Granny flats have come a long way from simply housing grannies. Now available as multiple-bedroom or two-storey granny flats, these designs are small units either attached or separated from a single main dwelling on the same block of land. Granny flats feature the same quality construction that you should expect in an average-sized home and can be as packed out with features or as minimal as required to suit your unique needs.
Granny flats offer the perfect solution for a range of situations, from housing elderly or disabled family members to providing a teenage retreat, home office solution or pool house. Granny flats are becoming increasingly common as the housing market heats up, making independence more affordable for many demographics.
A granny flat is self-contained and can host extensive features, including a full-sized kitchen, bathrooms and multiple levels. Stylish granny flats are popping up in the backyards and homeowners' properties across Australia.
With the granny flat specialists at A-Class Building and Construction, your dream granny flat is more achievable than you may think.
Granny flat development has come leaps and bounds over the years, and there are now many more benefits to living in a granny flat than providing a simple roof over the head of a loved one.
Building a granny flat has many obvious benefits, and some that you may not have considered, including:
Granny flat designs can include many unique features and inclusions to ensure clever use of every square inch of space. World-class, modern amenities, along with smart style and design, bring a modern difference to granny flats, making them the perfect home extensions.
We are proud to offer full customisation of our granny flats to ensure that your project is completed perfectly.
With a granny flat, suddenly the empty space that you need to weed and mow every week has a purpose that will not only bring lifestyle benefits but financial ones. Whether your home is an investment property or you're simply looking for extra room, a granny flat can bring financial value and other benefits to an otherwise useless space.
The option to build small and tall with a granny flat means that your yard can still be used for gardening and parties, serving two benefits.
For those looking to reduce their carbon footprint, building a granny flat is a wonderful solution thanks to its smaller size and a reduction of overall energy consumption. Building from scratch enables you to make eco-conscious decisions for appliances and inclusions, lowering cost and output overall.
For those looking to reduce their carbon footprint, building a granny flat is a wonderful solution thanks to its smaller size and a reduction of overall energy consumption. Building from scratch enables you to make eco-conscious decisions for appliances and inclusions, lowering cost and output overall.
We have been building for over 45 years of combined experience within the Wollongong region with a passion for creating the highest quality results for each and every client. We provide accurate estimates and guarantee quality workmanship, delivered right on time.
Some of the perks you can expect when choosing A-Class builders in Wollongong for your granny flat include:
At A Class Building & Construction, we don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all solution, especially when it comes to building granny flats. We understand that every family is different and so are the needs of your granny flat. Your site, budgets, preferences and individual requirements will be different from other clients - this is why our aim is to deliver customised building services that will meet your needs.
Whether you're simply looking for extra space for your family or creating a home office project, it can be helpful to know the details before undertaking your granny flat build.
From our initial meeting, we will create your dream granny flat design depending on what you want to accomplish, what we can build in your space, and how much you can spend on your budget. We will submit a development application and relevant paperwork from here to get all approvals ASAP. Once we receive relevant approvals, we will schedule the build process and order your chosen materials, securing everything we need to avoid hiccups along the way.
We will prepare the site for the build by clearing any debris and obstacles while ensuring there's enough space for our materials and tools to not impact your day-to-day life. Your neighbours will need to be informed that our team will be working on your site as per council regulations.
This is the stage where you can start seeing your granny flat come to life with the slab and framework showing you exactly where your granny flat will stand. You can now start imagining how you will make the most of your remaining yard and the space around your granny flat.
We use the strongest timber or steel to set out your internal and external bearings. With the approval of your site supervisor or project manager, you may be able to walk around your new granny flat and see exactly where each bedroom and window will be. From here, you can make furnishing and decoration decisions based on details such as the best sunlight and airflow in your new granny flat.
The lock-up phase involves completely closing the granny flat, including the doors, windows, roof, and guttering. From here, we can lay the external brickwork or colorbond, and you can step back and marvel at the stunning facade of your new granny flat.
As everything is now lockable and weatherproof, we will work on the interior fixtures such as your electrics, plumbing, insulation and plasterboard. From here we can begin your kitchen install including cabinets, appliances and your oven.
This is where your granny flat starts to look like a real home, matching the interior with your main home style and exterior features, or having it stand out as its very own style. We will install the final tiling, shower screens, paint and accessories including both creature comforts and essentials.
And just like that, it's time to receive your keys and enjoy your new granny flat. We will do one last inspection to ensure everything is exceeding code and functioning perfectly while making sure the quality workmanship we are known for is intact. After a good clean and check, your granny flat is all yours to enjoy.
Show your loved ones how much you care for them and increase the value of your property by considering a granny flat built on your property. We have an extensive range of multiple-bedroom granny flats, single-bedroom granny flats or simple studios to inspire you, and with our experienced team - you can select the best for your property, budget and needs.
A Class Building & Construction can help you to design and create an affordable housing solution.
Granny flats can add thousands to the value of your land and house for a potentially lower cost than you think. A granny flat build can cost anywhere from $100,000 and will depend on whether you have multiple-bedroom granny flats, a single-bedroom granny flat or a simple studio.
When building with A Class our team will work with your budget and give you a clear indication of the price.
There are a few regulations around building a granny flat, but it is a fairly simple process in NSW. If you meet the minimum space requirements and have a suitable main dwelling, you shouldn't run into any issues.
At this stage, if your property meets the requirements, no council approval is needed to build a granny flat in NSW.
The maximum size for a granny flat ranges from 50 to 100 square metres depending on your local council.
In the unlikely event anything is ever wrong, we guarantee to be there.
We have built across the Wollongong region for over 15 years.
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List of awards we've achieved in the last few years from Master Builders Association of NSW and Regional Excellence in Building Awards.
Booking a building consultation is the perfect way to meet our team and get answers about building your dream home. At your consult, our friendly and experienced builders can advise you on everything from planning and design to cost and budgets and can use this time to begin developing a detailed quote and plan of attack that meets your needs.
