Residential Construction
Granny Flat Construction
Expert design, council approval, and full construction — delivered safely, on time, and on budget across NSW & ACT.
Why Build a Granny Flat?
Maximise Your Property's Potential
A granny flat is one of the smartest investments you can make in your property. Whether you're looking to generate rental income, accommodate family, or simply add value to your home, VIIAH delivers a complete, stress-free solution — from design through to handover.
With over 40 years of combined experience and a proven track record across NSW & ACT, our licensed builders bring the same quality and safety standards to every granny flat project that we apply to our commercial and strata work.
Rental Income
Generate consistent passive income by renting out your granny flat to long-term tenants or through short-stay platforms.
Increased Property Value
A well-built granny flat can significantly increase the overall market value of your property.
Multi-Generational Living
Keep family close while maintaining privacy — ideal for ageing parents, adult children, or extended family.
Flexible Use
Use as a home office, studio, guest accommodation, or future rental — the space adapts to your needs.
How It Works
Our Build Process
Initial Consultation
We meet with you to understand your goals, budget, and site conditions. We assess feasibility and discuss design options tailored to your block.
Design & Planning
Our team prepares architectural drawings and handles all council or complying development certificate (CDC) applications on your behalf.
Council Approval
We navigate the approval process — whether via CDC or Development Application (DA) — ensuring full compliance with NSW regulations.
Construction
Our licensed builders manage the full build from site preparation and foundations through to lock-up and fit-out, with regular progress updates.
Handover
We conduct a thorough quality inspection before handing over the keys. Your granny flat is move-in ready, compliant, and built to last.
Full-Service Build
What's Included
Every VIIAH granny flat is a complete, turnkey build. Here's what's covered in our fixed-price contract.
Approvals Made Easy
We Handle Council Approval
Navigating council approvals is one of the most daunting parts of building a granny flat. VIIAH takes care of the entire process — from assessing your block's eligibility to lodging and managing your application.
Most granny flats in NSW qualify for a Complying Development Certificate (CDC), which can be approved in as little as 10 business days. For more complex sites, we manage the full Development Application (DA) process with your local council.
We ensure full compliance with the NSW State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) Affordable Rental Housing 2009, so you can build with confidence.
Eligibility Checklist
- Block size of at least 450m²
- Principal dwelling already on the lot
- Granny flat up to 60m² internal floor area
- Minimum 3m side setback (varies by council)
- Minimum 3m rear setback
- Adequate private open space retained
- Compliant parking provision
* Requirements vary by council. VIIAH will assess your specific site during the initial consultation.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Build Your Granny Flat?
Contact VIIAH today for a free, no-obligation consultation and quote. We'll assess your site and walk you through every step.