KNOCKDOWN REBUILD
Rebuild a better life now
Why Knockdown Rebuild?
Live a brand new life and still stay local
Your home is so much more than bricks and mortar.
It’s the school where your children thrive. The coffee shop where the barista knows your name. The community that makes you feel welcome. The local restaurant with special memories.
But what happens when your house no longer meets your family’s needs? Whether your family has grown or your requirements have just changed, you deserve a home that lets you live a brand new life and still stay local.
Knockdown Rebuild allows you to do just that. This is your opportunity to build your dream home, in the place where you and your family are happiest.
Are you ready to transform your dream into reality?
Why choose Dennis Family Homes?
We understand the things that really matter
With over 55 years experience, we’ve built literally thousands of homes for every type of family imaginable. But every build feels like our first, as we see the joy that comes when a new set of keys is handed over to unlock a dream.
By sharing in this momentous journey with so many families, we’ve come to have a deep appreciation for the things that really matter, from keeping people up‑to‑date through every stage of their project through to focussing on the tiny details that make a home truly special.
So with every new home we begin, our single greatest aim is to build trust. And we won’t rest until we’ve built complete trust with you.
Our Knockdown Rebuild service
There’s no question that building a new home is incredibly exciting. But we understand that it’s also quite daunting. You’re trusting a builder with the largest purchase you’re ever likely to make. And you’ll have to live with every decision.
One comforting thing with a Knockdown Rebuild is that you already know you’re building in an area you love. And here are some more ways we can help reassure you throughout the process:
A seamless and supportive experience
We work with you every step of the way to ensure your new home design reflects your family and your version of luxury.
A clear and transparent process
From our first conversation to the moment we hand over your keys, we’re open and honest about what we can and can’t offer. We don’t make promises we can’t keep.
An outcome designed to exceed expectations
Our professional and passionate construction team strive to deliver your dream home and always exceed your expectations.
The journey
Dennis Family Homes has a step by step process that makes building a home feel easy.
01. FREE SITE INSPECTION
02. ONE ON ONE DESIGN CONSULTATION
03. INITIAL DEPOSIT
04. CONFIRMATION
05. PREPARE FOR DEMOLITION
06. TOWN PLANNING & REPORT AND CONSENT (IF REQUIRED)
07. SHOWROOM APPOINTMENT
08. HIA CONTRACT SIGNING
09. BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION & DEMOLITION
10. CONSTRUCTION
01. FREE SITE INSPECTION
Take the first step towards building your dream home.
Provide a clear copy of the land title, plan of subdivision or Section 32.
Your Knockdown Rebuild Specialist will perform a no obligation preliminary site inspection. We may identify potential construction implications such as overhead power lines, parking restrictions, adjoining structures on boundaries, site access issues or vegetation.
Your Knockdown Rebuild Specialist will conduct preliminary research which may identify town planning requirements, restrictive covenants or local council requirements of your block.
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02. ONE ON ONE DESIGN CONSULTATION
Defining your lifestyle, needs, and vision.
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Your Knockdown Rebuild Specialist will take the time to get to know you and your family.
Discuss your ideas, styles and vision with your Knockdown Rebuild Specialist to help us gain a true understanding of how we can bring it all to life.
Your Knockdown Rebuild Specialist will work with you and recommend a home design that suits your block, to create a beautiful space that resonates with your lifestyle and personal aesthetic.
Provide you with an overview of your site feasibility, any construction constraints, floorplan and estimated price.
03. INITIAL DEPOSIT
Make it official.
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Pay an initial deposit of $3,000.
Obtain a soil test report, detailed site survey, re establishment survey and property service information.
Work with your Knockdown Rebuild Specialist and sign off an initial sales agreement, including a preliminary mark‑up plan, preliminary estimate, preliminary siting plan and Authority to Proceed.
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04. CONFIRMATION
Review every detail for peace of mind.
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Your Knockdown Rebuild Specialist will present the Confirmation Document including plans and pricing.
Work with your Knockdown Rebuild Specialist to finalise your variations and sign the Confirmation Document. Pay Confirmation Deposit of $5,000.
