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Backyard Grannys

4.6(97 reviews)
Bennetts Green, NSW

About this business

Backyard Grannys designs and builds high-quality, affordable granny flats tailored to investors, families and home businesses across Newcastle, the Hunter, the Central Coast and Sydney. Their distinctive approach combines in-house architects, customer-focused project management and a singular focus on granny flats to deliver contemporary designs optimised for return on investment and efficient approvals and construction.

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Servicing Bennetts Green and surrounding locations.

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  • Brooke Hall

    15 Dec 2025

    ⭐️ 🙌 Our experience with Backyard Grannys has been nothing short of exceptional 🙌 ⭐️ From our very first interaction nearly a year ago when we were first started looking to build, all the way throug...

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    ⭐️ 🙌 Our experience with Backyard Grannys has been nothing short of exceptional 🙌 ⭐️ From our very first interaction nearly a year ago when we were first started looking to build, all the way through to post-handover of our 1 bedroom Seaforth build, the team have been so professional, knowledgeable and supportive. When I first submitted an online enquiry for a property we were looking at purchasing, Lauren and the team were so responsive in doing an initial desktop assessment to determine whether a granny flat could fit and came out to do a site visit not too long after we purchased it. When we progressed to the quoting stage, every step, inclusion and cost was thoroughly explained so we could rest assured knowing there wouldn’t be any hidden costs or surprises - transparency is one of the many strengths of the Backyard Grannys team. Everyone was so patient in answering all our questions to help us understand the process. The selections appointment with Bella and the team was excellent - the showroom allowed you to see all the inclusions and upgrades available, and to visualise how all the selections come together. It was also great visiting the display home at Jewells to see the finishes and to get some inspiration for the design of our granny flat. The approvals process was also incredibly smooth and we were kept up to date with progress and timelines. The communication from the team was top notch at every single step. During the construction phase, our Project Supervisor Brett was absolutely brilliant - he ensured the project stayed on track and that we were fully informed throughout the entire build. Brett’s keen eye and attention to detail was super impressive, resulting in an incredibly high quality finish. Any minor fixes (eg. a small patch of downpipe needing to be painted) were rectified immediately which we were so appreciative of. Nothing was ever an issue for the team. The quality of the finishes and workmanship of the final product are genuinely exceptional, and is a testament to the high standards and care that Backyard Grannys pride themselves on. It’s no wonder the team has won so many well deserved awards! 🏆 Thank you Backyard Grannys, you guys are the dream team! We highly recommend Backyard Grannys for all your granny flat needs - what a fantastic experience 🙌

  • Mark Clarkson

    4 May 2025

    Working with Backyard Grannys was a fantastic experience! Last year I contracted another granny flat company to build my granny flat and it didn’t go well, ending up with an iCare insurance claim and...

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    Working with Backyard Grannys was a fantastic experience! Last year I contracted another granny flat company to build my granny flat and it didn’t go well, ending up with an iCare insurance claim and having to start all over again. Having been burnt the first time around, I took a lot of care and due diligence to choose another builder and Backyard Grannys came out on top. Backyard Grannys proposal was the best value and they were very transparent and easy to deal with. They were also the most amenable to working with my unique situation. Having gone through a very painful and confusing CDC process previously, I was in the unique position to compare how Backyard Grannys handled the amended CDC for their design. It was like chalk and cheese. The process was smooth, easy to understand and well communicated. It was a pleasure working with every person at every stage, from initial meetings with management to sales, design & engineering, selections, contract, accounts, project management and handover. As a result, my development certificate was completed in just a few weeks, and I ended up with a great design for the block with high quality components. The construction went without a hitch. They started in October and the roof was on before Christmas. I was very happy with the finished product and couldn’t find any faults at final inspection other than a stiff roller blind chain that was quickly fixed. In retrospect, I’d say that the best part of working with Backyard Grannys is that they are large enough to have the people and scale to do a great job, yet it feels like you are working with a family-owned business where you can speak directly with them (including Management!) when you need to. Good lines of communication are so important because every construction project is unique. We would definitely recommend Backyard Grannys. Mark & Linda, May 2025.

  • Ralph Johns

    13 Nov 2025

    I cannot express just how good our experience of Backyard Grannys has been. From begining to end it was just about faultless. Our introduction to the company was through two amazing ladies Aemelia and...

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    I cannot express just how good our experience of Backyard Grannys has been. From begining to end it was just about faultless. Our introduction to the company was through two amazing ladies Aemelia and Lauren. They helped us through every aspect of the documentation needed. Then the build itself was expertly lead by Brett. He had a keen idea for detail which put us at ease. I throughly recommend this company without reservation. If you are thinking about using them then go for it.

  • Sharon Tieman

    30 Apr 2025

    Backyard Granny Flats has a system and it works! The selection process was so well thought out and the standard inclusion were up to date trends. We had a small hiccup at building stage but if you hav...

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    Backyard Granny Flats has a system and it works! The selection process was so well thought out and the standard inclusion were up to date trends. We had a small hiccup at building stage but if you have ever built and juggled multiple trades and weather you would know nothing ever goes completely smoothly. However Backyard Granny Flats owned their mistakes and fixed things asap. The 2 bedroom flat will be to create additional income on our investment property. The ROI will be close to 10%

  • Beau Pilgrim

    26 Mar 2020

    I couldn't be happier with our decision to go with Backyard Grannys. Initially we had a tough time deciding which company to go with as multiple companies had a good online presence & positive initial...

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    I couldn't be happier with our decision to go with Backyard Grannys. Initially we had a tough time deciding which company to go with as multiple companies had a good online presence & positive initial consultations, but Backyard Grannys delivered above and beyond our highest expectations. We weren't building our granny flat to make a quick dollar, instead we wanted to make something we were proud of, so we took our time with a lengthy design process. The team were very understanding and were more than helpful throughout the design while we modified floor plans and chopped & changed our decisions with their helpful input. It was a delight seeing our dream come to life. The construction process was easy & straight forward with regular communication with our construction manager. The finish product was a dream result. Backyard Grannys were so happy with it, they rented the place back from us to do a two day open home. Thank you to the whole Backyard Grannys team for their exceptional service!

  • Brett Cruden

    5 Dec 2025

    Brett and the team at Backyard Granny’s were nothing but professional, friendly and understanding. We were nervous about our first renovation at first and Brett was completely honest and transparent w...

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    Brett and the team at Backyard Granny’s were nothing but professional, friendly and understanding. We were nervous about our first renovation at first and Brett was completely honest and transparent with the construction and keeping us informed throughout the building process. We would 100% recommend you speak to Backyard Granny’s if you plan on building your dream space. Thank you 🙏

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