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Your Dream Melbourne Custom Knockdown Rebuild
High-spec custom homes built for lifestyle and long-term value.
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On Budget & On Schedule
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Inclusions
Sustainable & Energy Efficient
25-Year Structural Warranty
Planning Your Dream Custom Knockdown Rebuild?
Build your dream home in the location you love, with more value, greater design freedom, and stronger capital growth than renovating. From initial design to final construction, we guide you every step of the way. Thoughtful layouts and practical features future-proof your home, creating a lifestyle you’ll enjoy for decades.
Planning a Multidwelling Rebuild?
We specialise in custom dual-occupancy and multi-unit builds, guiding you through every step. Unlike many builders, we get involved early with your town planner, and unlike architects, we design for buildability and cost-efficiency, delivering approval-ready plans without the headaches.
Quality Inclusions as Standard
Great Dane Homes include high-spec inclusions with no hidden upgrades or surprise costs, including:
High ceilings: 2.7m on ground & first floors
Sustainable timber framing
Premium
Caroma tapware
Double-glazed, thermally broken windows for insulation & energy efficiency
Stone benchtops throughout kitchens & bathrooms
Platinum-range interior selections: flooring, sinks, basins, and joinery
Less Out-of-Pocket Expenses
With Great Dane Homes, design, drawings, and documentation are all included in your 5% deposit, so you’re not paying separate fees for architects or designers along the way. This means fewer out-of-pocket expenses and a smoother borrowing process.
We design homes to reduce environmental impact and energy costs, using durable Hebel/AAC construction, passive solar principles, efficient heating and cooling, rainwater harvesting, and materials chosen for recyclability and longevity.
Giving Back to the Community
At Great Dane Homes, we believe building homes also means building communities. All our landscaping plants are grown by people with disabilities, helping provide employment and skills development.
Why Choose Great Dane Homes?
One point of contact throughout, so you always know what’s happening with your build.
Fully customise your home with expert support at Gallery Studios in Port Melbourne or Geelong.
Options like pools, elevators, and parents’ retreat to suit your lifestyle now and into the future.
We use our building experience to design strategically to minimise costs, without compromising quality.
Site cameras, regular checks, and trusted tradies keep your build on schedule and on budget.
We use an external private inspector for increased oversight and accountability, giving you total peace of mind.
Our Process
Less Out-of-Pocket Expenses
We design homes to reduce environmental impact and energy costs, using durable Hebel/AAC construction, passive solar principles, efficient heating and cooling, rainwater harvesting, and materials chosen for recyclability and longevity.
On-Site Meeting
Next, we visit your property to assess the surroundings, street, and any features that could impact your build. This helps us plan a home that integrates with your site.
Floor Plan Sketching
We sketch and customise your floorplan until the layout feels just right.
Colour & Finish Selection
Visit Gallery Studios in Port Melbourne or Geelong with your floorplan, where we help you select colours, flooring, tapware, joinery, and stone.
Deposit & Working Drawings
After finalising designs, we take the first deposit and complete detailed working drawings, soil tests, and feature surveys, setting the foundation for a smooth build.
Construction & Build
Our small, trusted trade team ensures consistency and quality at every stage. Site cameras and consistent oversight keep the build on schedule.
Inspections & Handover
We provide independent inspections at key stages and manage everything with full accountability. When your home is complete, we hand it over fully finished and ready for you to move in.
Testimonials
1. Why choose a knockdown rebuild over renovating?
If you love your location but not your current home, a knockdown rebuild lets you stay where you are while creating a modern, fully custom home. Renovations can compromise design and come with hidden costs. Starting fresh avoids both.
2. Why choose a custom rebuild with Great Dane Homes?
Every detail of your home is tailored to your lifestyle. Unlike mass-produced designs, our homes are designed for living, efficiency, and long-term value, giving you layouts, features, and inclusions that suit your family perfectly.
3. How do you keep my build on track?
We finalise key design, planning, and approvals upfront. Our hands-on approach, regular site checks, and strict milestones minimise surprises, keeping your build on budget and on schedule.
4. How involved can I be in the design?
From sketches to final selections, you’re in control. We work with you to choose layouts, finishes, fixtures, and colours, guided by our expertise.
5. Are your homes energy-efficient and sustainable?
Yes. We use energy-efficient materials, sustainable timber, and layouts designed for heating and cooling efficiency. We prioritise long-term durability, minimal environmental impact, and recyclable materials wherever possible.
6. Are inspections allowed during construction?
Yes. You can visit at any stage or bring your own independent inspector. We prioritise transparency so you can see your home coming together with confidence.
7. How does my deposit work?
Your 5% deposit covers design, drawings, and documentation. There are no separate fees for architects or designers, which reduces out-of-pocket costs and simplifies finance applications.
8. What warranties come with a Great Dane Home?
All homes include a 25-year structural warranty and a 10-year non-structural warranty, giving peace of mind for your investment.
Ready to make your custom knockdown rebuild dreams a reality?
Get in touch today to get started on your forever home.
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