Knockdown Rebuild

 

KNOCKDOWN

REBUILD

PROCESS

Xavier Homes are able to undertake Knock Down and Rebuild projects for sites of all shapes and sizes. Our Knock Down and Rebuild projects allow you to maximise your existing land and provide you with the home of your dreams.

We provide complete solutions from helping you organise a demolition contractor, through the design and permit process and culminating in the construction of your brand new home that both you and Xavier Homes can be proud of.
 

KNOCKDOWN REBUILD PROCESS

Xavier Homes are able to undertake Knock Down and Rebuild projects for sites of all shapes and sizes. Our Knock Down and Rebuild projects allow you to maximise your existing land and provide you with the home of your dreams.

We provide complete solutions from helping you organise a demolition contractor, through the design and permit process and culminating in the construction of your brand new home that both you and Xavier Homes can be proud of.

1. Initial Meeting & Site Visit

 

The initial meeting allows us to fully understand your requirements prior to commencing the design of your new home.  We will discuss your ideas, needs and budget goals. From this we will formulate a design that suits your block of land, your budget and that, most importantly, you are happy with.

2. Assessment of Regulatory Requirements

 

It is important to assess all the Council regulatory requirements before commencing a knock down – rebuild project.  Your property may be subject to overlays or covenants and may require a town planning permit before construction can commence.

We provide a site assessment to assess the suitability of your property for a knock down – rebuild.  This includes such points as:

Is a town planning permit required

Accessibility

Location of trees and vegetation, both on site and on the street frontage

Block size and slope

Street frontage and depth of the site

Existing driveway location

Natural light and sun orientation

Location of neighbouring buildings

Easements

Covenants

In addition to this, we will provide:

Site survey – contours & levels

Soil Test

Property Information

Legal Point of Discharge details

 

 

 

3. Concept Design & ‘Ball Park’ Costings

 

 

 

 

While Xavier Homes provide many custom features in our homes, our specialty is working with you to design and build your home, a home that suits your lifestyle, budget and needs.

We can start with your plan, or with a simple concept.   Based on your input, we will work together to get your home precisely the way that you want it. We will provide you with a detailed site plan, floor plan and elevations, allowing you to amend the layout to achieve exactly the new home you envisaged.

At this stage, we will also be able to provide you with a ‘ball park’ costing so that you are comfortable with proceeding to the next stage.

 

 

4. Demolition

 

 

 

 

 

An important aspect of the knock down – rebuild process is the demolition.  Before the construction of your new home can take place, the existing house on the site will have to be demolished. 

To do this you will have to engage a Demolition Contractor.  This is done prior to entering into a contract with your Builder.  However, we can help you select your demolisher and we can liase with them throughout the demolition process to ensure that it runs smoothly.

An asset protection permit is also required at this stage for all building works (including the demolition).  This is required to cover any damage that may occur to public assets such as footpaths, nature strips etc as a result of the demolition and subsequent house construction.  This will initially be provided by the demolisher for the demolition stage and we will apply for an additional permit to cover the building stage.

We advise that the demolition does not take placed until after the Building Permit has been issued.

 

 

 

5. Detailed Specifications and colour/materials selection

 

 

Once you are happy with the concept design & ‘Ball Park’ pricing, we will organise a meeting with our in house team to go through the detailed specifications of your new home. This includes selection of external wall material, windows, roof material, floor coverings, wall tiles, plumbing fixtures and more.

All the decisions that you make at this stage are collated and will form part of the documentation for your building contract.

 

 

6. Final Plans & Pre Construction Documentation

 

 

 

Once the specifications are decided, the working drawings are finalised. This also includes the provision of engineering specifications, soil test and land survey. From this documentation we are able to provide a fixed price for your Build.

 

 

 

7. Fixed Final Pricing and Proposal

 

 

 

 

 

Once the working drawings and associated documentation have been completed we can provide you with a fixed price for your new home and proposal. This proposal includes all your chosen specifications and gives you security and certainty as you head into the construction stage of your project.

 

 

 

8. Building Contract

 

 

 

 

Once you have accepted our proposal, including final plans and detailed specifications, we prepare a Master Builders Contract for you. This contract outlines the construction process and the various stages of the build.

This is also the stage where we apply for the Building Permit, collating all relevant documentation and forwarding to your nominated Building Surveyor for approval. Once approval is received we will commence construction within 21 days.

 

 

9. Construction

 

 

 

Shortly after you have signed the contract and the building approval has been obtained, we can start construction of your new home.

We maintain high quality standards with our construction methods and ensure that these are met throughout each stage of the construction process.

We maintain regular communications with you throughout the construction of your new home, including regular site meetings, phone discussions and communication through our online portal.

