Want to Knockdown and Rebuild Your House? Here is the Step by Step Process
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- shahchiragg
- 8th June 2020
- Real Estate
Home is not just a place; it is an experience. It reflects your lifestyle, choice and taste. It should accommodate your family comfortably and take care of your future requirements. However, requirements change, so should the home design. That is why, sometimes it is better to knock the home down and rebuild it rather than opting for renovation. The trend to knockdown and rebuild in Adelaide is gaining strength recently for several reasons.
- The existing home turns out to be insufficient for the growing family.
- The home has worn out and needs major repair work involving huge costs.
- The existing family needs either a bigger or smaller house but do not want to leave the area.
- The family is keen to change the structural design of the house. For example, a single home property into a duplex.
Renovating home these days is not cheap. And after all the money spent, you still have to live in the old structure. That is why custom homes in Adelaide are becoming a popular choice. If you are planning to knockdown your current house and rebuild the structure, you must take some basic details into consideration. We are bringing it all together to make things easier for you.
Step:1- Gather primary details
Building a new house on the same land parcel sounds exciting but you have to be well prepared for the process. You need to have required documents like papers related to land title, block size, property orientation and site conditions in place.
You should thoroughly check planning regulations, details related to heritage designation, flooding and bushfire before making up your mind to knockdown and rebuild.
Ensure there are no accessibility or privacy issues with the neighbours before commencing the work.
Consider requirements of the council, local planning, laws of the zone, agreements, easements and design overlays before planning your new home.
Do some research and set a realistic budget for the construction of the new home.
Step:2- Decide the Home Design
Lofty Building Group Source: https://www.loftybuildinggroup.com.au/
For a smooth rebuild process, it is vital that you have a specific home design in mind. Even a sketch or drawing of the house will do. We can also use the image of a house as an inspiration.
After you select a home design, consider what kind of materials you want to use in construction. If you have this clarity, it would be easier to talk to prospective builders and have an idea of estimated cost.
Step:3- Choose a Builder Wisely
This is the most important step of the entire project. You must choose a builder that keeps your needs and requirements at the centre.
A good builder is always honest with the customers and never shy away from sharing the right advice like whether the design you have selected is workable or not. He will further advise you on procedures related to demolition, design, building approvals etc.
It is advisable to clarify roles, responsibilities and payment conditions with the builder before starting the project.
Step: 4- Property Assessment and Site Inspection
This stage includes soil testing, site surveys and fulfilling council requirements. Don’t worry, your builder will take care of it. He will also assess technical aspects like size, frontage, drainage and power supply, traffic related requirements, greenery surrounding the house before starting the project.
At this stage, you just have to choose the colour, design and the material you want in your dream home.
Step: 5 Signing a Contract
Once the home plan is finalized and you have approved the estimated budget, the builder will ask you to sign a contract.
It is important to read each and every word written in the contract before signing. Ask questions if you need clarifications. Only after signing the contract, the builder can apply for the building permission.
Step 6: Demolition Work
Lofty Building Group Source: https://www.loftybuildinggroup.com.au/
Some builders provide in-house demolition services, some don’t. Clarify this with your builder.
Your demolition partner will have to file a separate application in the council for demolition. After obtaining a demolition permit and asbestos clearance certificate, work will start.
If possible, recycle usable material from your demolished home to reduce the cost of your project.
Step: 7- Commencement of Construction Work
After demolition, the builder once again conducts a final test and survey which can slightly modify your construction plan and cost.
Construction of your new home begins as per the plan. At this stage, the construction manager will take over and keep an eye on the progress of the project until completion.
Knockdown-rebuild is a time-consuming but greatly rewarding process. It may take up to a year or more to complete the project. In the end, the satisfaction to live in your dream home is unmatched.
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