Clover Homes builds duplexes, knockdown rebuilds and custom homes in Hornsby. We manage feasibility, design, council approval and fixed-price construction from start to finish.
We also build across the surrounding suburbs, including Waitara, Wahroonga, Thornleigh, Cheltenham, Beecroft, West Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook.
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.
Understanding the TOD Precinct Boundary
Because Hornsby’s town centre rezoning only applies within a defined precinct boundary around the station, the first thing we confirm on any Hornsby project is whether a block sits inside or outside that area. Properties within the Hornsby TOD Accelerated Precinct fall under different planning controls to the surrounding suburb, which changes what a standard custom home or duplex build can achieve there.
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.
What We Build in Hornsby
Hornsby’s town centre is being rezoned for high-density apartments, but the established residential streets around it are still standard blocks here’s what we build on them.
Custom new homes
single storey and double storey home designs for standard residential blocks outside the town centre rezoning.
Narrow and tricky blocks
Parts of Hornsby run hilly with mixed lot widths. Our narrow block home designs are planned around exactly that.
Knockdown rebuilds
Replacing an older home on an established Hornsby street with one built for how you live now. See our knockdown rebuild process.
Duplex builds
Where a block is zoned R2 outside the TOD precinct boundary, our double storey duplex designs suit Hornsby's standard residential lot sizes.
Our Hornsby Build Process
Discovery
Appointment
Concept design engagement
& building contract
Construction
Authority lodgement & Approval
Selections
Handover
Warranty
Clover Homes is a Western Sydney builder with a strong history of industry awards and finished projects throughout Sydney. Browse our completed houses, hear directly from past clients on our testimonials page, or learn more about our approach on the Why Clover Homes.
Hornsby’s established residential streets are core territory for us, and we build right across the wider Hornsby Shire as well.
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.
Is my Hornsby property affected by the TOD rezoning?
Only if it sits within the defined Hornsby TOD Accelerated Precinct boundary around the station. Most established residential streets further out remain under standard zoning. We check this before design begins.
Can I still build a standalone custom home in central Hornsby?
Outside the precinct boundary, yes — standard residential zoning still applies to most of Hornsby’s suburban streets. Inside the precinct, land is increasingly being rezoned for higher-density apartment buildings rather than standalone homes.
Do you build duplexes in Hornsby?
Yes, on R2-zoned blocks outside the TOD precinct see our double storey duplex designs.
