Lane Cove Knockdown Rebuild — Stay on Your Street
Buildana handles KDR across Lane Cove 2066. 1900s–1960s + apartments homes on 400–700m² blocks — we know the soil, the Lane Cove Council rules, and the neighbours' expectations.
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A knockdown rebuild in Lane Cove costs $450,000–$1,200,000+. Standard single-storey from $450K, two-storey from $650K. Buildana manages demolition, Lane Cove Council approvals, and construction under one fixed-price contract.
Demolish and Rebuild in Lane Cove
A knockdown rebuild in Lane Cove depends on which part you hold, because the village core is a mix of mixed-use B4 along the Burns Bay Road and Longueville Road high streets, R3 medium-density apartments through the village, and R2 detached on the side streets. On a detached side-street block, a rebuild works well.
The residential streets carry Federation cottages, inter-war flats and apartments on 400 to 700m² blocks, and Heritage Conservation Areas cover several side streets, so heritage is worth checking. On the R3 land, a dual-occupancy or townhouse can be worth costing where a block clears the 550m² minimum.
The ground is Class M sandstone on the ridge, grading Class H to E on the river fall, so the slab is designed off a real geotech. The older stock can carry asbestos and lead paint, so a licensed strip-out leads the demolition.
We rebuild fixed-price, licence HBL 487805C. Get our feasibility before you commit.
Buildana manages the complete knockdown rebuild process in Lane Cove — 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 Lane Cove from $450K
- Lane Cove Council DA and CDC approvals managed
- Demolition and asbestos removal included
- M — engineered slab design included
- Typical blocks 400–700m² in Lane Cove
- Single and two-storey designs available
- 6-year structural warranty
- Free site assessment — near St Leonards (2.5 km) station
Reviewed by Oliver Alameri
Licensed Builder (NSW 487805C) · Master of Property Development · PhD Student · Building across Western Sydney since 2010
Detached side streets in the village
Lane Cove is the village core of the LGA, with mixed-use B4 along the Burns Bay Road and Longueville Road high streets, R3 apartments through the village, and R2 detached homes on the side streets. On a detached side-street block of 400 to 700m², a rebuild works well, close to the village amenities.
On the B4 or R3 land, the conversation shifts toward redevelopment or medium density.
Heritage, yield and river-fall soil
Heritage Conservation Areas cover several side streets, so a listed block goes down the DA path. On the R3 land, a dual-occupancy or townhouse can be worth costing where a block clears the 550m² minimum, so I run both where relevant.
The Class M sandstone ridge grades Class H to E on the river fall, so the slab is designed off a real geotech. The older stock can carry asbestos and lead paint, so a licensed strip-out leads the demolition.
Knockdown-rebuild builder in Lane Cove — key facts
- Suburb
- Lane Cove, NSW 2066
- Council / LGA
- Lane Cove Council (Lane Cove)
- Primary zoning
- R3
- Typical lot size
- 400–700m²
- Soil class
- M
- Median house price
- $2.4M–$4.0M
- Home era
- 1900s–1960s + 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
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Free site assessment, fixed-price contract, line-itemised quote within 48 hours. No high-pressure sales — just a real builder talking real numbers.
How It Works
From First Call to Final Key
On-site assessment covers block measurements, soil conditions (Class M), tree preservation checks, service locations, and asbestos identification on your 1900s–1960s + apartments-era home. Clear feasibility report before you commit.
⏱Approval pathway gets locked at design stage based on FSR, height, setbacks, and any overlays. Most Lane Cove KDRs go CDC for speed; we use DA when the design wants to push past complying development limits.
⏱Existing home demolished by licensed contractors. Asbestos removed and disposed of to EPA standards.
⏱Construction starts the week demolition finishes — no idle site, no momentum lost. Slab pour usually within the first month, frame stand soon after.
⏱Final inspection, Occupation Certificate, 6-year structural warranty, keys, and maintenance guide. Services reconnected.
⏱Quality Promise
Our Lane Cove knockdown rebuilds sequence demolition, slab, frame, lockup, handover. Fixed price locked before demolition starts.
Cost Guide
| Item | Estimated Range |
|---|---|
| Demolish 1900s–1960s + apartments fibro → modern brick double storey | $580,000 – $1,120,000 |
| Demolish brick veneer → new brick veneer (like-for-like uplift) | $540,000 – $950,000 |
| Demolish to downsize (smaller footprint) | $520,000 – $810,000 |
| Demolish to upsize (growing family) | $780,000 – $1,340,000 |
| Demolish older home, rebuild investment-grade | $630,000 – $1,010,000 |
Prices are indicative for Western Sydney (2025). Actual costs depend on site, specifications, and approvals.
Our Team
Oliver Alameri
Founder / Director / Builder · MPropDev · PhD Student
Ahmad Alameri
Accounts Manager
Claire Wendell
Project Manager
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Last updated: 1 April 2026
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