The Easiest Way To Build Your Dream Granny Flat

A granny flat in Sydney typically takes anywhere between 12-15 weeks to complete, assuming design and other approvals are completed. However, it’s important to consider a number of variables that can impact completion time, including the size and complexity of the project, materials used, and the efficiency of communication of all parties involved.

A small, prefabricated granny flat can be built within a few weeks, but a larger, custom project can take several months depending on the above factors mentioned. This is simply because of the additional requirement of resources and attention.

Armour Building employs some of Sydney's best, most reliable trades and suppliers, which allows us to mitigate the entire process, ensuring a seamless and timely experience.

To build a granny flat in Sydney, you’d need a budget of at least $100k, however there are countless factors that play a part in the overall cost, which can sometimes lead to increases in expected costs. Depending on things like earthworks, electrical and plumbing, insulation, painting and more, the cost can go up significantly, so it’s important you work with someone that can help ensure you’re not only quoted as accurately as possible, but also ensure you build the granny flat of your dreams.

Armour Building is big on transparency, and so we’ll make sure to work with you to make the most out of your budget, ensuring we’ve considered every possible outcome and option for your project, giving you a complete, turn-key solution.

The short answer - yes, you can build a granny flat in Sydney without requiring traditional approval from the local council, provided the home and land belong to you. Thanks to an update in NSW legislation about a decade ago, you can now obtain what’s called a Complying Development Certificate (CDC), which is a fast-tracked approval process, which is akin to gaining approval, for example, a swimming pool or removing a tree. 

Armour Building can help you obtain all the documentation and approvals required in order to build your granny flat, to ensure you know exactly what you’re doing, and how to do it.

Armour Building has been in the industry for over 20+ years, having worked with hundreds of client's over the years, and having successfully completed over 650 projects across Sydney. But there are many experienced builders out there, so we understand that this may not be all that you’re looking for.

In our experience, we’ve found that one of the biggest things people look for when building a granny flat is transparency and effective project management. There have been countless horror stories of projects being delayed by months due to inefficient communication, management and understanding of the client's vision. With us, you can be confident in knowing that we’ll take every step with your best interests in mind, to ensure you’re not only happy with the end result but also with the journey you’ve taken with us too.