Licensed Knockdown Rebuild Builder Old Guildford
NSW licensed KDR specialist in Old Guildford 2161. Asbestos-accredited demolition, Class M–H engineered slab, BASIX 2025, 6-year structural warranty on the new home.
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A knockdown rebuild in Old Guildford costs $450,000–$1,200,000+. Standard single-storey from $450K, two-storey from $650K. Buildana manages demolition, Fairfield City Council approvals, and construction under one fixed-price contract.
Knockdown Rebuild Builder in Old Guildford
A knockdown rebuild in Old Guildford suits the post-war stock on the suburb's standard 450 to 700m² R2 blocks. It is a quiet residential pocket near Yennora station with good proximity to both Fairfield and Guildford, so a rebuild gives you a modern home in a settled, well-placed area.
The ground runs from shale to reactive clay, so the slab is designed off a real geotech for your block, with a stiffened raft on the reactive-clay lots. The post-war homes usually carry asbestos, so a licensed strip-out and clearance certificate lead the demolition.
Old Guildford is R2, so this is a single-home rebuild suburb, which keeps the planning straightforward.
We rebuild fixed-price, licence HBL 487805C. Get our knockdown rebuild feasibility before you commit.
Buildana manages the complete knockdown rebuild process in Old Guildford — 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 Old Guildford from $450K
- Fairfield City Council DA and CDC approvals managed
- Demolition and asbestos removal included
- Class M–H soil — engineered slab design included
- Typical blocks 450–700m² in Old Guildford
- Single and two-storey designs available
- 6-year structural warranty
- Free site assessment — near Yennora (1 km) station
Reviewed by Oliver Alameri
Licensed Builder (NSW 487805C) · Master of Property Development · PhD Student · Building across Western Sydney since 2010
Quiet, well-placed pocket
Old Guildford is a quiet residential suburb sitting between Fairfield and Guildford, near Yennora station. On standard 450 to 700m² R2 blocks, the post-war stock is aging into rebuild territory, so a knockdown resets a dated home into a modern build.
The location gives you access to two town centres and the rail line while keeping a settled residential feel.
Ground and asbestos
The ground runs from shale into reactive clay, so the slab is designed off a real geotech, with a stiffened raft on the reactive-clay lots. The post-war homes usually carry asbestos, so a licensed strip-out and clearance certificate lead the demolition.
I price both into the feasibility so it reflects your actual block and home.
Knockdown-rebuild builder in Old Guildford — key facts
- Suburb
- Old Guildford, NSW 2161
- Council / LGA
- Fairfield City Council (Fairfield City)
- Primary zoning
- R2 Low Density
- Typical lot size
- 450–700m²
- Soil class
- Class M–H
- Median house price
- $900K–$1.15M
- Home era
- 1960s–1980s
- 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.
How It Works
From First Call to Final Key
We assess your Old Guildford block — lot size (typical 450–700m²), R2 Low Density 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 Fairfield City 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.
⏱Quality Promise
Buildana handles Old Guildford KDR end-to-end — old house out, new house in, one contract, one contractor, one defined timeline.
Cost Guide
| Item | Estimated Range |
|---|---|
| Demolish 1960s–1980s fibro → modern brick double storey | $490,000 – $950,000 |
| Demolish brick veneer → new brick veneer (like-for-like uplift) | $460,000 – $810,000 |
| Demolish to downsize (smaller footprint) | $440,000 – $680,000 |
| Demolish to upsize (growing family) | $670,000 – $1,140,000 |
| Demolish older home, rebuild investment-grade | $530,000 – $860,000 |
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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