Knock-Down Rebuild · Gold Coast

Knock-Down Rebuild Gold Coast

Keep the street, the school catchment and the neighbours. Replace the house. We manage demolition through to handover under one contract — one builder, one point of accountability.

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Why Rebuild

Love the Location?
Replace the House.

In a tight Gold Coast land market, the smartest move is often the block you already own. A knock-down rebuild lets you stay in the suburb you love — the school catchment, the cul-de-sac, the canal frontage — while replacing a tired or poorly-planned home with one designed for how you live now.

The reason most people hesitate is the perceived complexity: demolition contractors, asbestos removalists, surveyors, council, builders. Mintconstruct removes all of it. We run the entire knock-down rebuild under a single contract with a single point of contact, so you're never chasing five trades and three approvals at once.

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Mintconstruct knock-down rebuild — new custom home front elevation
QBCC Unrestricted Licence 1206310

How It Works

One Contract,
End to End

1. Site & Feasibility

We assess your block, existing dwelling, slope and services, and confirm a knock-down rebuild stacks up before you commit.

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2. Demolition & Clearance

Licensed demolition, asbestos clearance and site disconnection of power, water and gas — all coordinated by us.

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3. Design Your New Home

A custom replacement home designed for your block, your budget and the way you want to live today.

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4. Approvals

Building approval, engineering, soil tests, and any covenant or City of Gold Coast requirements managed through to permit.

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5. Build

Fixed-price, director-supervised construction with live programme updates from slab to lock-up to fit-off.

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6. Handover

Zero-defect handover, QBCC Home Warranty Insurance and a 6.5-year structural guarantee on your new home.

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Mintconstruct rebuilt luxury home — Budds Beach, Surfers Paradise

Single Point of Accountability

No Juggling Trades.
No Finger-Pointing.

Demolition, asbestos, surveys, soil tests, council approvals, build and handover — all under one Mintconstruct contract.

When demolition and construction sit with separate companies, the gaps become your problem. We close those gaps. One contract means one programme, one budget and one team answering for the result. We'll also help you plan temporary accommodation around the demolition and build windows.

Knock-down rebuilds are among our most-requested services in established suburbs like Mermaid Beach, Broadbeach Waters, Isle of Capri and Palm Beach.

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Why Mintconstruct

Rebuild With Confidence.

Master Builders Award 2018

Recognised by Master Builders Queensland for construction excellence. We hold ourselves to award standard on every project.

25+ Years of Experience

Twenty-five years of construction experience. Established as Mintconstruct in 2010, building across the Gold Coast since.

QBCC Unrestricted Licence

Licence 1206310 — Unrestricted. There is no project size, scope or value we are not licensed to deliver in Queensland.

Single Contract, Single Builder

Demolition to handover under one agreement. No coordinating separate demolition and building companies — and no gaps between them.

Director On-Site

Geoff Symons is hands-on across every project. Your build gets the director's attention — not just a supervisor's.

Temporary Accommodation Planning

We help you plan the move-out and move-back-in around the demolition and construction programme so there are no surprises.

Where We Work

Knock-Down Rebuilds Across the Gold Coast

We deliver knock-down rebuilds throughout the Gold Coast, Brisbane and Northern NSW — particularly across established waterfront and beachside suburbs where land is scarce and location is everything. Want a fresh design for your block? Explore our custom home building service.

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Frequently Asked

Knock-Down Rebuilds — Common Questions

How much does a knock-down rebuild cost on the Gold Coast?+

Demolition typically runs $25,000–$60,000 depending on the existing home, asbestos and site access. The replacement build is then priced like any custom home — from around $3,800/m² for mid-range to $8,000+/m² for premium architectural work. Total budgets in 2026 typically range from $1.2M to $5M+ depending on size and finish.

Is a knock-down rebuild cheaper than renovating?+

Often, yes — especially for older homes with structural, wiring or plumbing issues. A rebuild gives you a brand-new home with full warranty, current energy efficiency and no compromise around an existing structure. We give you honest feasibility advice on rebuild-versus-renovate before you commit.

Do you handle demolition and asbestos removal?+

Yes. Licensed demolition, asbestos clearance and the disconnection of power, water and gas are all coordinated by us as part of the single contract. You don't engage separate demolition contractors.

How long does a knock-down rebuild take?+

From demolition to handover, most Gold Coast knock-down rebuilds run 12–18 months including approvals, demolition and construction. Waterfront and complex sites can extend further. We provide a binding programme at contract signing.

Can I rebuild on a canal or waterfront block?+

Yes. Waterfront and canal-front rebuilds are a specialty. These blocks require additional engineering, piling and council consideration, which we manage end-to-end as part of the rebuild contract.

Do I need council approval to knock down and rebuild?+

In most cases, yes — demolition approval plus building approval for the new home, and sometimes a development application depending on the site and overlays. Mintconstruct manages all approvals through City of Gold Coast (or the relevant council) on your behalf.

Thinking of Rebuilding?

Send us your address and your wish-list. We'll tell you honestly if a rebuild stacks up.

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