 

 

 

10. Completion

 

 

 

 

Upon completion of your home, Xavier Homes obtains and provides you with a Certificate of Occupancy.  We perform a final walk-through with you and arrange a hand-over, providing you with our warranty information and your Home Owner’s Manual.

 

 

 

11. Commitment to Maintenance

 

 

 

 

Our commitment doesn’t stop at Handover. We have on ongoing commitment to you and provide you with a 3 month maintenance period after completion. We also provide a 6 year structural warranty.

 

 

 

1. Initial Meeting & Site Visit

 

The initial meeting allows us to fully understand your requirements prior to commencing the design of your new home.  We will discuss your ideas, needs and budget goals. From this we will formulate a design that suits your block of land, your budget and that, most importantly, you are happy with.

2. Assessment of Regulatory Requirements

It is important to assess all the Council regulatory requirements before commencing a knock down – rebuild project.  Your property may be subject to overlays or covenants and may require a town planning permit before construction can commence.

We provide a site assessment to assess the suitability of your property for a knock down – rebuild.  This includes such points as:

Is a town planning permit required

Accessibility

Location of trees and vegetation, both on site and on the street frontage

Block size and slope

Street frontage and depth of the site

Existing driveway location

Natural light and sun orientation

Location of neighbouring buildings

Easements

Covenants

In addition to this, we will provide:

Site survey – contours & levels

Soil Test

Property Information

Legal Point of Discharge details

 

 

3. Concept Design & ‘Ball Park’ Costings

 

 

While Xavier Homes provide many custom features in our homes, our specialty is working with you to design and build your home, a home that suits your lifestyle, budget and needs.

We can start with your plan, or with a simple concept.   Based on your input, we will work together to get your home precisely the way that you want it. We will provide you with a detailed site plan, floor plan and elevations, allowing you to amend the layout to achieve exactly the new home you envisaged.

At this stage, we will also be able to provide you with a ‘ball park’ costing so that you are comfortable with proceeding to the next stage.

 

 

4. Demolition

An important aspect of the knock down – rebuild process is the demolition.  Before the construction of your new home can take place, the existing house on the site will have to be demolished. 

To do this you will have to engage a Demolition Contractor.  This is done prior to entering into a contract with your Builder.  However, we can help you select your demolisher and we can liase with them throughout the demolition process to ensure that it runs smoothly.

An asset protection permit is also required at this stage for all building works (including the demolition).  This is required to cover any damage that may occur to public assets such as footpaths, nature strips etc as a result of the demolition and subsequent house construction.  This will initially be provided by the demolisher for the demolition stage and we will apply for an additional permit to cover the building stage.

We advise that the demolition does not take placed until after the Building Permit has been issued.

5. Detailed Specifications and colour/materials selection

 

Once you are happy with the concept design & ‘Ball Park’ pricing, we will organise a meeting with our in house team to go through the detailed specifications of your new home. This includes selection of external wall material, windows, roof material, floor coverings, wall tiles, plumbing fixtures and more.

All the decisions that you make at this stage are collated and will form part of the documentation for your building contract.

 

6. Final Plans & Pre Construction Documentation

 

Once the specifications are decided, the working drawings are finalised. This also includes the provision of engineering specifications, soil test and land survey. From this documentation we are able to provide a fixed price for your Build.

 

7. Fixed Final Pricing and Proposal

 

Once the working drawings and associated documentation have been completed we can provide you with a fixed price for your new home and proposal. This proposal includes all your chosen specifications and gives you security and certainty as you head into the construction stage of your project.

 

8. Building Contract

 

Once you have accepted our proposal, including final plans and detailed specifications, we prepare a Master Builders Contract for you. This contract outlines the construction process and the various stages of the build.

This is also the stage where we apply for the Building Permit, collating all relevant documentation and forwarding to your nominated Building Surveyor for approval. Once approval is received we will commence construction within 21 days.

 

 

9. Construction

 

Shortly after you have signed the contract and the building approval has been obtained, we can start construction of your new home.

We maintain high quality standards with our construction methods and ensure that these are met throughout each stage of the construction process.

We maintain regular communications with you throughout the construction of your new home, including regular site meetings, phone discussions and communication through our online portal.

 

 

 

10. Completion

 

Upon completion of your home, Xavier Homes obtains and provides you with a Certificate of Occupancy.  We perform a final walk-through with you and arrange a hand-over, providing you with our warranty information and your Home Owner’s Manual

 

11. Commitment to Maintenance

 

Our commitment doesn’t stop at Handover. We have on ongoing commitment to you and provide you with a 3 month maintenance period after completion. We also provide a 6 year structural warranty.