Knockdown Rebuild Russell Lea — Demo to Handover in 12 Months
Russell Lea 2046 KDR with tight programme: demolition (3–4 weeks), new home (24–40 weeks). CDC fast-track or City of Canada Bay Council DA. Weekly progress updates.
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A knockdown rebuild in Russell Lea costs $450,000–$1,200,000+. Standard single-storey from $450K, two-storey from $650K. Buildana manages demolition, City of Canada Bay Council approvals, and construction under one fixed-price contract.
New Home on Your Russell Lea Block
A knockdown rebuild in Russell Lea suits the Federation, inter-war and post-war stock on 450 to 800m² blocks, in a tightly held character pocket between Five Dock and Drummoyne. A rebuild resets a dated home into a modern one in a settled, sought-after inner-west suburb.
The ground is Wianamatta Shale, so the slab is designed off a real geotech. Heritage Conservation Areas cover several streets, so a listed block goes down the DA path, and on a well-kept character home the restore-versus-rebuild question is worth weighing.
The pre-war 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 Russell Lea — 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 Russell Lea from $450K
- City of Canada Bay Council DA and CDC approvals managed
- Demolition and asbestos removal included
- M–H — engineered slab design included
- Typical blocks 450–800m² in Russell Lea
- Single and two-storey designs available
- 6-year structural warranty
- Free site assessment — near Drummoyne ferry (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 tightly held character pocket
Russell Lea is the inland suburb between Five Dock and Drummoyne, with Federation cottages, inter-war heritage and post-war stock on 450 to 800m² blocks. It is a tightly held character pocket, and a rebuild resets a dated home into a modern one in a sought-after inner-west setting.
Its proximity to the river suburbs and the city makes it a genuinely appealing rebuild location.
Shale and heritage
The ground is Wianamatta Shale, so the slab is designed off a real geotech. Heritage Conservation Areas cover several streets, so a listed block goes down the DA path, and on a well-kept character home the restore-versus-rebuild question is worth weighing.
The pre-war stock can carry asbestos and lead paint, so a licensed strip-out leads the demolition.
Knockdown-rebuild builder in Russell Lea — key facts
- Suburb
- Russell Lea, NSW 2046
- Council / LGA
- City of Canada Bay Council (City of Canada Bay)
- Primary zoning
- R2 Low
- Typical lot size
- 450–800m²
- Soil class
- M–H
- Median house price
- $2.2M–$4M
- Home era
- 1900s–1940s
- 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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Cost Guide
| Item | Estimated Range |
|---|---|
| Single storey rebuild (150–200m²) | $470,000 – $670,000 |
| Double storey rebuild (200–300m²) | $670,000 – $1,030,000 |
| Premium rebuild (300m²+) | $1,030,000+ |
| Demolition (1900s–1940s Russell Lea home) | $18,000 – $39,000 |
| Asbestos removal (if present) | $8,000 – $25,000 |
| Service disconnections & reinstatement | $3,000 – $8,000 |
Prices are indicative for Western Sydney (2025). Actual costs depend on site, specifications, and approvals.
How It Works
From First Call to Final Key
Everything that has to be right before we touch the ground. On-site assessment covers block measurements, soil conditions (Class M–H), tree preservation checks, service locations, and asbestos identification on your 1900s–1940s-era home. Clear feasibility report before you commit. Approval pathway gets locked at design stage based on FSR, height, setbacks, and any overlays. Most Russell Lea KDRs go CDC for speed; we use DA when the design wants to push past complying development limits. Either way, all documentation prepared and lodged in-house.
⏱The Russell Lea construction phase. Fixed price, programmed, supervised. Existing home demolished by licensed contractors. Asbestos removed and disposed of to EPA standards. Services disconnected, site cleared and prepped for construction. Buildana manages all permits and logistics. Construction starts the week demolition finishes — no idle site, no momentum lost. Slab pour usually within the first month, frame stand soon after. From frame stand to handover runs 6–9 months for a typical Russell Lea family home.
⏱The job isn't done when the site's clean; it's done when you have keys, certificates and warranties. Final inspection, Occupation Certificate, 6-year structural warranty, keys, and maintenance guide. Services reconnected. Your new home near Russell Lea Public School.
⏱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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