Do I need to move out during building works?

This is case by case. We'll discuss during the planning phase so you can arrange temporary accommodation. Some clients stay with family; others rent short-term.

What if there's asbestos in the existing home?

It's common in older South Australian homes. We organise a licensed asbestos assessment and, if required, a licensed removal contractor. All costs are disclosed upfront.

Can I reuse the existing slab or foundations?

Sometimes. We'll assess the existing slab as part of our initial site visit. If it's in good condition and suits the new design footprint, it may be possible to retain it and save cost.

How long does the whole process take?

Typically 18 to 24 months from first conversation to keys, accounting for design, demolition approvals, demolition itself, and the build. We'll give you a realistic timeline, not an optimistic one.

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Start fresh on your land

Knockdown Rebuild in South Australia

You love where you are. The block is right. The house just isn't. We manage demolition, design, approvals, and build. One call, one team.

Servicing Adelaide, the Adelaide Hills, the Fleurieu Peninsula and surrounding areas. Talk to us about your location and scope.

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You love your location: the land, the community, the neighbours you know. But the house isn't working anymore. It's too small, the wrong layout, or just too tired to renovate. A knockdown and rebuild gives you a brand new home on the land you already own.

Summerley Homes manages the entire process: asbestos testing, demolition, site clearing, new design, council approvals, and build. You're not juggling a demolition company, a designer, a builder, and a council planner. You're making one phone call.

We've done this enough times to know where the surprises tend to hide: unexpected services, contaminated fill, neighbour issues during demolition. We plan for them before they cost you.

What's included

Asbestos and contamination assessment

Demolition management

Site clearing and preparation

New custom home design

All council approvals

Temporary accommodation planning

Service disconnection and reconnection

Full rebuild to completion

Landscaping options

One point of contact throughout

How it works

The process, step by step

Site assessment

We inspect the existing structure for asbestos, assess site conditions, identify service locations, and confirm council setbacks for the new build. No surprises later.

Demolition planning

We organise all demolition permits, asbestos removal if required, and utility disconnections. You don't need to coordinate with the council or utility providers. We handle all of it.