Demolition scope
Fibro, weatherboard or double brick; one storey or two; pool or no pool.
“We were delighted with the constant updates and transparency… The home has exceeded our expectations and we now call Keiron a friend.”
John and Renee
2026 MBA NSW Award WinnerContract Homes $1.9M–$2M, Southern Regions (Wombarra Clifftops)Knockdown Rebuilds in the Sutherland Shire
Same block. New house.
We demolish your old house and build a new one designed for the block, with the site assessment, approvals, demolition and construction under one fixed-price contract.
Get a free discovery call
30 seconds to fill in. The builder, Keiron Moore, assesses every site himself.
- 2026 MBA NSW Winner for Wombarra Clifftops, a knockdown rebuild
- Licence 258735C, NSW contractor licence (builder)
- One contract from demolition to handover
- Fixed price in a detailed tender before you sign
Free and no strings attached. Keiron inspects the lot in person and gives you a straight answer on whether rebuilding beats renovating, before a cent goes on design.
Wombarra Clifftops, Wombarra NSW: the old cottage, and the award-winning home CKS Projects built on the same clifftop block.
Pictured: inside Wombarra Clifftops, Wombarra NSW, a CKS Projects knockdown rebuild and 2026 MBA NSW Southern Regions award winner.
Credentials You Can Check
- 2026 MBA NSW winner · Wombarra Clifftops
- 258735CNSW contractor licence (builder) · check it
Member, Master Builders Association of NSW
Member, Association of Professional Builders
The case for one builder
Single Contract. Single Point of Contact.
Most rebuild headaches come from hand-offs between separate trades and consultants. We take on the demolition, asbestos, approvals, design and construction ourselves, so nothing falls between the gaps.
- Stay in the Shire you know. Keep your street, schools and neighbours instead of house hunting.
- Council work done for you. CDC or DA with Sutherland Shire Council, including bushfire, flood and foreshore controls.
- No provisional sums. The tender prices the scope in full, so the contract figure is the figure.
- Your plan, not a range. A home designed for your lot and the way your household lives.
A word from Keiron MooreKeiron Moore, Founder and Managing Director, CKS Projects · NSW Licence 258735C
What is a knockdown rebuild?
Knockdown Rebuild, the Short Version
A knockdown rebuild replaces the house you own with a new one on the same land. You keep the street, the school and the neighbours, and the new home is designed for the site and built to current standards.
In the Shire's older rail-line and river suburbs, a full renovation can cost most of a rebuild and still leave the old frame underneath. That is when rebuilding makes sense.
| Builder | CKS Projects, trading as Builders Sutherland Shire. NSW Contractor Licence 258735C |
|---|---|
| We manage | Site assessment, design, documentation, CDC or DA, asbestos assessment, demolition, construction and handover |
| Contract | A detailed fixed-price tender before any contract is signed |
| Typical timeframe | Most CKS Projects rebuilds take 6–12 months |
| Stamp duty | None when you rebuild on land you already own |
| Council | Sutherland Shire Council, or a private certifier for a CDC |
Weighing it up
Knock Down, Renovate or Sell Up?
How the three options compare on the questions Shire owners ask most.
| Question | Renovate | Buy elsewhere | Knock down rebuild |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keep your address and school zone | Yes | No | Yes |
| Stamp duty | None | Payable on the new place | None on land you already own |
| Services and structure | Original, unless you pay to replace them | As the house stands | Brand new, engineered for the home |
| Floor plan | Limited by the existing walls | Built for the previous owners | Planned around your lot and household |
| Price certainty | Hidden issues surface mid-job | Purchase price plus repairs | Fixed before the old house comes down |
Cost drivers
Where the Money Goes in a Shire Rebuild
There's no flat rate, because every lot is different. These six factors shape your tender.
Asbestos
Inspected first, then priced as a fixed scope of licensed removal.
Slope and access
Steep river and bay lots need engineered footings, retaining and careful machine access.
Soil and drainage
Ground conditions decide the slab and the stormwater design.
The new house
Storeys, roof form, glazing and finish level.
Approval route
CDC or DA, plus any bushfire, flood or foreshore reports.
Included in the fixed price
- Demolition and waste removal
- Asbestos inspection and any removal
- Service disconnection and reconnection
- Site works and engineered footings
- Construction of your new home
- Approvals and certification fees
- A defined inclusions list for fittings and finishes
After contract, the price changes only if you choose a variation.
The process
How a Shire Knockdown Rebuild Runs
Most CKS Projects rebuilds take 6–12 months from design to handover, and we map yours early so you can plan where to live.
