Lifestyle Benefits
All the lifestyle benefits of the area you love, in a home that enhances how life happens.
Location, Location
Live in the neighbourhood you love, with the school, shops, and commute you know.
Add Value
Build on the land’s equity, avoiding stamp duty and selling costs.
What our Customers Say
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G.J. Gardner Homes Coffs Harbour were professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly supportive throughout our pre-build stage. We customised one of their existing…
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We recently built our first home with G.J. Gardner and have had a great experience. From the initial planning with Ian through to building and handover with Ben…
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Discover the facades of the Castaway for street appeal
We want your G.J. Gardner home to truly reflect your unique style, and it all starts with choosing the perfect floor plan and facade. For a great example of how much street appeal you can achieve, check out the range of facade options we offer with our popular Castaway design.
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We'll guide you through the process, step by step
Site assessment
We’ll visit your land to understand your objectives and site conditions at no cost. Local regulations and neighbourhood factors are reviewed for next steps.
Planning
Next, we meet to refine your project scope and budget. Our design experts work with you to shape a concept that fits your lifestyle, site conditions and planning
Design Proposal
Once feasibility is confirmed, we develop concept drawings and a fee proposal. You’ll review and approve your preferred design before formal applications.
Approvals
We handle all council and planning approvals, liaising with consultants to meet local standards. After approval, we finalise drawings, engineering, and costs so everything is ready to build.
Contract
With plans approved, we prepare final documentation and your building contract. Once signed, we confirm permits, finance, and timelines before construction begins.
Construction
With plans approved, we prepare final documentation and your building contract. Once signed, we confirm permits, finance, and timelines before construction begins.
Luxury living built for you, inside and out
Every G.J. Gardner home is designed around the way you actually live. From a kitchen built for cooking and gathering, to quiet spaces that give you room to breathe, each detail is considered. The result is a home that feels right from the moment you walk through the door.
Knockdown Rebuild Considerations
- Planning & regulations
- Drainage systems and access to utilities
- Neighbours & noise
- Block Depth
- Pre-existing easements
- Street accessibility
- Power Supply
- Existing pools or pool builds
- Street frontage
Local building codes and regulations
When building a new home in an established area across Australia, especially where demolition is involved, strict adherence to local regulations is essential. These rules cover various aspects, including zoning, bushfire and flooding overlays, waste management, and drainage. A knockdown rebuild requires careful coordination with local authorities to ensure every requirement is met before work begins.
Your local G.J. Gardner Homes team is here to manage these complex processes on your behalf. With over 60,000 homes built and 40 years of experience, we work directly with local professionals and provide expert guidance throughout. From the initial site assessment and design through to application processing, demolition, and construction of your new home, your local team handles the details so you don’t have to. You can also get in touch with a New Homes Consultant to start the conversation.
FAQs
- The knockdown process: what to expect?
If you like where you are currently living, but not the home you are in, a knockdown rebuild might be an appropriate solution for your family. The process involves pulling down your current house and using that particular area of land to construct a brand new one.
- Knockdown rebuilds vs renovations
If you are one of many homeowners who love your neighbourhood but not the house you live in, you will be facing the renovate or knock down dilemma.
You will find yourself asking: do I undertake a major renovation to add to my existing space? Or do I start from scratch, knock down my house and build my dream home in my favourite location?
While there is no one-size-fits-all answer, we explore each approach to help you make a well-informed decision about which will work best for you.
- How much does it cost to knock down and rebuild?
This can vary significantly depending on the scope of your project. Factors such as the age of the home, whether dangerous materials such as asbestos are present, and the design features of your new home will all play a huge role in the final price.
For more information about the pricing of your demolition project, you can read our guide here.
- How long will it take to knock down and rebuild my home?
While the timeline varies, a rough estimate can usually be placed at around 8-12 months. Elements of the build that can push this estimate out include inclement weather conditions, soil issues, design changes and more.
- Can I repurpose elements of my current home?
As part of building a sustainable home, you may feel as though you want to recycle certain parts of your home, such as fittings. As part of the design process for your new home, be sure to discuss the possibility of this with your new home consultant
- I like my gardens and landscaping. Can the demolition work around this?
Of course! At G.J. Gardner Homes, we understand that for some, this is one of the core reasons as to why they’ve decided to knock down and rebuild their home in the same spot.
Every demolition and rebuild is different, and factors such as the amount of available clearance around the block will play into this.
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