Questions, answered straight.

The fixed price includes design, permit application assistance, full construction to Australian standards, water and power connections, and final inspection and handover. Prices are quoted plus GST. It's one number, in writing, before we start.

Seven payments in total. The first is the permit/approval fee, billed when you sign and already included in your fixed price. The remaining six are construction payments tied to build milestones: 5% deposit on signing, 10% base, 15% frame, 35% lock-up, 25% fixing, and 10% on handover. You'll see the full schedule in writing before you commit.

Within the standard layouts, yes — you choose kitchen finishes, bathroom fit-out, flooring and more at no change to the fixed price. Structural changes (extra rooms, different footprint) are quoted separately, in writing, before you commit.

No. Council fees and infrastructure contributions are charged by council as part of the permit process and are excluded from the fixed price. They're typically a known amount — we'll help you understand them early so there's no surprise.

We handle site conditions well — it's part of the landscaping background our team comes from. If your block needs significant excavation or soil work, you'll get a separate written quote before we start, so you still know the total upfront.

Most residential blocks in Victoria can take a granny flat, subject to your council's planning rules. We'll confirm your block's eligibility during the free consultation — before you spend money on anything.

We do. Preparing and lodging the permit application is included in the fixed price — no separate administration fees. You provide the basic property documents; we handle the paperwork and track it through council.

No — we build all-electric, with an electric cooktop and electric or heat-pump hot water. That's deliberate: staying off reticulated natural gas is one of the conditions Victoria's small second dwelling rules set for the planning permit exemption, so an all-electric granny flat usually means no planning permit is required. If you specifically want a gas connection, the project generally needs a planning permit application, and we'll confirm that position for your block during the consultation.

As a guide: consultation within a week, design 2–4 weeks, permit 8–12 weeks (council-dependent), and construction 12–16 weeks. We'll give you a realistic timeline for your project at the consultation — and stick to it.

No. The granny flat is built in your backyard — your main home is untouched. Site access is managed around you and your family.

Yes. Step-free entry, grab rails, wider doorways, accessible bathroom configurations and non-slip flooring are available, mainly on the 2 bedroom layout. Tell us about your parents' needs and we'll plan around them.

Yes, in most Victorian councils granny flats can be rented out. Rental rules vary by council, so we confirm the position for your block during the consultation. Many of our clients use the rental income against their mortgage.

After handover, ongoing costs are the usual property costs: council rates, insurance and utilities. Many of our clients find rental income covers these and then some. We'll walk you through the realistic numbers during the consultation.

We provide structural warranty coverage and defect warranty on the build, with details confirmed in your contract. Specific terms are set out in writing before you sign.

We can't provide lending, but we'll give you the documentation lenders typically ask for — a fixed price contract, inclusions list and payment schedule — which makes your application straightforward.