Call
A free discovery call: block, brief, budget. If the project isn't a fit for us, or another route would serve you better, we tell you then.
Site visit
Keiron Moore inspects the lot: fall, access, soil, orientation, services, and the overlays on the planning certificate that decide whether it goes to Sutherland Shire Council or a certifier.
Design
Plans developed for the site and your household, with 3D renderings and a virtual walk-through to check the layout before anything is built.
Price
Working drawings, engineering and BASIX as one package, then a detailed fixed-price tender before a contract is signed.
Approval
A complying development certificate from a certifier or council where the lot qualifies, or a development application to Sutherland Shire Council, managed to determination.
Demolish and build
Asbestos assessment and licensed removal where needed, demolition, then the new home built by the CKS Projects team, with site meetings and an online client portal through to handover.
Client films
Homeowners Talk About Building With CKS Projects
Clients in Woonona, Warilla and Wombarra, in their own words.
WoononaNew home (The Barn Woonona)
WarillaWarilla Beach House
“Before the build we didn’t really have a space to entertain. Now we have this open space, heaps of light, and everything has its place.”
Terri
WombarraWombarra Clifftops
“The result is a breathtaking cliff-top retreat that balances timeless luxury with the clients’ vision for their forever home.”
Mike Vail, Architect
Google reviews
From CKS Projects’ Google Reviews
Posted by CKS Projects clients. Builders Sutherland Shire is the same team.
“They made what can be the most stressful thing people ever do an absolute breeze. We were walked through every stage and there was no request that was an issue… The attention to detail is incredible.”
“Keiron oversaw a very complex build on a difficult site and he accomplished this with extraordinary attention to detail… Nothing was too much trouble for Keiron and he kept us fully updated with any issues that arose.”
“From helping us through the design stage to the professional way our job was managed. The end result met all our expectations and was delivered on time and on budget.”
Recent work
Wombarra, Illawarra · Knockdown rebuild
Sandhurst BulliBulli, Illawarra · New home
The Barn WoononaWoonona, Illawarra · New home, BAL-40 block
Railway AustinmerAustinmer, Illawarra · New home
Ocean WindangWindang, Illawarra · Renovation and rear extension
Warilla Beach HouseWarilla, Illawarra · Refurbishment and first-floor addition
Huskisson DuplexHuskisson, South Coast · Duplex
Award-Winning Rebuild: Wombarra Clifftops
Top: the finished living area. Below: CKS Projects site works and demolition.
Wombarra, Illawarra · Knockdown rebuildWinner, Contract Homes $1.9M–$2M
Wombarra Clifftops took its category at the 2026 Master Builders NSW Southern Regions Excellence in Building Awards.
An old cottage on a classified clifftop slip area with subterranean water made way for a brick and timber home with full-height glazing to the ocean.
Sandhurst BulliBulli, Illawarra · New home
The Barn WoononaWoonona, Illawarra · New home, BAL-40 block
Railway AustinmerAustinmer, Illawarra · New home
Ocean WindangWindang, Illawarra · Renovation and rear extension
Warilla Beach HouseWarilla, Illawarra · Refurbishment and first-floor addition
Huskisson DuplexHuskisson, South Coast · Duplex
Where these homes are. All seven were built by CKS Projects in the Illawarra or on the South Coast and keep their real locations. We don't show Shire work we haven't published.
The team
Keiron Inspects Every Lot Himself
Keiron Moore heads the CKS Projects team of builders, designers and project managers. On every Builders Sutherland Shire job he does the site inspection personally, and you deal with him directly from there.
“The journey to your dream home is just as important as the finished result, built with trust, care, and vision.”
Keiron Moore, Managing Director
Protection
Licence, Warranties, Insurance, Fixed Price
Four protections you get when CKS Projects rebuilds your home in NSW.
NSW builder licence
Held by CKS Projects Aust Pty Ltd. Check it on the NSW register.
Statutory warranties
NSW law gives you 6 years for major defects and 2 years for other defects from completion.
HBC insurance
Required for residential work over $20,000. CKS Projects holds HBC cover, plus $20M public liability.
Fixed price
The full scope priced for your lot before contract.
Sources: CKS Projects verified credentials · NSW licence register.
Who builds your rebuild
Who Is Behind Builders Sutherland Shire
Builders Sutherland Shire is a business name of CKS Projects, a boutique residential builder based in Unanderra, Wollongong. CKS Projects isn't a volume builder and has no display homes: each house it builds is designed for its own block.
