How Much Does it Cost to Build a Granny Flat?
Granny flats, also known as granny pods, bungalows, cottages, in-law apartments, studios and ‘man sheds’ are secondary self-contained living units which can be built adjacent to a single-family home. The cost required to build a granny flat depends on various factors, most important among them being:
The size of the granny flat – is it one, two or three bedrooms?
The location of the granny flat – are there complex building challenges?
Extras and special features – do you have things like accessibility requirements?
Granny flats can be tailored for your needs, such as providing wheelchair accessibility via a ramp. Upon request, our granny flats can also have handrail supports installed in the bathrooms and showers, places that can be challenging or risky for those who might face trouble walking or maintaining their balance. If you are hiring a quality granny flat builder, then they will specifically advise you on the areas which will need these amenities so that you can ensure the granny flat meets your needs and provides a safe and accessible living space.
While granny flat kits are available, custom-built homes are a significantly higher quality and come with warranties as they are completed by certified builders with years and years of experience (and hundreds of happy customers).
Granny flats are available in multiple layouts and sizes, right from cozy one-bedroom variants to luxurious three-bedroom options. Although the name might make it seem primarily as an accommodation for mature aged adults or grandparents, granny flats can also be used as separate living spaces for young adults and may also be used for renting out to tenants or listing on short term accommodation sites like Airbnb, provided the local council allows for this. Granny flats can provide a great return on investment and as such, when you are planning to spend on building a granny flat, quality, durability and low maintenance should be factors you consider.
A 2-bedroom granny flat with one bathroom can start from $140,000, however it depends on the size and extras needed. When studying quotes from granny flat builders, make it a point to see if they include all the plans and permits that are necessary to start building your new home.
Overall, the cost of the granny flat will depend mostly on your requirements. However, it can also be the perfect home to suit your family’s needs.
Jenny’s New House – A Happy Customer Thank You Note
We love getting feedback from our customers, and often we even get some really lovely thank you cards. This one in particular, from our valued customer Jenny, really touched us. Here’s what she had to say:
“To Farah, John and Patricia,
I cannot thank you enough for my special new home. Every day there is something new to appreciate.
Your detail in the planning and carrying out of the extras (and dealing with me) was amazing.
The example set by all of you flows down to the tradesmen who are all proud to be part of such a reputable organisation.
My family and friends think it is sensational and so do I.
I am gradually getting some suitable furniture.
What do I like about my Sandridge home? Here’s a start.
In general, the way it is set up to take in all the views.
The carport, decking and eaves, back door and the security doors and screens and sliding windows.
The carpet and all the tiles.
All the colours in and out.
The shower.
The amazing insulation.
The island bench.
All the electrical appliances.
The wardrobes.
The sinks and basin.
The light switches and many powerpoints. Etc etc!”
Another happy granny flat customer!
We often say to people thinking about a granny flat, don’t just take our word for it, find out what our previous customers have to say about our service and their new granny flat.
Seeing another glowing review makes us so happy. This is EXACTLY why we do what we do, let’s keep the lovely positive vibes coming!
“5 Stars…Excellent in every way. I can’t thank Farah and her team at Willow Grove enough for my new home. It’s everything I wanted – great design and quality workmanship.
I looked at a lot of different options before coming across Willow Grove and it was there that I stopped. Such a wonderful, helpful, understanding team who know what they’re talking about and get the job done.
Value for money A1. I would definitely recommend Willow Grove to anyone looking for a new home.
The display village is well laid out, with great designs to choose from, whatever your needs.”
Get a quote from granny flat builders you can trust
If you’re looking for a granny flat builder who can tick all the boxes, please give us a call today on (03) 9799 8500 and let’s discuss your granny flat needs in detail.