Knockdown rebuild has become a practical pathway for buyers who want a modern, well-designed home but don’t want to leave their current suburb.
With rising competition for established housing, limited vacant land, and ageing dwellings that no longer reflect how families live today, more households are weighing up whether rebuilding on their existing block offers better long-term value than renovating or relocating.
For many, the appeal comes down to control: a new layout that suits future needs, improved energy performance, and cost certainty compared to the unpredictability of structural renovations.
But choosing the right builder is crucial. Not all builders take on knockdown rebuilds, and those who do vary in scope, design flexibility, build volume, and experience with established-suburb complexities such as access, demolition, overlays, and sloping terrain.
Against that backdrop, we’ve curated a selection of builders who offer knockdown rebuild services across Melbourne, each with a distinct approach suited to different budgets and expectations.
Aston Homes
Established: 2015
Approx. Builds Per Year: 300
Build Locations: Melbourne West and North
Aston Homes positions its KDR offering around predictability and streamlined delivery, an important factor for buyers managing the logistics of demolition, temporary accommodation, and holding costs. Their focus on quality construction, faster build times, and consistent communication appeals to households who want a straightforward, pre-designed solution without the complexity of a custom brief.
Kimberly by Aston Homes
The builder emphasises meticulous construction methods and long-term durability, supported by an experienced team that guides clients through each step from contract signing to handover. For many buyers, especially those tackling a knockdown for the first time, that clarity can help reduce stress during an otherwise disruptive process.
Other types of build: Greenfield, House & Land, Pre-designed Floorplans
AustConstruct
Established: 2017
Approx. Builds Per Year: ~10
Build Locations: Eastern and Southeastern Melbourne
For buyers in established suburbs with irregular lots, heritage overlays, or sloping terrain, AustConstruct offers a more bespoke pathway. As a boutique builder, they are equipped to manage KDRs that sit outside the scope of high-volume builders.
Their offering includes BYO plans, complex site builds, duplexes, townhomes, and design-led single-storey and double-storey homes starting from around $850k. Backed by HIA affiliation, a seven-year structural warranty and a detailed design-development process, AustConstruct caters to clients prioritising individuality and architectural outcomes over standardisation.
This makes them well-suited to buyers rebuilding in premium, tightly held neighbourhoods where design quality and customisation carry more weight.
Other types of build: Custom Homes, Pre-designed Options, Sloping/Split Levels, Townhouses & Duplexes
Singh Homes
Established: 2009
Approx. Builds Per Year: 300
Build Locations: Melbourne West, North, and Southeast
Singh Homes approaches knockdown rebuild with a strong design focus, backed by industry recognition including multiple awards at the 2020 Master Builders Excellence in Housing Awards.
What makes their KDR service distinct is the depth of their design consultation. Their process includes detailed sessions to understand client lifestyle, site considerations, and architectural preferences, an approach that resonates with buyers looking for a home tailored specifically to their block and way of living.
Seville by Singh Homes
Their experience across multi-unit developments, custom designs and complex builds helps inform their KDR capability, particularly in suburbs where site constraints and local context influence design decisions. Transparent pricing and regular communication further support buyers navigating the typical pressures of rebuilding in established Melbourne neighbourhoods.
Other types of build: Custom Homes, Greenfield, House & Land, Pre-designed Floorplans
Eight Homes
Established: 2012
Approx. Builds Per Year: 500
Eight Homes’ knockdown rebuild offering is grounded in the builder’s broader philosophy: simplicity, value, and clarity. Known for their award-winning display homes and consistent recognition through Master Builders awards, Eight Homes uses a curated selection approach, pre-selected finishes and streamlined options, to help buyers avoid choice overload.
For KDR clients, this structure delivers two benefits: predictable pricing, and a faster, more linear approvals and pre-construction process.
d TWO Range by Eight Homes
Their focus on affordability without compromising build quality appeals to buyers who want a modern home in their current neighbourhood but prefer a cost-effective, highly structured build journey.
Other types of build: House & Land, Knockdown Rebuild, Pre-designed Floorplans, Sloping/Split Levels
Choosing a knockdown rebuild builder comes down to fit, not just capability
Knockdown rebuilds are shaped as much by site conditions and council requirements as they are by design preferences. Some buyers prioritise a boutique architect-led result, while others want an efficient, pre-designed solution that keeps timelines and budgets predictable.
Whether it’s the boutique customisation of AusConstruct, the design-centric approach of Singh Homes, the streamlined pathways of Aston Homes, or the value-driven structures of Eight Homes, the right builder is ultimately the one aligned with what your block requires and what your household values most in a new home.
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