Custom Granny Flat Builder in Sydney
Turn unused backyard space into family accommodation, rental income or long-term property value with a custom-built granny flat by an experienced Sydney residential builder.
Direct access to the builder, not a call centre
With PJ Ward Construct, you deal directly with the builder managing your project, not a rotating project manager or a call centre. We provide practical advice, honest feasibility guidance and a custom building approach based on your property, budget and long-term goals. With a lean team and no showroom overhead, more of your budget goes into the build itself.
Direct access to the builder managing your job
Custom residential construction experience
Trusted subcontractor network personally managed by the builder
Practical site-specific guidance
Personal service from enquiry to build
More than just extra space
A granny flat can be more than just extra space. For many Sydney homeowners, it can provide a second income stream, support family living arrangements and improve the long-term usability of the property.
Extra Rental Income
A self-contained secondary dwelling can open up a second income stream from your existing block.
Family Accommodation
Comfortable, independent space for ageing parents, adult children or extended family, close to home.
Increased Property Value
A well-built secondary dwelling can add long-term value and appeal to your property.
Better Use of Unused Backyard Space
Turn an underused corner of the yard into a functional, income-generating or livable space.
Flexible Use Over Time
A space that can shift with your needs — rental income today, family accommodation tomorrow.
Independent Living Space
A private, self-contained space for parents, adult children or guests, separate from the main house.
Granny flat types we design and build
These are the kinds of secondary dwellings we design and build — each one shaped around your site, budget and goals, not selected from a fixed catalogue.
1 Bedroom Granny Flats
A self-contained one-bedroom layout designed for comfortable independent living, rental appeal or private family space.
2 Bedroom Granny Flats
A larger footprint suited to growing families, multi-generational living or maximising rental potential.
Backyard Studios
A compact, flexible studio-style build suited to a home office, guest space or teenage retreat.
Garage Conversions
Converting an existing garage into a functional living space, assessed on a site-by-site basis.
Custom Secondary Dwellings
A fully custom design shaped around your property's layout, orientation and long-term goals.
Is your property suitable for a granny flat?
Many NSW granny flats may be suitable for the CDC pathway if the property and proposed design meet the required planning standards. We can help review the basics and guide you on the next steps with the right designers and certifiers.
Factors that can affect feasibility
What does a granny flat cost in Sydney?
Granny flat pricing depends on the design, site access, services, finishes, approval pathway and any site-specific constraints. As a general guide, many custom 1 and 2 bedroom granny flat builds in Sydney sit in the $180k-$260k+ range, with complex or premium builds costing more.
$180K–$260K+
Typical range for custom 1–2 bedroom builds
Final pricing requires a site-specific review, design information and confirmation of inclusions.
Request a Free Feasibility ReviewHow a PJ Ward granny flat comes together
Initial Enquiry
We discuss your property, goals, budget and timeline.
Site Feasibility Review
We look at the basic site factors that may affect whether a granny flat is suitable.
Concept and Budget Guidance
We help you understand likely design options, cost drivers and next steps.
Design, Approvals and Planning Pathway
We work with the relevant designers, consultants and certifiers as required.
Build and Handover
PJ Ward Construct manages the construction process with trusted trades and subcontractors.
We're not a large showroom-based granny flat company.
And that's the point. With a lean, owner-managed process, you deal directly with the person building your project — not a sales team, and not a rotating project manager.
Direct access to the builder
Custom approach not just catalogue designs
Lean process without showroom overheads
Residential construction experience applied to secondary dwellings
Practical advice before you commit
Limited project intake so each build gets proper attention
Completed Granny Flat Projects
No two PJ Ward granny flats look the same, because each one is designed around the site and the brief — not picked from a limited range of display models.
Common granny flat questions
Request a Free Granny Flat Feasibility Review
Tell us about your project and we'll check your property against zoning and planning requirements. We'll be in touch within 1 business day with your options, and can set up a video call to walk through them together.