Dreaming up a home that fits your block, lifestyle, and budget without leaving the North Shore? Clover Homes designs and builds bespoke homes across Hornsby,Waitara, Wahroonga, Thornleigh,. Add Cheltenham, Beecroft, West pennant hills & Cherrybrook. From knock down rebuilds to duplexes, we handle design, approvals, and construction in one smooth process.
Why build with Clover Homes?
- Local expertise for Hornsby DA. We navigate Hornsby Shire Council requirements, heritage/streetscape character and sloping sites so approvals move faster and designs fit your street.
- Custom, not volume. Tailored floorplans, premium inclusions, transparent pricing, and site-first design.
- On-time, on-budget delivery. Detailed preconstruction, fixed-price contracts, and weekly updates.
Knock Down Rebuild in Hornsby
Love your address but not your house? A knock down rebuild (KDR) gives you a brand-new home where you already live, often faster and more cost-effective than major renovations. We coordinate surveys, demolition, service disconnections, DA/CDC, and build end-to-end.
Popular KDR requests in Hornsby
- 4-5 bedroom family homes with open living and alfresco
- Secondary living/guest suites and home offices
- Energy-smart design for north orientation and bushland outlooks
Many Hornsby streets see regular knockdowns and occasional townhouse/duplex redevelopments, good news for approvals when your design respects character and planning controls.
Custom Homes for Sloping & Bushland Blocks
Hornsby’s terrain can mean fall, rock, BAL ratings, and drainage considerations. We design split-level solutions, lightweight structures, retaining strategies and smart siting to reduce excavation and keep views.
Duplex & Dual Occupancy Builders
Build to live and invest. Our duplex designs balance yield, privacy, parking, and streetscape and we’ll advise on feasibility, setbacks and private open space to satisfy council
Why Clover Homes
We build it like it’s ours. Clover Homes are
committed to building new homes with passion
Our Hornsby Build Process
Discovery
Appointment
Concept design engagement
& building contract
Construction
Authority lodgement & Approval
Selections
Handover
Warranty
Service Area
Hornsby, Waitara, Wahroonga, Normanhurst, Thornleigh, Westleigh, Cheltenham, Beecroft, West Pennant hills & Cherrybrook.
Hornsby Home Builder FAQs
How much does a knockdown rebuild cost in Hornsby?
Budgets vary by size, slope, rock, BAL, soil, and inclusions. After a site visit and survey, we’ll provide a fixed-price proposal before approvals. (We’ll also advise on council expectations for character and setbacks.)
Is a duplex allowed on my block?
It depends on zoning, frontage, lot size, and private open space. We’ll run a fast planning check and concept to confirm feasibility.
How long does a KDR take?
Typical end-to-end timelines include design & approvals, then 12 months for construction depending on scope and site conditions.
Do you handle approvals with Hornsby Shire Council?
Yes survey, reports, DA/CDC, heritage/landscape responses, bushfire and drainage inputs as needed.
