Every site is different, with its own planning rules and constraints — but we always take the path of least resistance to get your approval through as quickly as possible.

Led by our experienced Planning Director, we assess your site thoroughly and apply the most efficient strategy to minimise delays and avoid unnecessary red tape. You’re in safe hands.

This is rare — we assess all sites carefully before submitting. If for some reason approval is refused, we’ll guide you on next steps, whether that’s a redesign, variation, or council appeal.

When you work with a builder, they often own the copyright to the plans, which means you may have to pay extra just to use your own design elsewhere. This limits your ability to get multiple quotes and change builders later, if they go bust or you decide not to work with them later on. This lack of control over your plans can make things very difficult down the line.

We believe you should own your plans — giving you full control of the final pdf’s and the freedom to get competitive quotes from any builder. If you already have a preferred builder, that’s great — but with independent approvals, you’re not locked in to contractual obligations you may not be aware of.

Great question, Having completed 100’s of plans for clients we are constantly told we offer very competitive rates. See our gallery page for a sample of them.

Unfortunately, we can’t lock in an exact price, as all plans are different. There are some designs which are much larger than others, or require a lot of detail specified by Council or certifiers required for approval. But don’t worry, we will send across a fixed quote before any design work begins.

Small changes can usually be made during the process. If you want to redesign completely, we’ll talk you through any extra time or cost involved before proceeding.

It is actually common for clients to want changes during the planning process – Variations aren’t an issue for us and we are happy to help until you are satisfied.

Once your plans are approved, you’ll have the freedom to get accurate build costs from multiple builders or a quantity surveyor — giving you real numbers, not rough estimates.

We’ll guide you through your options so you can compare pricing and choose the right builder for your budget. Owning your approved plans puts you in control — and gives you options to potentially build for less.

With years of experience and hundreds of approvals under our belt, we understand the planning rules inside and out. Before submitting anything, we carefully assess your site and outline all your options — so you can make an informed decision from the start.

Our goal is to avoid surprises and give you confidence in the approval pathway before it reaches a certifier or council.

No, we have a range of ways to help our clients, from a free service to compare builders quotes to a few ways to construct for less.

For the DIY’ers out there we have a lot to share about saving time as well.

No, we are simply extending what we have always done, sharing information to help others. If that means you may become a client or ours one day, then we are happy with that. We live by the motto: “Give first”. We have helped 100’s of clients just like you, looking to save $10,000’s on their granny flat. This website alone is packed with free information (It is the largest resource for granny flats on the planet). The call simply extends what we have always done since day one.

We are a team of architects, engineers and town planners who provide everything for approval of your granny flat.

We have a team of cost estimators, who break down materials costs for your planned granny flat. And our coordinators find the best deals by reputable builders in your area.

 And we simply “empower Australians to build for less” – Depending on your circumstances and budget we find the best way to get your granny flat – your way.

If you are ready to move on your granny flat project – you want to talk to our team. With years of experience, 1,000,000+ website visitors and hundreds of clients later, we know a thing-or-two about getting what you want for less money.

This call will help us determine which way(s) will work best for you and your family regarding your granny flat plans.

No – If you are not quite ready to get your granny flat project ready, but want to find out more, please contact us today and we will get back to you on any questions you have.