides to knock down your existing home. Our preferred contractors can provide you with detailed quotes on the demolition and site clearing work, so you can adequately set your new home building budget. [![COSTS TO KNOCKDOWN REBUILD     >](https://hubspot-no-cache-ap1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/4632099/30c11c1a-5e84-4d8e-b30f-9923f5fb7b76.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-ap1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/4632099/30c11c1a-5e84-4d8e-b30f-9923f5fb7b76) 02 ## Design your home Our consultants will assist you in finding your ideal plans from our range of home designs. Whether you're looking for a single or double storey home, our goal is to create a 'you home'. We will work with you to find the best design approach for you.  Once you are happy that we have captured your requirements, we will prepare your design and quotation. There is no obligation to proceed any further if you are not completely satisfied. [![EXPLORE OUR HOME DESIGNS >](https://hubspot-no-cache-ap1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/4632099/899878b9-7045-49a4-9be4-27eb7bf51d9d.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-ap1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/4632099/899878b9-7045-49a4-9be4-27eb7bf51d9d)   03 ## Prepare and Present the “Hall & Hart Genuine Price” Once you decide to progress and upon payment of the design and planning fee, we will prepare a full and detailed design and quotation. To prepare this and to ensure we can provide a true cost we undertake the most extensive examination of your block possible. We will complete: - A Site inspection of your block - A Soil Test – crucial to ensuring the correct slab design - Sewer peg out and arborist report - A Contour Site Survey – to accurately site your home and confirm site costs - A Pre-Site Assessment by our Hydraulic Engineer - A compliance check to confirm we comply with all relevant council regulations Once this is completed we will present your tender to you and answer all your questions. At this presentation you will receive: - A set of Architectural drawings which include the Site Plan, Floorplan and Façade drawings. - The Hall and Hart Genuine Price - A detailed list of Inclusions [![DESIGN & PLANNING FEE     >](https://hubspot-no-cache-ap1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/4632099/8c05836f-439b-43bf-8d7d-657b0b481bd3.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-ap1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/4632099/8c05836f-439b-43bf-8d7d-657b0b481bd3) 04 ## Pre Construction While we are completing all the documentation to lodge with the relevant authority (local council or CDC) you will be working with our dedicated internal staff who will walk you through every step of the external selection process to ensure that your dream becomes a reality. Once plans are finalised to your liking, we will lodge your plans to the relevant authority, during this process we are undertaking all the administrative work to ensure approvals will be met. Running concurrent to this process will be yourself as the owner undertaking selections for your new home. This will include: kitchen, tiling, carpet, bathroom and kitchen accessories, staircase design and electrical Layout. Once selections are confirmed we will be able to issue your building contract. [![OUR DESIGN STUDIO >](https://hubspot-no-cache-ap1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/4632099/4ebff8ab-eb2d-4aa4-8b7a-d27debfcc899.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-ap1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/4632099/4ebff8ab-eb2d-4aa4-8b7a-d27debfcc899) 05 ## Knockdown We will notify you once we have Council or CDC approval and you will be able to have confidence in the knockdown rebuild process of your existing home. If you need help finding a good demolition company, don’t worry – we can put you in touch with several experienced demolition contractors. It is expected that yourself or the demolition company will be able to obtain demolition approvals externally – usually by CDC, and will generally take your 2 – 3 weeks to get approval. 06 ## Construction While this is the most exciting phase, it can be equally frustrating if the communication between the builder and customer is not adequate. At Hall & Hart Homes your Construction Supervisor will provide you with weekly progress updates to make sure that you know what is going on every step of the way. You will also have regular site inspections at each critical point in the construction process. We will even inform your neighbours that we are building on their street. Find out more about our Neighbourhood Pledge. We are proud to limit our building to just 100 homes per year with our construction supervisors managing a maximum of 10 builds at any time, ensuring that we can focus on each customer personally and are 100% dedicated to the build of your home. [![NEIGHBOURHOOD PLEDGE     >](https://hubspot-no-cache-ap1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/4632099/65718603-6ad3-4f96-b45a-1e758be01fa9.