Knockdown & Rebuild With Style Plus

The knockdown and rebuild option is fast becoming more popular, due to a shortage of land in residential suburbs, and many older homes on valuable and sought after land do not offer modern integrated family spaces with good construction techniques and energy efficiencies. Knockdown and rebuild means that you do not have to work around existing structures and you do not have to compromise.

If the existing house is structurally in a bad way, there is likelihood that knockdown and rebuild will be a lot cheaper and easier than trying to renovate it. Knockdown and rebuild will enable you to stay in your current location, providing minimal family disruptions with no need to change schools or re-establish your family in a new neighbourhood.

A knockdown and rebuild suits homeowners who are not content with a large renovation with quotes that are fast approaching what a new home build would cost, and earlier construction, materials, or techniques that do not incorporate items such as double glazing or underfloor heating. It would also suit a sited home that has no environmental benefits or poor natural light.

When you knockdown and rebuild, there are always additional overheads that need to be considered, such as needing temporary accommodation for the period of construction, and if this is required, the cost should be added to the overall build budget. Demolition costs vary and it is advisable to acquire three quotes and compare ‘apples for apples’. Another overhead will be the cost of new services, for example new drainage to be laid, and new water mains and electricity supply to the new home.

If you intend to demolish or remove a building or structure from your site you will require a Building Consent unless it meets the Schedule 1exemptions:

• A building consent is not required for the following building work: The complete demolition of a building that is detached and is not more than three storeys.

• You will need a building consent to build your new home. Your architect|designer or builder can do this on your behalf.

Building a new home is one of the biggest investments you will make so it is important to have a building warranty which protects you both during construction and for 10 years after completion. Style Plus’ Residential Building Warranty provided by Stamford Insurance, which has the surety of being underwritten by Lloyds, has been designed to cover any type of new development, from individual homes to larger sub-divisions and multiple housing units.

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