If you’ve outgrown your home, or it’s in need of some serious work, you essentially have three choices: sell, renovate or knockdown and rebuild.
While selling or renovating have traditionally been the go-to options, in recent times there’s been a growing trend towards knockdown rebuilds. This gives you the benefit of a brand new home, without the hassle of sourcing land or moving to a new location. Plus, when you choose modular construction for the rebuild, the process is streamlined, so you can enjoy your new home sooner.
So if you’re keen to avoid the stress of selling and buying, and the inevitable headaches of a renovation, a knockdown rebuild may be the right choice for you – especially if you opt for a modular home. Read on to discover 5 reasons why.
1. Faster construction
Choosing a modular home for your rebuild allows you to shave months off your project time. This is because your new modular home will be constructed off-site in our manufacturing facility, which allows for overlap with construction and site preparation. Rather than needing to wait for your existing home to be completely removed and the site to be fully prepared, our team can get started on the build in our factory, then deliver your new home to your site ready for installation. The on-site team will have your home installed in around 8–10 weeks, compared to 8–10 months (or more) for a traditional build, so you can move in much sooner.
2. Save money on accommodation
The streamlined modular construction process means you’ll be out of your home for far less than a traditional site build, which will save you money on both temporary accommodation and storage. As the difference in project time can be over 6 months, the money you save can be in the tens of thousands of dollars. This is a significant amount which could be far better spent in other areas such as landscaping or internal upgrades.
3. Stay in the location you love
If you love your location, but your home is no longer suitable, a knockdown rebuild gives you the best of both worlds. You don’t need to change schools, jobs or sporting clubs, plus you can still frequent your favourite parks and coffee shop. In addition, you won’t have the stress of the unknown when it comes to finding your way around, making new friends and getting to know your neighbours.
4. New home without compromise
When you are looking to buy an existing home, it can be hard to find one that ticks every box. Likewise, if you are renovating you will have restrictions on what you can do, as you’ll need to work around the features of your current home. Even building a new home on land you have purchased can throw up a lot of surprises and added costs, especially if you need to arrange connections. In contrast, when you rebuild on your own block, you know what you are working with, and are already familiar with the advantages and disadvantages of the land. This allows you to design a home you love with zero compromise.
5. Less stress, more control
When buying and selling property, there are many unknowns, and often, surprises. It can be stressful lining up the many moving parts, and finding a new property that is the ideal fit can be harder than you think. A knockdown rebuild project does offer more certainty around the timing and budget and more control over the process. This really takes the pressure off, especially when you are building a modular home which is less susceptible to time and budget blowouts due to external factors such as weather. With more certainty from start to finish, you can rest easy and enjoy seeing your new home come together.
Choose a modular home for your knockdown rebuild
We have completed some amazing knockdown rebuild projects, including the gorgeous Patonga Beach custom home in NSW. If you’d like to discuss your ideas and find out what is possible, get in touch with our friendly team today!
