Granny flats Hunter Valley

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Building a granny flat on your property will usually cost between $120,000 to $160,000. However, there are some factors that can cause this figure to change including the size, location, and condition of the block of land, as well as specific requirements of local councils in the Hunter Valley. The design and selection choices can vary greatly between granny flats as well, which can significantly alter the budget depending on the products and finishes required, and the changes made to the engineering and compliance of the design.

Backyard Grannys is one of the Hunter Valley’s leading granny flat builders, offering transparent advice on costs and prices. We are here to help you create the ideal granny flat that works for your budget. For a complete and detailed breakdown check out our ultimate guide to granny flat costs and prices.

Due to an update 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 – which means no council approval – given they meet certain site and design requirements.

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

A Hunter Valley granny flat will usually take between 12 to 15 weeks to build after design and approvals are completed. The design and selection process can take up to a few months to complete, depending on the level of customization required, plus council approvals can add a number of weeks to the timeline. In saying that, Backyard Grannys range of designs are fully compliant and we can often skip the long council approvals process.

Backyard Grannys are Hunter Valley’s leading local granny flat company. We use local trades and suppliers as well, which has allowed us to avoid a number of delays being felt across the construction industry. We offer transparent advice on timeframes and we work hard to meet the expectations of every project and client.

To find out more about building a Hunter Valley Granny Flat check out the complete guide to building a granny flat in NSW.

In NSW, a granny flat is restricted to a maximum internal area of 60m² not including any verandahs, decks, patios, porches, or garages. The maximum total size of your granny flat will be determined by your local council restrictions. In the Hunter Valley, we have been able to build 3-bedroom and even two-storey granny flats that fit within specific council guidelines.

Our nearest Hunter Valley display home is located in Newcastle. 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 Newcastle granny flat display homes.

Established in 2011, Backyard Grannys has a solid reputation for being one of the most experienced, innovative, and trusted granny flat specialists operating in the Hunter Valley and the wider Hunter Region. In that time we’ve built over 1, 000 granny flats and our clients benefit from our specialised experience and niche product knowledge.

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

Backyard Grannys are Hunter Valley’s first granny flat specialist builders. Unlike other building companies offering granny flats alongside traditional buildings, Backyard Grannys has and will always focus solely on building exceptional quality granny flats. Every project we have built has been a customised granny flat built on-site, using our wealth of knowledge about the product and construction process requirements.

Backyard Grannys offer the most complete range of features and inclusions to help our clients create the ideal granny flat. All of our granny flats are built to full turn-key completion and are move-in ready, which makes it easier for someone to put their loved ones in the house quicker or get their rental to market quicker to start generating a return.

This is why we have a huge range of included features and services, all 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.

While we do have a fantastic range of designs that work great for a variety of sites, we also offer a full custom design service. This service allows our clients to design their flat to perfectly fit their personal style or site requirements. We do many projects that our competitors won’t and we pride ourselves on our personalized approach to every project.

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 occupancy builds in the Hunter Valley. 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 on how to design your block for the best outcome to suit your needs – whether the goal is extra 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.