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Knock Down and Rebuild
Love where you live, but not your house?
You love your neighbourhood. The schools are great. You’ve made friends and the community is everything you want and need.
The only problem is your house is not your dream home. Maybe it’s too small. The layout is strange. You want better indoor/outdoor flow. The kitchen and bathroom have had it. Or perhaps you are one of thousands of Kiwis with a leaky home that requires extensive remedial work.
Renovations can be incredibly stressful, expensive and time consuming. Budget blowouts are common and estimated completion dates are rarely met. If the renovation work required is significant, such as in the case of a leaky home, you can spend hundreds of thousands of dollars and still find yourself with an old house that is less than ideal for you and your family.
Luckily Signature Homes is here to help.
The Westmere, a Knock Down & Rebuild project
Knockdown & Rebuild Frequently Asked Questions
Our Knock Down & Rebuild service makes it easy to start fresh on the land you already own. Whether your home is outdated, too small, or just not working for your lifestyle, we’ll help you create something new – right where you want to be.
Is Knock Down & Rebuild more affordable than renovating?
In many cases, yes. Renovations can come with hidden costs and limitations, while a rebuild gives you a brand-new, low-maintenance home designed exactly how you want it – with no compromises.
How do construction loans work?
A construction loan is paid out in stages as your home is built – these are called progress payments. You’ll usually only pay the interest during the build, which helps with cash flow.
Some lenders offer special construction rates, so choosing the right one can save you money.
Signature Homes partners with Squirrel Mortgages to help our clients get pre-approval for their build. Book in your free finance chat with a Squirrel Mortgages expert here.
What’s included in the Knock Down & Rebuild process?
Signature Homes manages the entire project, including site assessments, demolition, design, consents, and construction. You’ll also have a dedicated Project Manager to guide you from start to finish.
Get your comprehensive guide to Signature Homes' Knockdown & Rebuild service here.
What building guarantees do you offer?
We offer market leading guarantees designed to protect you at every stage of your build, including a fixed price and a guaranteed completion date, so you know what you're paying and when you'll move in.
Our guarantees are independently bonded through Residential Indemnity Ltd, which means they're backed by a third party rather than by us alone - and they're available only to clients building with Signature Homes.
Download your Signature Homes guarantees guide here and compare the differences.
Signature Homes Guarantees include:
Do I need council approval to knock down my house?
Yes – and we’ll take care of that for you. Our team manages all consent and compliance requirements with your local council, so you don’t have to worry.
Download our comprehensive Knock Down & Rebuild guide.