How we do it at DIY
Discover How to Save over
$40,000 on Your Granny Flat
We cover plans, approvals & low cost construction
- Our clients access materials at trade price
- We co-ordinate pre vetted builders on fixed contracts
- While providing complete support under one service fee
As seen in
This granny flat was quoted for $165,000 by
a builder. But was built for $122,540.
WHAT EXACTLY DO YOU GET?
Plans + Engineering
We offer design, engineering & approval services for your build.
Materials below cost
Our trade prices get you the lowest-cost materials for your project.
Trade on Your Terms
You’ll get your dream team with no “builders” margin & our support.
Hand in Hand
We are with you each step of the way for plans, approvals & build.
HOW WE DO IT
The short answer is with 35 years of experience.
The long answer is by carefully breaking down the architectural plans we craft for you into the ‘nuts & bolts’.
Using our huge buying power we secure the best price. Then arrange your dream team to assemble the granny flat under strict terms and conditions.
What about Build Quality?
Working with Australia’s best & using the latest in technology. Quality is checked at 12 key milestones of your build (Before payment is released to trades).
Armed with just your mobile phone and our support, quality issues are a thing of the part.
What do our clients say?
The DIY granny flat team helped me as if I didn’t know anything about building.
Very understanding of my questions all the way from plans to approval. I highly recommend them to my friends and family.
Belinda Cheng
Wow! The Diy team was fanstastic, issues with Council were resolved. Solutions found and pricing our granny flat for way less than I had quotes from any kit company. Brilliant business model, and I wish them all the success in the future
Mitchell Rightcliff
Really appreciate Dean, Mark and the whole team with everything they did for us. They highlighted what not to do, what not to sign! And I truly felt taken care of for the entire build of our 2 bedroom granny flat for my Mother, who has no interest in a retirement village.
Brad Solestelle
DIY Granny Flat vs. Traditional Builders
- A clear cost for materials & labour
- Secure your materials at trade prices
- No lock-in contracts what so ever
- Independent support for your entire build
- Independent quality checks
- $0 Deposit
- You are in complete CONTROL
- No variations, unless you want to add to your build
Traditional Builders
- Bundle Materials & labour. Impossible to see where your money goes
- Will add a 20%+ margin on top of materials
- Will only work with a locked-in contract
- Support provided under their terms and condition
- Quality is ‘ticked-off’ by them
- Large Deposit before any work is done
- You relinquish control & give it all to the builder
- Variations dictated by a builder
We show you how to save a small fortune
So convenient
DIY granny flat did our plans, then helped us to arrange trades with the materials we wanted. We were in complete control of the contracts and saving more than we thought! – Gabrielle P.
The result we hoped for
Taking DIY GF’s lead we followed their steps and locked in our trades & materials. We were really impressed with their architect and detailed drawings. Will be working with them again. Steve J
Money Back Guaranteed
If we can’t save you double our service fee, compared to builders quotes you get your money back
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the total cost to build a granny flat?
The total cost is made up of “Design + Approval” expenses which start at $7,000, plus the cost of materials and the cost of labour. The cost of labour changes whether you decide to arrange individual trades yourself, such as a carpenter, plumber or electrician. Or if you decide to pay a builder directly, understanding there is a ‘Builders Margin’ added to the labour component.
What is the chance of getting Council Approval?
This all depends on your land and your local Council. Get in touch with us today and we can give you a much better answer than this!
Can I have the exact design I want?
Yes you can. We have many designs on our website to choose from. You can either alter what you see, or create something completely unique to you.
Which States in Australia do you service?
We have clients in every State of Australia. And have serviced 100’s of clients Australia wide.
What are the next steps to get my granny flat built?
Get in touch with us today, let us know what you are after and will share the best ways to build for less.
