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Project 02 · NSW

Backyard granny flat

A self-contained granny flat for an investor: from working out what the site allowed, to choosing the builder and supervising it to handover. Delivered on time and on budget.

Project
Granny flat
Location
NSW
Programme
On time
Budget
On budget
02.02.1

Our services on this project

The briefAn investment property with a backyard, but the owner wasn't sure what they could build. There was a large tree, a sewer line and a site falling to the rear.

  1. 01Site Potential Assessment

    Assessed the site's tree, sewer line and fall to the rear, and worked out what could be built to lift the rental yield.

  2. 02Development Planning & Coordination

    Managed the approval, and coordinated the engineering and certification.

  3. 03Builder Selection & Contract Review

    The client didn't know the local builders. We evaluated quotes from several, handled the correspondence, recommended a preferred builder and reviewed the contract.

  4. 04Independent Construction Oversight

    Supervised the build at each hold point and checked every claim before the client paid. On time and on budget.

02.02.2

Before and after

Backyard before the worksBefore
Backyard after the worksAfter
Backyard From an empty lawn to a brick granny flat with its own entry porch.
02.02.3

How it came together

Build stages
  1. Site works stage01Site worksSet-out and excavation for the slab.
  2. Slab stage02SlabConcrete slab poured and cured.
  3. Frame stage03FrameTimber frame and roof trusses up, wrapped and inspected.
  4. Roof on stage04Roof onRoof, gutters and windows in.
  5. Services stage05ServicesElectrical and plumbing rough-in, insulation installed.
  6. Linings stage06LiningsPlasterboard hung and set.
  7. Brickwork stage07BrickworkBrick veneer, eaves and porch complete.
02.02.4

The finished granny flat

Open-plan living
Open-plan living
Kitchen
Kitchen
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bathroom and laundry
Bathroom and laundry
02.02.5

The works

  • Approval, engineering and certification
  • Site works, concrete slab and timber frame
  • Brick veneer, roof, windows and doors
  • Electrical, plumbing and split-system air conditioning
  • Kitchen, combined bathroom and laundry, tiled floors throughout
Project
Granny flat
Programme
On time
Budget
On budget
02.02.6

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