Knockdown Rebuild Paddington — One Contract, Demo to Keys
Everything under one agreement in Paddington 2021: demolition, asbestos removal, site prep, design, approvals, engineering, new home construction, landscaping and Occupation Certificate.
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A knockdown rebuild in Paddington costs $450,000–$1,200,000+. Standard single-storey from $450K, two-storey from $650K. Buildana manages demolition, Woollahra Municipal Council approvals, and construction under one fixed-price contract.
New Home on Your Paddington Block
Knockdown rebuild in Paddington is genuinely rare, and I will be straight about why. This is the highest-density heritage terrace area in Sydney — Victorian and Federation terraces, cast-iron lacework and sandstone semis on tight 150 to 350m² blocks, with Heritage Conservation Areas covering virtually every street. You do not knock down a Paddington terrace.
On these blocks, the work is almost always a sympathetic restoration and a rear extension that keeps the heritage frontage and streetscape, not a demolition. Council scrutiny is intense, and the terraces themselves are a big part of the suburb's value, so restoring is usually the smarter move anyway.
The ground is sandstone, so any excavation for a basement or rear addition can hit rock, priced from a real geotech. The old terraces almost always carry asbestos and lead paint, so a licensed strip-out leads any works.
We build fixed-price, licence HBL 487805C. For Paddington, the real conversation is usually restoration and extension — let me show you what is possible.
Buildana manages the complete knockdown rebuild process in Paddington — 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 Paddington from $450K
- Woollahra Municipal Council DA and CDC approvals managed
- Demolition and asbestos removal included
- M — engineered slab design included
- Typical blocks 150–350m² in Paddington
- Single and two-storey designs available
- 6-year structural warranty
- Free site assessment — near Edgecliff (1 km) station
Reviewed by Oliver Alameri
Licensed Builder (NSW 487805C) · Master of Property Development · PhD Student · Building across Western Sydney since 2010
A terrace heartland, handled honestly
Paddington has the highest density of heritage terraces in Sydney, with Heritage Conservation Areas covering virtually every street. Victorian and Federation terraces on tight 150 to 350m² blocks are precisely what the suburb is valued for, so a standard knockdown is essentially off the table.
The real project here is almost always a sympathetic restoration with a rear extension that keeps the heritage frontage. It preserves the value and gets you the modern living space, which is the best of both.
Sandstone and old-terrace materials
The ground is sandstone, so any excavation for a basement or rear addition can hit rock, priced from a real geotech. On tight terrace blocks, that excavation needs careful planning against the neighbours.
The old terraces almost always carry asbestos and lead paint, so a licensed strip-out leads any works.
Knockdown-rebuild builder in Paddington — key facts
- Suburb
- Paddington, NSW 2021
- Council / LGA
- Woollahra Municipal Council (Woollahra)
- Primary zoning
- R2 Low
- Typical lot size
- 150–350m²
- Soil class
- M
- Median house price
- $3.0M–$6.5M
- Home era
- 1840s–1900s Victorian terraces
- 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 Paddington block — lot size (typical 150–350m²), R2 Low zoning, setbacks, FSR, and existing dwelling condition. Asbestos survey included. You'll know feasibility and budget before committing.
⏱Complete design package: floor plans, elevations, 3D renders, structural engineering, geotech, BASIX, stormwater, and all documentation Woollahra Municipal 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. Weekly progress reports with photos and milestone tracking.
⏱Same address, completely different home. Permanent gas, water, electrical, NBN reconnected and tested. Council waste collection re-registered. Mailbox reinstalled. Move-in ready, not move-in plus 100 small jobs.
⏱Quality Promise
Our Paddington knockdown rebuilds sequence demolition, slab, frame, lockup, handover. Fixed price locked before demolition starts.
Cost Guide
| Item | Estimated Range |
|---|---|
| Entry-level single storey KDR | $620,000 – $850,000 |
| Mid-range double storey KDR | $940,000 – $1,300,000 |
| Architectural KDR | $1,300,000 – $1,950,000 |
| Luxury KDR (high-spec finishes) | $1,950,000+ |
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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