Knockdown Rebuild Bondi Beach — One Contract, Demo to Keys
Everything under one agreement in Bondi Beach 2026: demolition, asbestos removal, site prep, design, approvals, engineering, new home construction, landscaping and Occupation Certificate.
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MBA NSW0476 300 300Bondi Beach Knockdown Rebuilds
A knockdown rebuild in Bondi Beach is a premium coastal project in Sydney's iconic beach suburb — Federation cottages, inter-war heritage flats and contemporary builds on 250 to 700m² blocks fronting Campbell Parade and the beachfront. A rebuild designs a modern coastal home, and on the ocean-view and beachfront lots the premium is significant.
The direct coastal exposure makes salt-grade construction essential — corrosion-resistant fixings, marine-suitable detailing and materials that stand up to the environment, which is exactly where a cheap beachside build fails early. Heritage Conservation Areas cover most older streets, so a rebuild generally goes down the DA path.
The ground is sandstone with substantial cliff fall on the south end, so excavation can hit rock and the fall lots need retaining, all priced from a real geotech. The pre-war stock can carry asbestos and lead paint, so a licensed strip-out leads the demolition.
We rebuild fixed-price, licence HBL 487805C. Get our knockdown rebuild feasibility, with salt-grade detailing and rock costed, before you commit.
Buildana manages the complete knockdown rebuild process in Bondi Beach — from site assessment and architectural design through to DA or CDC approval, demolition management, and fixed-price construction to handover. One builder, one contract, one new home.
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- New home in Bondi Beach from $450K
- Waverley Council DA and CDC approvals managed
- Demolition and asbestos removal included
- M — engineered slab design included
- Typical blocks 250–700m² in Bondi Beach
- Single and two-storey designs available
- 6-year structural warranty
- Free site assessment — near Bondi Junction (2.5 km) station
Reviewed by Oliver Alameri
Licensed Builder (NSW 487805C) · Master of Property Development · PhD Student · Building across Western Sydney since 2010
Iconic coastal, built to last
Bondi Beach is Sydney's iconic beach suburb, on 250 to 700m² blocks fronting Campbell Parade and the beachfront. A rebuild designs a modern coastal home, and on the ocean-view ridge and direct beachfront lots the premium is significant.
The whole point of a beachside rebuild is that it should last in the environment, which is where the construction detail matters most.
Salt-grade, heritage and cliff fall
The direct coastal exposure makes salt-grade construction essential — corrosion-resistant fixings, marine-suitable detailing and materials that stand up to the salt air, which is exactly where a cheap beachside build fails early. Heritage Conservation Areas cover most older streets, so a rebuild generally goes down the DA path.
The sandstone ground, with substantial cliff fall on the south end, means excavation can hit rock and the fall lots need retaining, all priced from a real geotech. The pre-war stock can carry asbestos and lead paint, so a licensed strip-out leads the demolition.
Knockdown-rebuild builder in Bondi Beach — key facts
- Suburb
- Bondi Beach, NSW 2026
- Council / LGA
- Waverley Council (Waverley)
- Primary zoning
- R2 Low
- Typical lot size
- 250–700m²
- Soil class
- M
- Median house price
- $3.5M–$15M (beachfront $10M–$50M+)
- Home era
- 1900s–1940s + apartments
- Typical price range
- $450,000 – $1,200,000+
- Typical timeline
- 14–22 months including demolition
- Approval pathway
- CDC where eligible or DA for complex sites
Want a real number for YOUR block — not a generic estimate?
Free site assessment, fixed-price contract, line-itemised quote within 48 hours. No high-pressure sales — just a real builder talking real numbers.
Quality Promise
Every Buildana knockdown rebuild in Bondi Beach is delivered under a fixed-price contract — site assessment through to defect-free handover.
How It Works
From First Call to Final Key
We assess your Bondi Beach block — lot size (typical 250–700m²), R2 Low zoning, setbacks, FSR, and existing dwelling condition. Asbestos survey included.
⏱Complete design package: floor plans, elevations, 3D renders, structural engineering, geotech, BASIX, stormwater, and all documentation Waverley Council requires. Approval managed start to finish.
⏱Pre-demolition: dilapidation report on adjoining properties (protects you against unfounded damage claims), service disconnections, asbestos clearance, neighbour notification. Then 1–2 weeks of physical demolition with material sorted at site for recycling where possible.
⏱Fixed-price construction: engineered slab, frame, lock-up, fit-out, external works. 8–12 months depending on size.
⏱Same address, completely different home. Permanent gas, water, electrical, NBN reconnected and tested.
⏱Our Team
Oliver Alameri
Founder / Director / Builder · MPropDev · PhD Student
Ahmad Alameri
Accounts Manager
Claire Wendell
Project Manager
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30-min free call — bring your block, your brief, your budget. We'll map out feasibility, timeline, and realistic cost. No sales pitch.
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Last updated: 1 April 2026
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