Licensed Knockdown Rebuild Builder Turramurra
NSW licensed KDR specialist in Turramurra 2074. 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 Turramurra costs $450,000–$1,200,000+. Standard single-storey from $450K, two-storey from $650K. Buildana manages demolition, Ku-ring-gai Council approvals, and construction under one fixed-price contract.
Turramurra Knockdown Rebuilds
Turramurra KDR is approval-friendly outside the Heritage Conservation Areas around the village. Back-street blocks 700–1,100m² with post-war and 1960s stock are the bread-and-butter KDR candidates. Asbestos in eaves, vinyl tile beds, and fibro wet area linings on most pre-1990 homes. Demolition $35K–$55K. Soil M on the ridge, Class E pockets near the drainage lines toward the national park.
Most Turramurra blocks run 700–1,100m² on Class M ground. Knockdown rebuild on 1920s–1960s (heavy heritage stock) stock here usually pencils out better than deep renovation once you tally up structural, electrical, plumbing, insulation, and waterproofing upgrades against full replacement value. Median price band: $2.8M–$4.2M. Local services anchor around Turramurra IGA village & Bobbin Head Road.
Buildana manages the complete knockdown rebuild process in Turramurra — 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 Turramurra from $450K
- Ku-ring-gai Council DA and CDC approvals managed
- Demolition and asbestos removal included
- Class M soil — engineered slab design included
- Typical blocks 700–1,100m² in Turramurra
- Single and two-storey designs available
- 6-year structural warranty
- Free site assessment — near Turramurra station
Reviewed by Oliver Alameri
Licensed Builder (NSW 487805C) · Master of Property Development · PhD Student · Building across Western Sydney since 2010
Why Knockdown Rebuild in Turramurra?
Turramurra is the central village of upper Ku-ring-gai — Bobbin Head Road heading east toward the national park, Pacific Highway shops, and a station on the T1 line. Heritage Conservation Areas around the village limit demolition options on certain streets, but the back-street blocks (700–1,100m²) generally allow KDR with standard Council controls. Soil grades M on the ridge with E pockets near drainage lines.
Turramurra's established streetscape and median house prices of $2.8M–$4.2M reflect a premium location within Ku-ring-gai. Building costs sit above the metro average, offset by stronger capital growth and rental returns. Turramurra station gives Turramurra direct rail access — a strong draw for residents and tenants. 1920s–1960s (heavy heritage stock)-era housing stock across Turramurra is prime for knockdown rebuild — replacing dated layouts and materials with modern, NCC-compliant homes that maximise block potential. Ground conditions (Class M) across Turramurra are well understood by local builders — Buildana's engineering accounts for moderately reactive soil movement.
Knockdown rebuild in Ku-ring-gai is its own discipline — every job starts with a heritage check, a tree report, and a streetscape character assessment before a concept goes anywhere near a block. Council's Heritage Conservation Areas cover significant portions of Gordon, Killara, Pymble, Wahroonga, Warrawee, Roseville and Turramurra; demolish without consent and you lose the lot. Blocks generally run 800–1,400m² with Class M soil on the sandstone ridge and reactive H pockets in the Lane Cove valley suburbs (East Killara, South Turramurra, West Pymble, East Lindfield). Demolition costs run $35K–$60K because most of the housing stock is asbestos-era brick or fibro and the Tree Preservation Order limits site clearing. CDC is rarely the right pathway in Ku-ring-gai — full DA is the realistic plan, with 12–18 weeks typical assessment. Realistic KDR budget for a 350m² premium two-storey rebuild on a Pymble or Wahroonga block: $1.6M–$2.6M turnkey, depending on finish level.
Planning Controls — Ku-ring-gai Council
Ku-ring-gai LEP 2015 & Ku-ring-gai DCP. R2 Low Density: FSR 0.3:1 on lots under 1,200m² (sliding down to ~0.27:1 on larger lots), building height 9.5m, front setback 9–12m varying by streetscape, landscaped area 50%, deep soil 30%. Heritage Conservation Areas cover significant portions of Gordon, Killara, Pymble, Wahroonga, Warrawee, Roseville and Turramurra — heritage character assessment is required before any DA. Tree Preservation Order is one of Sydney's strictest: any tree over 5m high or 0.45m trunk circumference needs Council consent before removal. Bushfire planning (Planning for Bushfire Protection 2019) applies in St Ives, St Ives Chase, North Turramurra, North Wahroonga and bush-edge lots — BAL assessment is mandatory. The 2024 NSW TOD reforms permit medium density inside 400m of Roseville, Lindfield, Killara, Gordon, Pymble, Turramurra and Warrawee stations, but Council scrutiny on built form and tree retention remains heavy.
Knockdown-rebuild builder in Turramurra — key facts
- Suburb
- Turramurra, NSW 2074
- Council / LGA
- Ku-ring-gai Council (Ku-ring-gai)
- Primary zoning
- R2 Low Density
- Typical lot size
- 700–1,100m²
- Soil class
- Class M
- Median house price
- $2.8M–$4.2M
- Home era
- 1920s–1960s (heavy heritage stock)
- 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
Building in Turramurra — Local Context
What Turramurra Soil Means for Your Rebuild
Most blocks across Turramurra (2074) classify as Class M — moderately reactive. Translation for a knockdown rebuild: foundation cost lands somewhere between $15,000–$32,000, depending on building footprint and how the engineer reads the borehole. Standard waffle raft slabs work on most Turramurra sites, sized by an engineer to the actual classification. Buildana includes the geotech report, structural engineering, and slab design in every quote. No site allowance, no provisional sum.
