Licensed Knockdown Rebuild Builder Daceyville
NSW licensed KDR specialist in Daceyville 2032. Asbestos-accredited demolition, Class M engineered slab, BASIX 2025, 6-year structural warranty on the new home.
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A knockdown rebuild in Daceyville costs $450,000–$1,200,000+. Standard single-storey from $450K, two-storey from $650K. Buildana manages demolition, Randwick City Council approvals, and construction under one fixed-price contract.
Daceyville KDR — Single Contract, New Home
Knockdown rebuild in Daceyville needs a genuinely heritage-first approach, because this is Sydney's first government-planned garden suburb from 1912, and the entire suburb is a Heritage Conservation Area with stringent Council controls on form, colour and materials. A standard knockdown is essentially not on the table here.
On these Federation cottages and bungalows, the right move is almost always a sympathetic restoration and a carefully designed extension that respects the garden-suburb character, not a demolition. The controls here are among the strictest in the eastern suburbs, and I will tell you honestly what your block actually allows.
The ground is sandstone, so any excavation can hit rock, priced from a real geotech. The old cottages almost always carry asbestos and lead paint, so a licensed strip-out leads any approved works.
We build fixed-price, licence HBL 487805C. For Daceyville, the real conversation is restoration and extension — let me show you what is possible.
Buildana manages the complete knockdown rebuild process in Daceyville — 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.
Read our KDR Cost Guide 2026 or use the Renovation vs KDR Calculator to compare options.
- New home in Daceyville from $450K
- Randwick City Council DA and CDC approvals managed
- Demolition and asbestos removal included
- M — engineered slab design included
- Typical blocks 400–700m² in Daceyville
- Single and two-storey designs available
- 6-year structural warranty
- Free site assessment — near Light Rail Kingsford (1.5 km) station
Reviewed by Oliver Alameri
Licensed Builder (NSW 487805C) · Master of Property Development · PhD Student · Building across Western Sydney since 2010
A heritage garden suburb, handled honestly
Daceyville is Sydney's first government-planned garden suburb, from 1912, and the entire suburb is a Heritage Conservation Area with stringent controls on form, colour and materials. That makes a standard knockdown essentially off the table.
On these Federation cottages and bungalows, a sympathetic restoration with a carefully designed extension that respects the garden-suburb character is almost always the right move. I tell you honestly what your block allows.
Strict controls and sandstone
The controls here are among the strictest in the eastern suburbs, so whatever you build goes through a careful DA with a design that respects the setting. That is more time and design care, and in Daceyville it is non-negotiable.
The ground is sandstone, so any excavation can hit rock, priced from a real geotech. The old cottages almost always carry asbestos and lead paint, so a licensed strip-out leads any approved works.
Knockdown-rebuild builder in Daceyville — key facts
- Suburb
- Daceyville, NSW 2032
- Council / LGA
- Randwick City Council (Randwick)
- Primary zoning
- R2 Low
- Typical lot size
- 400–700m²
- Soil class
- M
- Median house price
- $2M–$3.5M
- Home era
- 1910s–1920s heritage
- 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.
Cost Guide
| Item | Estimated Range |
|---|---|
| Entry-level single storey KDR | $480,000 – $650,000 |
| Mid-range double storey KDR | $720,000 – $1,000,000 |
| Architectural KDR | $1,000,000 – $1,500,000 |
| Luxury KDR (high-spec finishes) | $1,500,000+ |
Prices are indicative for Western Sydney (2025). Actual costs depend on site, specifications, and approvals.
How It Works
From First Call to Final Key
KDR feasibility is two questions: what can the block legally support, and is it cheaper to build new than fix old. We answer both in writing within a week, with cost ranges grounded in current Daceyville market data — not generic Sydney averages.
⏱New home designed for your Daceyville block — maximising FSR, orientation, and streetscape. Working drawings, engineering, and BASIX prepared. CDC or DA lodged with Randwick City Council.
⏱Full demolition management: asbestos survey report, licensed removal where required, structural demolition, site clearing, temporary fencing, and dust/noise management. Randwick City Council demolition permit obtained beforehand.
⏱Build sequence: site prep, slab pour, frame stand, roof, brickwork, lock-up, plumbing and electrical rough-in, plaster, internal fit-out, kitchen install, tiling, flooring, painting, external works, final clean. Each stage signed off before payment release.
⏱Defect-free handover inspection, OC issued, keys in hand. Permanent services reconnected, landscaping complete, 6-year structural warranty, and full maintenance guide provided.
⏱Our Team
Oliver Alameri
Founder / Director / Builder · MPropDev · PhD Student
Ahmad Alameri
Accounts Manager
Claire Wendell
Project Manager
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