Thinking of Building a Granny Flat?
Is your home busting at the seams? The kids are getting older and crave their own space, or you’d like to have mum and dad nearby while enjoying your own independence and privacy.
Break free from that relentless crowded house feeling and get the breathing room everyone needs.
Maybe, you have an unused backyard just sitting idle. Why not consider transforming it into a potential income stream?
Buck the skyrocketing cost of a new home by building a Granny Flat instead.
But You’re Unsure About the Building Process
You know you want to build a granny flat but you’re unsure how to go about it or if it’s even achievable.
You’re thinking “I don’t want to get this wrong and lose tens of thousands.” Which is a genuine concern for many.
The next decision is should you speak to an architect, or a builder, should you speak to council or a planner? It can be confusing knowing who you need to talk to, what information you need to provide, costings and where to start.
Following either one of those could deliver a completely different outcome that you may not be happy with, like “will all these regulations just bog me down” or, ”What if I can’t afford what the Architect has drawn?” or, “What if I pick the wrong builder?”.
So how do you know which way to go?
Our Step-by-Step Service
At Great Granny Flats we take care of every stage of your granny flat project, making the process smooth and stress-free. It starts with an initial consultation where we narrow down your needs and objectives. From there, we coordinate and gather all necessary consultants’ reports to ensure your project meets the planning requirements.
Once the paperwork is sorted, we help prepare your preferred granny flat design or you can choose from our existing range. Our team will assist you with selections to make sure your new space matches your style and needs.
Construction is handled by experienced professionals, and when the build is complete, we manage the hand-over so you can move in with confidence.
Our support continues with post-construction follow-up to ensure everything runs smoothly after your granny flat is finished.
For a no obligation project assessment,
call Kathy to discuss your ideas
0413 126 238
• Granny flats dwellings are faster and cheaper to build than traditional homes or dual occupancies, which means nan & pop could move in sooner, or you could, or the kids, or you get an earlier start on those rental returns. And all this in your backyard.
• Reduced Council Fees. Depending on your council area, savings of up to $thousands are available with the waiving of ‘developer contributions’ normally associated with a new build or dual occupancy.
• And if you are thinking of selling, there is a huge demand for properties that cater for multigenerational families. Adding a granny flat will command a greater sale price and sell faster too. Interested?
With the increased demand for housing and more proactive state planning regulations for secondary dwellings, there has never been a better time than now to build a granny flat – poppy pad – small home.
Granny Flat Benefits, What are They?
What’s Your Dream Granny Flat?
A True Granny Flat for Aging Parents
Imagine how helpful it would be to the elderly having standard features like a step free entry, hob-less shower, grab rails and wide doorways, all in a finished turnkey ‘Age in Place’ home. Can you imagine the relief in their faces?
A Secondary Dwelling
A place to plan for your own future? Your own private studio? Or somewhere for your teenage kids and their friends to play games, listen to music or just hang out and enjoy their independence, and allow you to enjoy your peace.
A Rental Investment
A steady income stream, that’s what smart investors do – buy things that bring a return. And who wouldn’t enjoy an ongoing top-up to their bank account? Cha-Ching! Sir, your chauffer is here…
How To Get Started
The first thing to do is decide is if this is the right solution to your needs.
It’s OK if its not.
If it is, then think about your ‘must haves’ and your preferences, don’t worry if you’re not sure, we can help you with that.
Then call Kathy on 0413 126 238 with your ideas and find out about our builder, the process and getting started.
“…Always professional, reliable and punctual, Rod took the time to leave the space clean and safe and would let us know what was happening every step of the way….”
Katrina & Warren
The Areas We Cover
Forster, Tuncurry, Diamond Beach, Old Bar, Nabiac, Taree, Harrington
and surrounds
Why Should You Trust us?
Great Granny Flats is a locally owned family business with over 30 years of experience in custom building and home renovations. Our work has included the transformation of many homes into more open and functional family friendly retreats. Some client reviews below.
Along with the support of local trades, services and suppliers, we’re bringing these specialised skills to build smart, modern, high-quality granny flats to the stunning Mid Coast.
Service Features
• Design & Construct
• Fixed Price Contracts
• Custom Design or Standard Design
• Dedicated Communication Throughout
• Attention to Detail
• Bushfire Construction Friendly
• Energy Efficient Inclusions
• Liveable Housing Option
• Passive House Options
• Fully Licensed and Insured
• Home Warranty Aggregate $2.2 Million
“Rod’s craftsmanship and diligence has delivered an aesthetically beautiful home which is functional and spacious. We are enjoying living in this cleverly designed space which maximises natural light and airflow.” Wendy & Pat
Rod & Kathy Business Owners enjoying lunch at Old Bar Tavern
Organisations we support/have supported
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Client Reviews
Additions & Alterations & Major Renovation
“… more than happy to discuss our project with anyone considering using Rod’s building service. We look forward to getting the Built for Living team back for future projects”.
Chris & Carla
Additions & Alterations & Major Renovation
“Rod’s craftsmanship and diligence has delivered an aesthetically beautiful home which is functional and spacious. We are enjoying living in this cleverly designed space which maximises natural light and airflow.”
Wendy & Pat
Kitchen Renovation
“Thank you Rod for bringing our visions for a new kitchen to life. I absolutely love the space you have created – everything is functioning beautifully and looks stunning. We’re grateful for the professionalism displayed by you and your team and for your patience when we struggled to picture things and needed to make a few changes. Your work is of such a high standard, and you always took the time to leave the space so clean and safe at the end of each day – with two young kids this was always appreciated. I have no hesitations recommending your work to anyone looking for a builder in the area. In fact, I’m sure we’ll be getting you back soon enough for more projects at ours! Thank you.”
Lisa & Garth
Additions & Alterations
“Dear Rod, thank you for your excellent work, your help, and especially the way you made the whole renovation easy and almost enjoyable!
Jenni, Jim, Elly, Tim & Mikey”
Jenni & Jim
Kitchen Renovation
We are absolutely thrilled with our beautiful new kitchen! Rod and his team from Built for Living were fantastic to work with from start to finish. Rod provided us with a design that we loved and he went out of his way to ensure that we were happy with all aspects of our new kitchen. Incredible communication, service and quality , Built for Living made what we thought would be a difficult process, so easy! Always professional, reliable and punctual, Rod took the time to leave the space clean and safe and would let us know what was happening every step of the way. We would highly recommend Built for Living for any renovation. Rod created our dream kitchen and we couldn't be any happier!
Katrina & Warren
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