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05. PREPARE FOR DEMOLITION
Prepare for a new beginning.
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Arrange the installation of an underground electricity pit through your energy provider prior to construction commencing.
Order an arborist report and apply for a tree or vegetation removal permit if required.
Notify the tenants if applicable.
Arrange disconnection and removal of all necessary existing services to the property to ensure that the existing home will be demolished in a safe manner.
Including where applicable:
Sewer and Stormwater disconnections.
Water disconnection.
Gas disconnection.
Electrical disconnection.
Telecommunications and Internet disconnection.
Please refer to our “Guide to Demolition” for more information.
06. TOWN PLANNING & REPORT AND CONSENT (IF REQUIRED)
We help you navigate the process.
Assist you with town planning drawings and a relevant planning report. Our appointed Town Planner will then guide you through the planning process.
Assist you with the Report and Consent application via the local council, if required.
Once your town planning application or Report and Consent (if required) is approved, we’ll start to prepare your HIA building contract.
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07. SHOWROOM APPOINTMENT
Make your home your own.
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“This was one of the sweetest parts of the journey!” KAY, BRIGHTON EAST
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Work with one of our experienced Interior Designers to select the style and finishes that will bring your vision to life.
Make the choices that will make your new home truly your own. Choose details like Caesarstone®, your brick colours, tiles, carpet, and appliances. This is the time to add the finishing touches to your dream.
See your dream home come to life both inside and out with Vision, our state of the art colour visualisation tool.
We’ll advise you of colour upgrade costs.
Sign off on your colour and electrical variations. These will be included in your Housing Industry Association (HIA) building contract.
09. BUILDING PERMIT
APPLICATION & DEMOLITION
Prepare your site for transformation.
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Our Pre-site Coordinator will apply for a building permit.
Review your final construction plan and sign it off.
Demolish your old home and provide us with a vacant and clean block or site.
Arrange the second soil test. Our highly skilled Site Supervisor will conduct an inspection to confirm that the site meets our requirements to commence building.
10. CONSTRUCTION
See your dream come to life.
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Attend a pre site meeting with your Site Supervisor.
Our highly skilled Construction Team will build your dream home.
Your Site Supervisor will communicate with you frequently about the progress of construction, so that you can relax while your vision becomes a reality.
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Hear from our customers
SUZANA & WILL
Melbourne VIC
Absolutely hands down fantastic build. From the beginning to the end. We are two months living in our home and so far we can’t fault the quality. Best decision ever to build with Dennis Family Homes. From the moment we went in and spoke with our Consultant, who ensured all our needs were met, through to the amazing colour room experience, right through to our Construction Manager and Supervisor. The whole experience was amazing. Thank you Dennis Family!
MR & MRS MAHER
Boronia VIC
Our Sales Consultant and Site Supervisor provided excellent service and our build was very smooth. We recently moved into our Cosgrove 313 Classic and have already recommended Dennis Family Homes to a friend. Highly recommended.
ANTHONY
Springvale South VIC
Our home was exactly what we wanted! Our Sales Consultant was very knowledgeable and took the time to discuss every aspect of our build. We would definitely recommend Dennis Family Homes to anyone looking to do a Knockdown Rebuild.
Trust an award‑winning builder
Dennis Family Homes has won numerous awards for quality and design excellence over the years.
2019 WINNER, HOUSING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (HIA)
Best Display Home HIA South East Gippsland Housing Awards
$300,001 $400,000
Mortlake 293S Boulevard, Waterford Rise Estate
2018 WINNER, HOUSING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (HIA)
2018 HIA Western Victoria Regional Housing Awards
Best Volume Builder Display Home
$300,001 $400,000 & $400,001 $500,000.
Lakewood 333 & Whitfield 363 Home Designs Mt Duneed
2017 WINNER, HOUSING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (HIA)
2017 HIA Western Victoria Regional Housing Awards
Best Volume Builder Display Home
$250,000 to $350,000
Brookdale 293 Home Design Armstrong Creek
