Brisbane Knockdown & Rebuild Specialists with 150+ Successful Projects
Your family has outgrown your home, but you still love your location? A knockdown rebuild gives you the perfect way to stay in your cherished neighbourhood while enjoying all the benefits of a brand-new home.
OJ Pippin Homes stands as Brisbane’s trusted knockdown rebuild specialist.
We handle everything from demolition to handover, making your Brisbane rebuild simple and stress-free.
Start fresh with a blank slate and create your home exactly how you want it — no structural restrictions.
Enjoy cost certainty and peace of mind with a new home backed by a six-year, six-month structural guarantee.
| Consideration | Renovation | Rebuild |
|---|---|---|
| ➜Design Flexibility | Must work around existing layout. | Total design freedom to create your ideal home. |
| ➜Cost & Surprises | Hidden issues often cause extra costs. | Fixed pricing provides clarity and cost certainty. |
| ➜Quality & Longevity | Older framework may limit lifespan. | Brand-new build offers long-term durability. |
Starting a knockdown rebuild requires several well-coordinated phases.
A clear understanding of each step will give a smooth transformation of your property. OJ Pippin Homes has refined this process with more than 150 successful projects in Brisbane.
Your knockdown rebuild process starts with a detailed site assessment. Our experienced consultants will assess your property’s unique characteristics:
Once your site assessment is complete, our design team works closely with you to bring your vision to life and develop your dream home:
Getting Brisbane City Council requirements right is vital for success. The approval process usually takes 3-4 months. We take care of:
Once all approvals are in place, demolition begins. This stage typically takes 2–4 weeks.
Construction takes 6-9 months and moves through key stages:
Quality checks happen before you get your keys.
The knockdown rebuild process typically takes 10-14 months from first meeting to final handover.
This timeline changes based on design complexity, site conditions, and council approval times.
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Brisbane’s rolling landscape presents unique challenges for Brisbane knockdown rebuild projects.
Steep slopes and strict council rules need expert knowledge to guide projects smoothly. OJ Pippin knows these factors inside out from years of work in Brisbane’s neighbourhoods.
Brisbane’s hilly terrain makes building more challenging. Slopes of two metres or more add complexity to design and construction. However, these sites come with great benefits, such as:
Sloping blocks need special building methods. Our design team creates foundations that blend with the terrain’s natural shape to ensure stability, drainage and visual appeal. Steeper sites need split-level designs that use the land’s natural shape without giving up style or strength.
Extra engineering and earthwork usually comes with the territory. Our team checks the slope, soil and access points right at the start. This helps us spot any issues early and plan solutions ahead of time.
Knockdown rebuild projects face more than just slopes in Brisbane. OJ Pippin takes on lots that other builders shy away from, whether they’re steep, narrow, small, or oddly shaped.
Flood-prone properties need homes built to current standards, often using bearers and joists instead of concrete slabs. Bushfire zones need specific safety features that match council rules.
Soil can be tricky on developed sites. After demolition, the soil gets loose and loses strength. This means footings must go at least 600mm into natural soil below. We test soil carefully after demolition to design foundations right.
Tight access can slow down building work. Our project managers look at access issues early on and plan both design and construction around them.
Years of working with tough sites means we’ve figured out solutions for almost every problem. We can take on projects other builders might pass up and still deliver great results no matter how complex the site might be.
Brisbane City Council has strict rules for knockdown rebuild projects. These rules make sure new builds match local planning schemes, building codes, and safety standards.
We help you understand your property’s zone and check if it sits in a neighbourhood plan area or falls under an overlay. Homes in Traditional Building Character areas face extra rules, mainly those built in 1946 or earlier.
Our compliance team takes care of all paperwork. They prepare and submit applications while keeping track of approvals. This knowledge proves valuable with heritage sites, flood zones, or bushfire-prone areas.
The OJ Pippin team knows Brisbane’s neighbourhoods well, from quiet family streets to busy inner-city spots. This local knowledge helps dodge delays that often trip up other builders, making projects finish on time.
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While not necessarily hidden, some often overlooked costs include temporary accommodation during construction, council permits and approval fees, utility disconnections and reconnections, and post-construction landscaping.
The complete knockdown rebuild process, from initial consultation to final handover, typically takes between 10-14 months, depending on design complexity, site conditions, and council approval timeframes.
Most people opt for construction loans to finance knockdown rebuild projects. These loans provide funds in stages, allowing for progress payments as the builder completes each phase of construction.
Building on sloping blocks in Brisbane requires specialised approaches, including custom foundation designs and potential split-level solutions. While this can increase complexity and cost, it also offers benefits such as enhanced views, privacy, and energy efficiency.
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