Ku-ring-gai Council & Approval Pathway
Turramurra sits inside the Ku-ring-gai LGA, governed by Ku-ring-gai Council. For a knockdown rebuild, the approval question is usually CDC vs DA. Either CDC or DA can apply, depending on whether your design fits within the State Codes SEPP. We assess that before drawing anything. Either way, we manage submission, RFIs, and re-lodgement in-house — you don't deal with the council.
Where the Money Goes on a Turramurra Rebuild
Cost breakdown for a typical rebuild in Turramurra: structure and frame around 30%, slab and foundations 8–14% (driven by Class M soil), roofing and external 10–12%, services (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) 12–18%, fit-out (kitchen, bathrooms, joinery) 18–25%, and finishes (paint, tiles, flooring) 8–12%. The remaining 4–6% covers approvals, certifications, and site establishment. Buildana itemises every line so you see what you're paying for — no lump sums hiding margin.
Designing for the Turramurra Streetscape
Turramurra's housing stock is predominantly from the 1920s–1960s (heavy heritage stock).. The local anchor is Turramurra IGA village & Bobbin Head Road. For a knockdown rebuild, the streetscape question matters more than most builders admit — a brand-new double-storey on a street of single-storey 1920s–1960s (heavy heritage stock) weatherboards will draw council attention on bulk and scale, even if technically compliant. Buildana designs the front elevation to read appropriately for the street while modernising the floor plan and structure behind it. Materials palette, roof pitch, fenestration rhythm — all chosen to settle into the existing rhythm rather than fight it.
Building Activity in Turramurra Right Now
Turramurra is seeing steady residential activity — 1920s–1960s (heavy heritage stock)-era stock is reaching end-of-life on dozens of streets, driving steady knockdown rebuild activity month over month. Buildana sits inside that pipeline — we know what's getting approved, what's stalling, and why.
Builder's Take on Turramurra
1920s–1960s (heavy heritage stock) Turramurra homes are often asbestos-affected — not always, but often enough that the demolition quote should include contingency. AL/A-class licensed removal runs $8K–$25K on top of standard demolition. Any builder who doesn't flag this is either inexperienced or setting up a variation.
Service abolishment and reinstatement in Turramurra typically costs $3K–$8K. Sydney Water cap-off, Endeavour Energy disconnection, gas cap. Cheap KDR quotes often bundle this into "demolition" as a line item worth $1K — which is wrong and gets billed later.
Turramurra vs Nearby Suburbs
Turramurra vs nearby suburbs — key metrics for knocking down and rebuilding.
| Suburb | Median Price | Typical Lot | Soil Class | Era | Station |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turramurra2074this suburb | $2.8M–$4.2M | 700–1,100m² | Class M | 1920s–1960s (heavy heritage stock) | Turramurra |
| Warrawee2074 | $3.2M–$4.6M | 900–1,500m² | Class M | 1920s–1960s (heavy heritage stock) | Warrawee |
| Pymble2073 | $3.2M–$5.0M | 1,000–1,800m² | Class M | 1920s–1960s (heavy heritage stock) | Pymble |
| South Turramurra2074 | $2.8M–$4.2M | 800–1,500m² | Class M–H | 1920s–1960s (heavy heritage stock) | Turramurra (2 km) |
Median price, soil class, and lot size shape build feasibility and final cost. Buildana assesses every site against these and other constraints during the free feasibility stage.
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How It Works
From First Call to Final Key
Everything that has to be right before we touch the ground. 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 Turramurra market data — not generic Sydney averages. New home designed for your Turramurra block — maximising FSR, orientation, and streetscape. Working drawings, engineering, and BASIX prepared. CDC or DA lodged with Ku-ring-gai Council.
⏱The Turramurra construction phase. Fixed price, programmed, supervised. Full demolition management: asbestos survey report, licensed removal where required, structural demolition, site clearing, temporary fencing, and dust/noise management. Ku-ring-gai 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.
⏱The job isn't done when the site's clean; it's done when you have keys, certificates and warranties. Defect-free handover inspection, OC issued, keys in hand. Permanent services reconnected, landscaping complete, 6-year structural warranty, and full maintenance guide provided.
⏱Quality Promise
Turramurra KDR projects run on one contract: demolition, asbestos clearance, approvals, construction, handover. One builder accountable.
Cost Guide
| Item | Estimated Range |
|---|---|
| Single storey rebuild (150–200m²) | $600,000 – $860,000 |
| Double storey rebuild (200–300m²) | $860,000 – $1,320,000 |
| Premium rebuild (300m²+) | $1,320,000+ |
| Demolition (1920s–1960s (heavy heritage stock) Turramurra home) | $23,000 – $50,000 |
| Asbestos removal (if present) | $10,000 – $32,000 |
| Service disconnections & reinstatement | $4,000 – $10,000 |
Prices are indicative for Western Sydney (2025). Actual costs depend on site, specifications, and approvals.
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