Stay in the
suburb you love.
Build the home
you deserve.
Brisbane's knock-down rebuild and subdivision specialists. Download our free guide — learn how to design and build your next home without leaving the street you already call home.
A knock-down rebuild, steadily walked through.
A knock down rebuild replaces your existing home with a brand new build on the same block. No someone-else's floorplan. No inheriting hidden defects. Just a new home, built for your family, in the location you already love.
Site Assessment
We assess your block — size, slope, overlays, services, subdivision potential — and tell you exactly what's possible.
Design & Approval
Choose from 30+ designs or modify a floorplan to suit your family. We handle council and building approvals.
Demolition
The existing home is safely demolished and the site is cleared and prepared for your new build.
Build & Handover
Weekly site updates and one dedicated builder, all the way to walkthrough and full structural warranty.
Everything we wish every Brisbane homeowner
knew before knocking down.
Renovate, move, or rebuild — here's how they really compare.
Knock Down Rebuild
- Brand-new home, full structural warranty, modern standards
- Stay in your suburb, school zone, community
- No asbestos, rewiring or re-stumping surprises
- Designed exactly around how your family lives
- Subdivision potential — build two homes on one block
- Energy-efficient and compliant from day one
Major Renovation
- Hidden costs — asbestos, outdated wiring, structural issues
- Compromised by the existing layout
- Often costs more than expected
- No structural warranty on retained sections
- Extended disruption while living on site
Buying Elsewhere
- Leave your suburb, schools, neighbours
- Stamp duty, agent fees, moving costs
- Compete in a tight market
- Settle for someone else's floorplan
- Established homes often need work anyway
Free guide: Knock Down & Rebuild.
Everything you need to know about knocking down and rebuilding in Brisbane and South East Queensland — written by the team who builds them.
- Step-by-step KDR process explained
- Subdivision — can your block be split?
- Costs, timelines and what to expect
- Council approvals and planning tips
- Real project examples from Indigo Homes
Knock-down rebuild, plainly answered.
A knock down rebuild is where your existing home is demolished and a brand new home is built on the same block. It lets you stay in the suburb you love while getting a modern, energy-efficient home designed for how you live today.
Yes — many Brisbane blocks can be subdivided into two or more lots. Indigo Homes specialises in subdivide knock down rebuilds, handling the planning, council approvals and construction so you can build a new home and potentially a second dwelling on your existing land.
A typical knock down rebuild takes 10–14 months from demolition to handover. Subdivision adds 3–6 months for council approvals. Indigo Homes manages the full timeline so you always know where your project stands.
Often yes. Major renovations on older homes can uncover hidden costs — asbestos, rewiring, re-stumping, non-compliant plumbing. A knock down rebuild gives you a brand new home with full structural warranty, modern insulation and no surprises.
Yes, you will need temporary accommodation during construction. Most clients rent locally so they can watch their new home take shape. If you subdivide first, you may be able to live in the existing home while the second dwelling is built.
Indigo Homes builds knock down rebuilds across Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Ipswich, Logan, Moreton Bay and wider South East Queensland. We also build in regional areas including Hervey Bay and Gympie by arrangement.
We work with your local council requirements to preserve protected trees wherever possible. A site assessment identifies what can stay and what needs to go. Many clients use the rebuild as an opportunity to redesign their outdoor spaces from scratch.
Not every design fits every block — setbacks, overlays, slope and orientation all play a role. That's why we start with a free site assessment. We'll recommend designs that suit your block and modify floorplans to fit your family's needs.
Ready to rebuild
on your block?
Book a free 45-minute consultation at our Acacia Ridge office or on your block. We'll assess your site, discuss designs, and give you a clear path forward — with no quote unless you ask for one.