Check out these examples of granny flats in Melbourne. Backyard Pods make the cheapest granny flats in Melbourne because granny flat pod kits cost much less than conventional structures and NO SLAB needed. All Australian-made TruCore steel frame, Colorbond cladding, Zincalume or Colorbond roof. Trendy timber-look facade detailing available. Kits are easily customised to suit your own needs and styling. From small granny flats to fully self-contained secondary dwellings on your property, cool urban statements to Scandi, Scandustrial or classic designs, you can SAVE THOUSANDS using our flat-pack kits as your starting point. Not all fit-out services are available in all areas of Melbourne, and not all sites would get granny flat approval in Melbourne (eg: secondary dwelling), but if you have a question about what you’d like to achieve – talk to us!
Can we help you? If you want to build a granny flat in your Melbourne backyard, you’ll need approval. The requirements depend on your Council, so it depends on your location. We’ve got an architect in Melbourne who can quickly advise what you can or can’t have on your land, and how your project can proceed with approval. Click the button below to get started, or scroll down for examples.
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DEAR CUSTOMERS: Please send us more pics of your completed projects because other customers love seeing what you’ve achieved, like these examples:
The deluxe ‘Coolum’ design 2BR prefab granny flat or self-contained cabin 6m x 9m is delivered pre-wired, pre-plumbed, and complete to NSW, QLD, VIC, ACT. This upgraded example shows how basic prefab granny flat designs can be customised.
This small granny flat in Melbourne was built for a teenager to live independently (with visiting friends, entertainment, etc) yet still on the family property behind the main house. The granny flat design is contemporary and fully approved. Engineered floorboards, plenty of storage, practical kitchenette, custom stairs, and entry porch.
Many people want to find out how much it costs to build a granny flat in Melbourne now that granny flats are allowed in areas of VIC. This custom granny flat behind a lovely home in Mornington Peninsula was permitted as a DPU but recent changes allow backyard rentals as well as independent living for family members.
How to build a low-cost granny flat in Melbourne – three generations, one suburban property In Melbourne, the challenge of extended family living was resolved by cost-effective completion of an approved affordable and future-ready granny flat (DPU) in a Backyard Pod. A working mum with a young son was living with her mother and grandmother.…
DESCRIPTION: 1 BR backyard pod kit size 4m x 11m with internal layout as follows: dual entry with 2x double-glazed sliding doors 2150mm x 1800mm kitchenette approx 2.3m-wide 1800mm-wide with sink and integrated waste; built-in microwave with cooktop over; wall cabinets over for additional storage; medium-sized fridge located on the opposite partition wall open-plan living/dining area approx 3.85m x…
A parent was quick to recognise that an adult son, soon returning from overseas travel to resume studies, would benefit in many ways from having a separate backyard studio flat with kitchenette, bed, wardrobe, and ensuite built for him on the family property in a trendy inner-Melbourne suburb. He could occupy it for a few…