Pagewood Knockdown Rebuild — Stay on Your Street
Buildana handles KDR across Pagewood 2035. 1950s–2000s homes on 400–650m² blocks — we know the soil, the Randwick City Council rules, and the neighbours' expectations.
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A knockdown rebuild in Pagewood 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.
Knockdown Rebuild Builder in Pagewood
A knockdown rebuild in Pagewood suits the post-war brick stock on 400 to 650m² blocks, in an inland suburb adjoining Eastgardens that is undergoing renewal around the Westfield Eastgardens precinct. A rebuild resets a dated home into a modern one in a mid-tier suburb on the way up.
The ground is sandstone, so excavation can hit rock, priced from a real geotech. The post-war stock can carry asbestos, so a licensed strip-out leads the demolition where needed.
On the R3 and R4 land around the Eastgardens centre, a townhouse or apartment project can beat a single rebuild, so I run those numbers where a block qualifies.
We rebuild fixed-price, licence HBL 487805C. Get our feasibility — rebuild or redevelop — before you commit.
Buildana manages the complete knockdown rebuild process in Pagewood — 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 Pagewood from $450K
- Randwick City Council DA and CDC approvals managed
- Demolition and asbestos removal included
- M — engineered slab design included
- Typical blocks 400–650m² in Pagewood
- Single and two-storey designs available
- 6-year structural warranty
- Free site assessment — near Light Rail Kingsford (4 km) station
Reviewed by Oliver Alameri
Licensed Builder (NSW 487805C) · Master of Property Development · PhD Student · Building across Western Sydney since 2010
A mid-tier suburb on the up
Pagewood adjoins Eastgardens and is undergoing renewal around the Westfield Eastgardens precinct, with post-war brick, contemporary infill and apartments on 400 to 650m² blocks. A rebuild resets a dated home into a modern one in a suburb on the way up.
The renewal and the shopping precinct make it an appealing rebuild location with genuine upside.
Sandstone, asbestos and density
The ground is sandstone, so excavation can hit rock, priced from a real geotech. The post-war stock can carry asbestos, so a licensed strip-out leads the demolition where needed.
On the R3 and R4 land around the Eastgardens centre, a townhouse or apartment project can beat a single rebuild, so I run those numbers where a block qualifies.
Knockdown-rebuild builder in Pagewood — key facts
- Suburb
- Pagewood, NSW 2035
- Council / LGA
- Randwick City Council (Randwick)
- Primary zoning
- R2 Low
- Typical lot size
- 400–650m²
- Soil class
- M
- Median house price
- $1.8M–$2.8M
- Home era
- 1950s–2000s
- 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 Pagewood market data — not generic Sydney averages.
⏱New home designed for your Pagewood 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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