Granny flats Cessnock

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Building granny flats in Cessnock usually cost between $120,000 to $160,000 to build. However, there are some factors that can impact the budget including the block of land (size, location, and condition), specific requirements of the local councils, as well as the design and selection choices a client makes. The products and finishes can vary greatly between granny flats and significantly impact the budget, as well as the engineering and compliance of the design.

Backyard Grannys are Cessnock’s leading granny flat builders, offering transparent advice on costs and prices. No matter your design, Backyard Grannys will work with you to create the ideal granny flat for your budget. For a complete and detailed breakdown check out our ultimate guide to granny flat prices & build costs.

Updates to the NSW Affordable Housing State Environment Planning Policy, all complying residential homeowners can build a granny flat on their property without the traditional council approval process – i.e no council approval needed – given they meet certain site and design requirements. This includes granny flats in the Cessnock City Council area.

Check out how to build a granny flat with no council approval.

A granny flat project can take between 12 to 15 weeks to build after design and approvals are completed. The design and selection process can often take anywhere up to a few months to complete, depending on the customisations needed. Also, council approvals can add a number of weeks to that timeline. However, since Backyard Grannys range of designs are fully compliant, we can often skip the long council approvals process.

Backyard Grannys are one of Cessnock’s leading granny flat builders. As a local company, we use local trades and suppliers, which has also allowed us to avoid a number of delays being felt across the construction industry currently. We offer transparent advice on timeframes and we work hard to meet expectations.

To find out more about building a Cessnock Granny Flat check out the complete guide to building a granny flat in New South Wales.

In New South Wales, granny flat restrictions state it must have a maximum internal area of 60m² not including any verandahs, decks, patios, porches, or garages. The maximum total size you can build will be determined by your local council restrictions. In Cessnock, we have been able to build 3-bedroom and even two-storey granny flats that fit within specific Cessnock City Council guidelines.

Our nearest granny flat display home is located in Newcastle and open for viewing on weekends or inspection by appointment on weekdays. Backyard Grannys Silverdale display home is conveniently located off the pacific highway at 1a Silverdale Pde, Jewells, NSW, 2280. For open times and inspections, visit our granny flat display home page or to contact us to book an inspection of any of our other display homes.

Established in 2011, Backyard Grannys have a solid reputation for being one of the most trusted and experienced granny flat specialists in Cessnock and the wider Hunter Region. Since opening, we’ve built over 1,000 granny flats, benefiting our clients with our extensive and specialised experience as granny flat builders.

Still not convinced? Check out 10 Reasons to make Backyard Grannys your granny flat builder.

Backyard Grannys are Cessnock’s first granny flat specialist builders and focus solely on building exceptional quality granny flats, unlike other building companies that may offer granny flats alongside traditional buildings. Every flat we have built has been a customised granny flat design, built on-site here in Cessnock. Our clients benefit from our wealth of knowledge and specialised building experience.

Backyard Grannys offer the most complete range of features and inclusions. All of our granny flats are built to a full turn-key completion and are move-in ready, which makes it easier for homeowners to start using their new flat or get their rental to market quicker to start making a return.

This is why we have a huge range of included features and services, all of which are offered as standard – that’s right, no extra cost. We have separated them into the pre-construction stage (Design & Complying Development Certificate) and the construction stage. To learn more read our complete list of general inclusions.

We offer a full custom design service, as well as showcasing a fantastic range of designs that work great for a variety of sites. Custom designs allow our clients to build a flat that perfectly fits their personal style or site requirements. We do many projects that our competitors won’t and we pride ourselves on our different, more personalized approach.

While there are prefabricated granny flats (also known as kit-home style granny flats) available online, the installation of these will often be very difficult and expensive. Often requiring heavy site modification and does not include the supply and connection of required services. To ensure the quality of construction and the longevity of the building, all our granny flats are built entirely on-site in the traditional construction method, including site works and service connections.

Backyard Grannys are the experts in dual occupancies in Cessnock. We offer a range of designs and plans suitable for dual occupancy and secondary dwellings. Our design and approvals team can offer the best advice around configuring your block that will produce the best outcome to suit your needs – whether the goal is income, resale value, or title flexibility. Ask us about dual occupancy, subdivision, duplex, granny flats, backyard studios, or other secondary dwellings for your property.

For more info check out our granny flat, dual occupancy, and duplex comparison guide.