Knockdown Rebuild South Coogee — From $450K All-In
Fixed-price knockdown rebuild in South Coogee 2034. Demolition, new home, all Randwick City Council approvals under one contract. No surprises, no variation trail.
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A knockdown rebuild in South Coogee 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.
New Home on Your South Coogee Block
A knockdown rebuild in South Coogee is a premium cliff-top project between Coogee Beach and Maroubra — Federation cottages, inter-war heritage and contemporary cliff-top builds on 350 to 700m² blocks. On the ocean-view ridge, a rebuild designs a modern coastal home around a genuinely spectacular outlook.
Coastal salt-grade specs are mandatory here — corrosion-resistant fixings and marine-suitable detailing. The sandstone-dominant ground, with substantial cliff fall on the eastern edge, means rock excavation and retaining on the fall lots, all priced from a real geotech.
Heritage Conservation Areas cover several streets, so heritage is worth checking. 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, with salt-grade detailing, rock and fall costed, before you commit.
Buildana manages the complete knockdown rebuild process in South Coogee — 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 South Coogee from $450K
- Randwick City Council DA and CDC approvals managed
- Demolition and asbestos removal included
- M — engineered slab design included
- Typical blocks 350–700m² in South Coogee
- Single and two-storey designs available
- 6-year structural warranty
- Free site assessment — near Light Rail Randwick (3 km) station
Reviewed by Oliver Alameri
Licensed Builder (NSW 487805C) · Master of Property Development · PhD Student · Building across Western Sydney since 2010
Cliff-top outlook worth designing for
South Coogee sits on the cliff-top between Coogee Beach and Maroubra, on 350 to 700m² blocks with ocean views on the ridge. A rebuild designs a modern coastal home around a genuinely spectacular outlook, which the original cottage rarely used well.
The ocean-view ridge carries a significant premium, and a considered rebuild rewards it.
Salt-grade, cliff fall and heritage
Coastal salt-grade specs are mandatory — corrosion-resistant fixings and marine-suitable detailing that lasts in the exposure. The sandstone-dominant ground, with substantial cliff fall on the eastern edge, means rock excavation and retaining on the fall lots, all priced from a real geotech.
Heritage Conservation Areas cover several streets, and the pre-war stock can carry asbestos and lead paint, so a licensed strip-out leads the demolition.
Knockdown-rebuild builder in South Coogee — key facts
- Suburb
- South Coogee, NSW 2034
- Council / LGA
- Randwick City Council (Randwick)
- Primary zoning
- R2 Low
- Typical lot size
- 350–700m²
- Soil class
- M
- Median house price
- $2.8M–$6M (clifftop $7M+)
- Home era
- 1900s–1960s
- 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
On-site assessment covers block measurements, soil conditions (Class M), tree preservation checks, service locations, and asbestos identification on your 1900s–1960s-era home. Clear feasibility report before you commit.
⏱Approval pathway gets locked at design stage based on FSR, height, setbacks, and any overlays. Most South Coogee 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.
⏱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 South Coogee family home.
⏱Final inspection, Occupation Certificate, 6-year structural warranty, keys, and maintenance guide. Services reconnected. Your new home near Lurline Bay & ocean cliff walk.
⏱Quality Promise
Our South Coogee knockdown rebuilds sequence demolition, slab, frame, lockup, handover. Fixed price locked before demolition starts.
Cost Guide
| Item | Estimated Range |
|---|---|
| Entry-level single storey KDR | $610,000 – $830,000 |
| Mid-range double storey KDR | $920,000 – $1,280,000 |
| Architectural KDR | $1,280,000 – $1,920,000 |
| Luxury KDR (high-spec finishes) | $1,920,000+ |
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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