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-ap1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/4632099/65718603-6ad3-4f96-b45a-1e758be01fa9) 07 ## Handover Prior to completion, we will have an independent inspection to ensure that we identify any final touches required. Once we are happy, your construction supervisor will walk you through your brand new home and talk you through everything you need to know about your home and identify anything that might need addressing. The next step is a final inspection to ensure any concerns have been addressed and you’re then ready to move in. Once you have moved in, we provide a 13-week warranty and maintenance period so if you identify any issues that require to be addressed we can attend to them quickly. [![HEAR FROM OUR CLIENTS     >](https://hubspot-no-cache-ap1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/4632099/b3c326b2-7da4-4384-ad6c-1a3dfb7fb915.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-ap1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/4632099/b3c326b2-7da4-4384-ad6c-1a3dfb7fb915) “ We've been in our new home for almost a year now and looking back at our experience building with Hall & Hart, from Day One it was smooth-sailing and stress free. The construction was completed on time and we couldn't be happier with the overall workmanship! Myrick We have enquired with many building companies and find that it's impossible to get replies and call backs. John and Neil reply same day and nothing is a drama. John also has made many useful suggestions when looking at slightly modifying a plan. Maria These guys are the best, been nothing but a pleasure to work with and always helpful, response and the most important always stick to their word. Can’t wait to get the construction started. Steven We have negotiated numerous changes to the original design and H&H have been happy to accommodate us with no admin fees and with reasonable additional cost. Soy & Russel The "Elyse" was always our dream home but before consulting with Hall and Hart, we always thought that it was beyond our reach. Once we spoke to the team, not only was it within our budget, we were able to modify our design to cater to the needs of our family. Antonella We are very happy with the communication and explanation of steps provided as we have progressed. The flexibility of the process has helped a lot, as has being able to talk to the people with the knowledge/expertise, like Chris and Nick, along the way. David When it was time to meet the owners, coming from a sales background you know how to read the sales pitch! There wasn't any - just genuine and honest guys making their way into a new business, and we wanted to be part of their journey. Jacques & Catherine Our house is now close to completion, we were very happy and satisfied with the Hall and Hart Home workmanship and the quality inclusions. I will recommend our builder Hall & Hart Homes to all my friends and family. Steven We were very happy with the overall level of inclusions and didn't feel we had to upgrade items unless it was to suit our personal taste - that is a massive plus compared to experiences some friends of ours are having with other building companies. They are needing to spend upwards of $70K just to get it to the level that we started at. Kirrily [![Hall & Hart Homes reviews](https://d2uod8gew2p4yv.cloudfront.net/badge/323195/light-hd.png)](https://www.productreview.com.au/p/hall-hart-homes.html) “ We've been in our new home for almost a year now and looking back at our experience building with Hall & Hart, from Day One it was smooth-sailing and stress free. The construction was completed on time and we couldn't be happier with the overall workmanship! Myrick We have enquired with many building companies and find that it's impossible to get replies and call backs. John and Neil reply same day and nothing is a drama. John also has made many useful suggestions when looking at slightly modifying a plan. Maria These guys are the best, been nothing but a pleasure to work with and always helpful, response and the most important always stick to their word. Can’t wait to get the construction started. Steven We have negotiated numerous changes to the original design and H&H have been happy to accommodate us with no admin fees and with reasonable additional cost. Soy & Russel The "Elyse" was always our dream home but before consulting with Hall and Hart, we always thought that it was beyond our reach. Once we spoke to the team, not only was it within our budget, we were able to modify our design to cater to the needs of our family. Antonella We are very happy with the communication and explanation of steps provided as we have progressed. The flexibility of the process has helped a lot, as has being able to talk to the people with the knowledge/expertise, like Chris and Nick, along the way. David When it was time to meet the owners, coming from a sales background you know how to read the sales pitch! There wasn't any - just genuine and honest guys making their way into a new business, and we wanted to be part of their journey. Jacques & Catherine Our house is now close to completion, we were very happy and satisfied with the Hall and Hart Home workmanship and the quality inclusions. I will recommend our builder Hall & Hart Homes to all my friends and family. Steven We were very happy with the overall level of inclusions and didn't feel we had to upgrade items unless it was to suit our personal taste - that is a massive plus compared to experiences some friends of ours are having with other building companies. 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