Sometimes the lot is perfect, but the house no longer fits your life. If you love where you live but have outgrown your current home, a Knock Down Rebuild in St. Augustine, FL lets you stay in the neighborhood you already know and love while starting fresh with a home designed around how you live today. At The Funway Company Inc. DBA G.J. Gardner Homes Saint Augustine, Eric Fundora and our team make that transition straightforward, working with you from the first conversation through to the day you move in.
Why choose The Funway Company Inc. DBA G.J. Gardner Homes Saint Augustine
- Local expertise with a personal touch. As part of the St. Augustine community, Eric Fundora and our team understand the neighborhoods, the lots and the character of this area, so we can help you rebuild in a way that fits both your property and the surrounding streetscape.
- A home built around your vision. We believe your home should be as individual as you are. With our extensive range of customizable designs, you can shape everything from a comfortable family layout to a more spacious retreat on the land you already own.
- Quality construction you can trust. We use quality materials and work with skilled craftsmen, paying close attention to every detail so your new home is built to a high standard from the ground up.
- Personalized service the whole way through. We listen to what you need, offer honest advice and keep you informed at every step, so you always know where things stand during your rebuild.
Our Knock Down Rebuild process
Replacing an existing home takes careful planning, and we guide you through it in clear stages:
- Initial consultation. We sit down with you to understand your goals, look at your existing property and talk through what you want your new home to achieve.
- Site assessment. We review the lot, consider access, orientation and local requirements, and help you understand what is possible on your land.
- Design selection. You choose and customize a home design that suits your lifestyle, your family and the way you want to use the space.
- Approvals and planning. We help you navigate the permits and paperwork needed to move forward, keeping the process organized.
- Demolition. The existing home is removed so construction can begin on a clean site.
- Construction. Our team builds your new home with careful attention to detail and regular updates so you are never left wondering about progress.
- Handover. We walk through the finished home with you and hand over the keys to a place built around your vision.
Serving St. Augustine, FL and nearby
We are proud to call Northeast Florida home, and we work with homeowners across St. Augustine and the surrounding communities. Whether your property is in Palencia, St. Augustine Beach, World Golf Village, Anastasia Island, Nocatee or near historic downtown, Eric Fundora and our team bring the same local knowledge and personal attention to every Knock Down Rebuild project. Staying put often means keeping the lot, the location and the lifestyle you already enjoy, while gaining a home that finally matches your needs. If you are thinking about rebuilding on your current property, we would love to talk through your ideas and show you what is possible. Call us at (904) 906-5136 to start the conversation.
When a Rebuild Makes More Sense Than Renovating
Deciding between reworking your existing home and starting over is one of the first questions many homeowners face, and the right answer depends on your property and your plans. A few patterns tend to point toward a full rebuild rather than another round of renovations.
- The layout fights you daily. If walls keep landing in the wrong places and each remodel only shifts the problem, a fresh design can give you the flow you actually want.
- Repairs keep stacking up. When the roof, foundation, wiring and plumbing all need attention around the same time, the money spent patching an older structure may be better put toward a home built new.
- Your needs have changed. Growing families, aging parents moving in, or a shift to working from home can call for space that an older footprint simply cannot deliver.
- You love the lot, not the house. A great position, mature trees or a view you would never trade is a strong reason to keep the land and change what sits on it.
If several of these ring true, a Knock Down Rebuild lets you keep what works about your property while leaving behind the parts that no longer serve you. Eric Fundora and our team are happy to look at your situation honestly and tell you whether rebuilding is the practical path.
What Influences the Cost of a Rebuild
Every rebuild is priced around the specifics of your land and the home you choose, so there is no single figure that fits every project. Understanding the pieces that shape a quote helps you plan with clear eyes before you commit. Some of the main factors include:
- The size and complexity of your new design. A single-storey layout and a multi-level home with detailed features sit at different points, and your choices about rooms, finishes and fixtures all play a part.
- Conditions on your site. Slope, soil, drainage, tree cover and how easily equipment can reach the lot can all affect the groundwork needed before building begins.
- Demolition of the existing home. Removing the current structure, disconnecting services and clearing the site is its own stage, and the age and makeup of the old house influence what it takes.
- Materials and specifications. The products you select for everything from flooring to cabinetry to roofing shape both the look of the home and the overall investment.
- Access to utilities. Whether existing connections can be reused or need to be re-run makes a difference to the groundwork.
The clearest way to get a price that means something is to talk with us about your property and your goals. From there, Eric Fundora and our team can walk you through a design and give you figures tied to your actual lot rather than a rough guess. Call (904) 906-5136 when you are ready to work through the details.
Questions Worth Asking Before You Hire
Choosing who rebuilds your home is a decision worth taking slowly, and the right questions early on save confusion later. Whoever you are considering, it helps to ask the following before any work is agreed.
- Who manages the project day to day? Knowing your main point of contact means you always have someone to turn to with questions as the build moves along.
- How are design changes handled? Ask how adjustments are documented and priced once construction is underway, so there are no surprises if your plans shift.
- What happens during demolition? Understanding how the old home is removed, how the site is kept safe and how debris is cleared gives you a clear picture of that stage.
- How will I be kept informed? Regular updates matter during a rebuild, and it is fair to ask how and when you will hear about progress.
- What is included in the price I am given? Clarify what the quote covers and what sits outside it, from site preparation to final finishes.
At The Funway Company Inc. DBA G.J. If you are weighing your options and want straightforward answers, reach out and we will talk through whatever is on your mind.