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This blog will have our latest news, helpful articles to assist in planning your next project and details on featured builds we have completed.

Granny Flat Construction Guide

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Step-By-Step Guide On How Long Does It Takes To Build A Granny Flat The time it takes to build a granny flat can vary depending on several factors, but generally, it can take anywhere from 12 to 24 weeks. When asking, "How long does it take to build a granny flat," the timeline will depend on the complexity of the design, the materials used, and the efficiency [...]

Granny Flat Design Process

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Step-By-Step Design & Tender Process It’s never been easier to build a granny flat! At P J Cook Building, we are focused on ensuring our clients’ building experience is as simple and enjoyable as possible. As a guide, once the slab is poured onsite, the construction process for a single-storey granny flat can take 15-18 weeks to complete. Our leading-edge cloud-based software keeps you informed [...]

Benefits Of Investing In A Granny Flat

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A spacious backyard has so much more potential than just an area to weed and maintain! You can increase your living space, add value to your property and enjoy rental income. All these benefits can all be achieved through the addition of a granny flat.  Is a Granny Flat right for you? Consider these benefits, and let us help you make an informed decision. [...]

Can You Build A Granny Flat Without Council Approval?

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Is Your Property Eligible For Complying Development For A Granny Flat? Granny flats, or 'Secondary Dwellings,' are recognised under the NSW State Environmental Planning Policy (Affordable Rental Housing) 2009, often referred to as 'AHSEPP.' These units can be integrated with, attached to, or stand separate from the primary residence. P J Cook Building has outlined the key criteria for determining if your Granny Flat project qualifies as a Complying [...]

Granny Flat Project: Rutherford

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This one-bedroom, open-plan granny flat was custom-designed and built by the experienced team at P J Cook Building. The brief was to create a modern “mini home” for the owners’ parents, who wanted to downsize and live closer to their daughter and grandchildren.

Woy Woy Granny Flat Investment

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Custom Built Two Bedroom Granny Flat In Woy Woy Woy Woy Granny Flat Investment Mr and Mrs Fry approached P J Cook Building with construction plans to quote and build a two-bedroom granny flat and shed to the existing house. Mr and Mrs Fry received two quotes from other granny flat builders that they were highly considering. However, after [...]

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