Knock Down & Rebuild in Bunbury & The South West
Love where you live in the South West?
From the pristine beaches of Busselton to the towering forests of Pemberton, South West living offers an unparalleled lifestyle. If your current home no longer meets your needs, there’s no need to leave the community you cherish. A knock-down and rebuild project allows you to stay in your beloved neighbourhood while creating a modern, energy-efficient home you’ll love. Whether you’re in Bunbury, Margaret River, or any of the region’s charming towns, demolishing and rebuilding can provide the perfect solution to upgrade your living space without relocating.
Benefits of knockdown & rebuilding
Preserve what you love, build what you need. Demolishing and rebuilding means you can enjoy a brand-new home without giving up the local South West lifestyle you love.
Stay in the area you know and love
Avoid stamp duty
Preserve beloved existing spaces
Design your dream home
Optimise your investment
The Knockdown & Rebuild Process
Design selection
When you’re planning to demolish and rebuild your home, it’s normal to feel a mix of excitement and uncertainty. There’s a lot to consider, from the orientation and slope of your block to height restrictions, material choices, style, size, and layout. That’s where our experience makes a difference.
With over 30 years of building in regional WA and access to 500+ home designs, we offer tailored knock-down rebuild packages, making the process easier from day one.
Pre-Start Meeting
This is where your new home begins to take shape. At your pre-start meeting, you’ll choose the finishes, fixtures, and features that make your home uniquely yours. With a detailed pre-start checklist, refined by our experts over 5,900 home builds, we ensure nothing is overlooked.
Your dedicated New Homes Administrator will be with you every step of the way, coordinating selections, liaising with suppliers, and managing council approvals. This support ensures your project moves smoothly, whether you’re rebuilding in Bunbury, Margaret River, or anywhere in the South West.
Construction
Ready for action! The construction stage of demolishing and rebuilding includes everything from earthworks and demolition to power run installation, rock removal, ground levelling, sewerage, plumbing, and building the footings of your new home. Every build is managed by our skilled regional teams, ensuring local knowledge is applied at every step. With us, your home is in the hands of qualified trades we’ve trusted for decades, supported by a 2,500-strong subcontractor network.
Handover
When construction is complete, your site supervisor will walk you through your home for a Practical Completion Inspection (PCI). This thorough quality check ensures every detail meets our standards, and yours, before the keys are handed over.
With a structured quality assurance process developed over three decades of regional and South West homebuilding, you can trust that our final inspections are as thorough as they come.
Post-Construction
Our support doesn’t end at handover. Once the keys are in your hands, you continue to benefit from our support, with a six-month maintenance period and a Lifetime Structural Guarantee. If any issues arise, our dedicated service team is only a phone call away, ready to assist.
Even years after you build, we remain your local South West building partner, here to provide guidance, answer questions, and ensure your home continues to perform for many years to come.
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Demolish & Rebuild FAQs for South West WA
If you’re planning a knockdown and rebuild in the South West, it’s natural to have questions. From approvals to pricing and timelines, here are the key things to know before getting started.
Demolish & Rebuild
Why should I choose WA Country Builders for my home rebuild?
In addition to our 2,500+ subcontractor network, decades of experience and award-winning designs and builds. WA Country Builders is trusted across the South West.
From Carissa’s first home in Busselton to David and Jacqui’s custom-built dream home in Margaret River, locals choose us for quality they can count on and service they can trust.
When you build with our crew, you join happy clients like Julie and Rodney in Dalyellup, who trusted us with their third home
“We’ve found the quality to be really great and the people are really good to work with.”. Or, Tammy and Martin in Ambergate who had their farmhouse and granny flat built within a tight budget “We had a budget that we could work with and WA Country Builders managed to [fanangle] it, and we got it through, which was awesome”.
No matter where you’re rebuilding in the South West, Harvey, Margaret River, Busselton or over in Augusta, we have the crew on the ground ready to help, bringing unmatched local expertise.
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How do I get a home loan for a knockdown and rebuild?
To secure a knockdown rebuild home loan, most people apply for a construction loan. These loans release funds in stages to match progress on your build, such as when the slab is poured, the frame/brickwork is completed, roof cover, lock up and final. You’ll usually need your building contract, council approvals, and detailed plans ready before applying.
WA Country Builders can connect you with local brokers and lenders across the South West, including in Bunbury, Vasse, and Margaret River, who are familiar with knockdown rebuild finance and the specific requirements involved.
Will I need planning permissions?
Yes, if you’re demolishing and rebuilding a home in Western Australia, you will need planning and building approvals from your local council. If you’re undergoing this process by yourself, it can feel overwhelming, but with WA Country Builders, we make it easy.
Under Section 10 of the Building Act 2011, any person demolishing a building or part of a building must obtain a Demolition Permit from their local authority before any work begins. In the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River, for example, the following documents are required:
- A BA5 Demolition Permit form
- A scaled site plan showing retained structures.
- A pest exterminator’s certificate.
- A BA20 consent form may also be required (in the event your demolition impacts neighbouring land).
When you build with WA Country Builders, your designated New Homes Administrator will handle the entire planning process on your behalf, helping you navigate local requirements quickly and confidently. Our strong relationships with local councils across Bunbury, Busselton, Margaret River and beyond help ensure things stay on track.
What is the timeline for a demolish and rebuild project?
The home construction timeline for a demolish and rebuild project in the South West typically spans 12 to 18 months from initial planning to handover. This includes time for design selection, council approvals, demolition, and construction.
Factors such as location, site access, and local council timeframes can influence the overall schedule. At WA Country Builders, our experienced team works closely with South West councils and suppliers to keep things moving — even in more remote areas like Balingup or Augusta, where approvals or logistics can add time without the right team in place.
Is it better to renovate or rebuild?
When weighing up renovation vs. rebuild, the decision often comes down to condition, budget, and long-term goals. While renovating might seem easier upfront, older homes can hide costly structural issues.
Rebuilding offers a clean slate with a modern layout, improved energy efficiency, and fewer hidden surprises. In many cases, clients find it’s faster and more cost-effective to start fresh. That’s why so many South West locals choose WA Country Builders to rebuild rather than renovate.
What is the cost of a knockdown and rebuild?
The knock-down rebuild cost can vary significantly depending on the location, access, and site complexity. At WA Country Builders, we offer single-storey home designs from just $300,000+ across all South West locations (excluding demolition and siteworks).
In suburbs closer to major hubs like Bunbury, Busselton, or Dunsborough, costs tend to be lower due to easier access to trades and suppliers. In more remote areas such as Balingup, Kudardup, or Augusta, logistics and travel can add to the overall build price. That said, WA Country Builders is uniquely positioned to offer some of the most competitive pricing in these locations, thanks to our extensive regional trade network, 2,500+ subcontractor relationships, and transparent pricing.
For select designs in our Express Series, we also offer a price hold guarantee (T&Cs apply), giving clients greater cost certainty from the start.
Ready to knockdown and rebuild your home in the South West? We can help.
With over 30 years of experience, local teams you can rely on, and the backing of WA’s most awarded regional builder, you can trust us to guide you through every step of your demolish and rebuild journey with clarity, care and confidence.
Speak to our team today about your knockdown and rebuild project in the South West. In the meantime, explore our range of 500+ home designs to start planning your perfect new home.
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