Want a home that fits your block, lifestyle and budget without leaving the Inner West? Clover Homes designs and builds bespoke homes across the Municipality of Strathfield: Strathfield, Strathfield South, Homebush, Homebush West (Flemington), and parts of Greenacre/Belfield. From knock down rebuilds & duplexes, we manage design, approvals and construction end-to-end.
Why build with Clover Homes?
- Local DA expertise Strathfield Council). We work within Strathfield’s Consolidated DCP (incl. Part P Heritage), stormwater and flood/overland flow policies, and town-centre controls so your design sails through approvals and suits local character.
- Custom, not volume. Terrace/narrow-lot problem solving, premium inclusions, transparent fixed-price proposals, and site-first design.
- On-time, on-budget. Detailed preconstruction, fixed-price contracts, weekly build updates, one point of contact.
Knock Down Rebuild in Strathfield
Love your address but not your house? A knock-down rebuild (KDR) delivers a brand-new home where you already live, often faster and more cost-effective than major renovations. We coordinate survey, demolition, services, DA or CDC (if eligible), and the full build. Single dwellings that meet the NSW Housing Code may use the fast-track Complying Development (CDC) path; otherwise we lodge a DA via the NSW Planning Portal.
Popular Strathfield KDR briefs
- 3-5 bed family homes with open living, butler’s pantry & seamless alfresco
- Study/guest suite, kids’ retreat and storage-smart plans for narrow lots
Facade/roof forms that respect streetscape rhythm & (where relevant) heritage guidance.
Home Building Options for Every Block in Sydney
Custom Homes for Sloping & Bushland Blocks
Strathfield blocks can involve heritage controls, stormwater and overland flow. We design site-first homes that fit local character and help streamline DA/CDC approvals.
Duplex & Dual Occupancy Builders
Build to live or invest. We check zoning, frontage, lot size, parking and open space, then design to suit Strathfield DCP controls and guide you through the DA pathway.
Find the Right Duplex Design for Your Block
We match your site to the right duplex layout frontage, slope and council controls then guide you from concept through DA/CDC (where eligible) to build.
Our Strathfield Build Process
Construction
Authority lodgement & Approval
Selections
Service Area
Strathfield, Strathfield South, Homebush, Homebush West (Flemington), parts of Greenacre/Belfield.
Strathfield Home Builder FAQs
How much does a knockdown rebuild cost in Strathfield?
Budgets vary with home size, slope/rock, heritage or conservation requirements, stormwater and flood/overland flow constraints, soil class and inclusions. After a site visit and survey, we’ll provide a fixed-price proposal and flag likely reports for heritage/streetscape and drainage/flood. (Council applies DCP Part P Heritage, a Stormwater Management Code, and an Interim Flood-Prone Land Policy.)
Is a duplex allowed on my block?
Often yes, subject to zoning and site criteria. NSW’s Low & Mid-Rise Housing reforms (Stage 1, from 1 July 2024) made dual occupancies permitted with consent in R2 zones state-wide; Strathfield implements this policy at the local level. Duplexes proceed via DA (not CDC). We confirm feasibility (frontage, lot size, setbacks, POS, parking) against Strathfield’s DCP.
Can I use CDC (fast-track) for a new single dwelling?
If your design meets the NSW Housing Code standards (height, setbacks, site coverage, landscaping, etc.), you may pursue a Complying Development Certificate (CDC) through Council or a Private Certifier via the NSW Planning Portal. CDC does not apply to duplex DA permissibility.
How long does a KDR or duplex DA take?
Timelines vary with scope and information quality. DAs are lodged online via the NSW Planning Portal; the state DA guide outlines the steps from pre-lodgement to determination. After approvals, construction typically runs 12 months depending on site and complexity.
Do you handle Strathfield Council approvals?
Yes surveys, required consultant reports, and the DA (or CDC where eligible), including heritage responses (Part P), stormwater/OSD and, where mapped, flood/overland flow documentation lodged via the NSW Planning Portal.