Its Managing Director, Keiron Moore, has more than 25 years in residential building and assesses every site himself. You deal with the builder from the first visit, and one team carries design, approval and construction under one fixed-price contract.
Read more about Builders Sutherland Shire and Keiron Moore, or check the licence on the NSW licence register.
| Business | Builders Sutherland Shire, a registered business name of CKS Projects Aust Pty Ltd |
|---|---|
| Builder | CKS Projects. Managing Director Keiron Moore, 25+ years in residential building. NSW Qualified Supervisor Certificate 69005S |
| NSW Contractor Licence | 258735C (Builder) |
| Award | Winner, Contract Homes $1.9M–$2M, 2026 MBA NSW Southern Regions Excellence in Building Awards (Wombarra Clifftops) |
| Memberships | Master Builders Association of NSW · Association of Professional Builders |
| Office | Unit 45/7 Waynote Place, Unanderra NSW 2526 Mon–Fri 8:00am–4:30pm, by appointment |
| Service area | Sutherland Shire: 34 suburbs from Kurnell and Cronulla to Menai, Engadine and Heathcote |
| Phone | 02 4271 5132 |
Where we build
Knockdown Rebuilds Across the Shire
Builders Sutherland Shire works across the Sutherland Shire local government area, from Kurnell and Cronulla to Menai, Engadine and Heathcote. We are a Wollongong builder with no Shire office: Keiron Moore comes to your block for the site assessment. See how the councils and conditions change from suburb to suburb on the service areas page.
Sutherland Shire Council
- Cronulla
- Woolooware
- Kurnell
- Caringbah
- Taren Point
- Caringbah South
- Burraneer
- Dolans Bay
- Lilli Pilli
- Yowie Bay
- Gymea Bay
- Miranda
- Gymea
- Kirrawee
- Sutherland
- Jannali
- Kareela
- Loftus
- Como
- Oyster Bay
- Bonnet Bay
- Sylvania
- Sylvania Waters
- Illawong
- Menai
- Alfords Point
- Bangor
- Barden Ridge
- Woronora
- Woronora Heights
- Engadine
- Heathcote
- Yarrawarrah
- Grays Point
Common questions
Knockdown Rebuild Questions
Knockdown rebuild or renovation: which costs less?
On a lot of older Shire houses the rebuild wins once the unknowns are counted. A renovation quote can't price what is behind the walls, such as asbestos, old wiring, termite damage, tired plumbing or footings never designed for another storey. A rebuild is priced from a survey, a geotechnical report and a complete design, so the figure is known before work starts, and the whole house carries the statutory warranties.
Do I pay stamp duty on a rebuild?
No. NSW transfer duty applies when property changes hands. Knocking down and rebuilding on land you already own involves no transfer, so there is no duty. Council rates continue during construction.
What approvals does a Shire rebuild need?
Approval for the demolition and the new home, usually lodged together: a complying development certificate where the proposal meets the state standards, or a development application to Sutherland Shire Council where it doesn't, commonly because of bushfire, flood, foreshore or heritage controls on the lot.
How is asbestos handled?
The house is assessed by a qualified inspector before demolition. Under SafeWork NSW requirements, friable asbestos needs a Class A licensed removalist, and more than 10 square metres of bonded asbestos needs a licensed removalist. Demolition follows the clearance certificate, all coordinated under the contract.
How long will it take?
Most CKS Projects knockdown rebuilds take 6–12 months across design, approvals, demolition and construction. The approval pathway, the weather, ground conditions once the site is opened, and late design changes move it. Keiron sets out the timeline stage by stage at the site assessment.
Can we stay in the house until building starts?
Usually, yes. Nothing is disturbed while design, documentation and approval are underway, so most clients stay put until demolition. From then until practical completion you'll need somewhere else to live, and we give you stage durations so you can plan a lease.
What is in the fixed price?
Demolition and waste removal, asbestos inspection and any removal, service disconnection and reconnection, site works and engineered footings, construction, approvals and certification fees, and a defined inclusions list. No provisional sums hide unknowns.
Ready to rebuild?
Book Your Free Discovery Call
Keiron visits the block, listens to what you need and tells you straight whether a rebuild makes sense. You leave clearer, even if we're not the builder for it.
- A straight answer on rebuild versus renovate for your lot
- The approval route and steps for your site
- A realistic idea of the budget
- Free
- No obligation
- Advice from the builder, not a salesperson
- Call02 4271 5132
- Emailinfo@cksprojects.com.au
- OfficeUnit 45/7 Waynote Place, Unanderra NSW 2526
- HoursMon–Fri 8:00am–4:30pm, by appointment
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