Licensed Knockdown Rebuild Builder Tamarama
NSW licensed KDR specialist in Tamarama 2026. Asbestos-accredited demolition, Class M engineered slab, BASIX 2025, 6-year structural warranty on the new home.
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A knockdown rebuild in Tamarama costs $450,000–$1,200,000+. Standard single-storey from $450K, two-storey from $650K. Buildana manages demolition, Waverley Council approvals, and construction under one fixed-price contract.
Demolish and Rebuild in Tamarama
A knockdown rebuild in Tamarama is a premium coastal project in Sydney's smallest beachside suburb — the enclave between Bondi and Bronte, with Federation cottages, inter-war heritage and contemporary cliff-top builds on tight 200 to 600m² blocks. A rebuild designs a modern coastal home in a genuinely exclusive pocket.
The direct coastal exposure makes salt-grade construction essential — corrosion-resistant fixings and marine-suitable detailing. Heritage Conservation Areas cover most streets, so a rebuild generally goes down the DA path, and the tight blocks mean careful design.
The sandstone ground, with substantial fall to Tamarama Beach, means rock excavation and retaining on the fall lots, all priced from a real geotech. 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 knockdown rebuild feasibility, with salt-grade detailing, rock and fall costed, before you commit.
Buildana manages the complete knockdown rebuild process in Tamarama — 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 Tamarama from $450K
- Waverley Council DA and CDC approvals managed
- Demolition and asbestos removal included
- M — engineered slab design included
- Typical blocks 200–600m² in Tamarama
- Single and two-storey designs available
- 6-year structural warranty
- Free site assessment — near Bondi Junction (3 km) station
Reviewed by Oliver Alameri
Licensed Builder (NSW 487805C) · Master of Property Development · PhD Student · Building across Western Sydney since 2010
An exclusive coastal enclave
Tamarama is Sydney's smallest beachside suburb, the enclave between Bondi and Bronte, with Federation cottages and contemporary cliff-top builds on tight 200 to 600m² blocks. A rebuild designs a modern coastal home in a genuinely exclusive pocket, where good design makes the difference on a compact block.
It is one of the most tightly held coastal addresses in Sydney.
Salt-grade, heritage and cliff fall
The direct coastal exposure makes salt-grade construction essential — corrosion-resistant fixings and marine-suitable detailing. Heritage Conservation Areas cover most streets, so a rebuild generally goes down the DA path.
The sandstone ground, with substantial fall to Tamarama Beach, means rock excavation and retaining on the fall lots, all priced from a real geotech. The pre-war stock can carry asbestos and lead paint, so a licensed strip-out leads the demolition.
Knockdown-rebuild builder in Tamarama — key facts
- Suburb
- Tamarama, NSW 2026
- Council / LGA
- Waverley Council (Waverley)
- Primary zoning
- R2 Low
- Typical lot size
- 200–600m²
- Soil class
- M
- Median house price
- $4M–$15M+
- 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
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
Site visit covers everything that affects the build cost: vehicle access for trucks and crane, services (sewer depth, water connection, electrical service rating), soil exposure for borehole, neighbouring construction, and any obvious heritage or tree constraints. Real numbers, not estimates.
⏱Architectural design for your replacement home, structural engineering for Class M soil, BASIX certification, and all approval documentation. Lodged as CDC (10–15 days) or DA (40–90 days) depending on design.
⏱Demolition runs 5–10 working days for a standard Tamarama cottage — longer if asbestos volume is significant or the structure includes a brick chimney or solid-block walls. Asbestos work happens first under a controlled removal program before mechanical demo starts.
⏱New home built from engineered slab (Class M soil) to keys — fixed-price, milestone-based progress payments. Your project manager provides weekly updates.
⏱Walk through your finished home on your original Tamarama block. OC issued, all services live, 6-year structural warranty, appliance manuals, and maintenance schedule. Move in.
⏱Quality Promise
Tamarama knockdown rebuild done cleanly: licensed demolition, compliant slab, new home built to NCC 2025. Fixed-price contract.
Cost Guide
| Item | Estimated Range |
|---|---|
| Entry-level single storey KDR | $700,000 – $940,000 |
| Mid-range double storey KDR | $1,040,000 – $1,450,000 |
| Architectural KDR | $1,450,000 – $2,180,000 |
| Luxury KDR (high-spec finishes) | $2,180,000+ |
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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