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We offer a 90-day maintenance period post-handover with all our projects. Additionally, we provide manufacturers appliance warranties at the handover stage. You can also rest assured with a 6-year Statutory Structural Warranty.

As a licensed builder, we are required to have Construction Risk Insurance policies to safeguard the building during construction. After handover, it becomes the owner's responsibility to ensure the property is adequately insured.

Eastcoast Custom Granny Flats is a licensed building contractor committed to workplace safety. All our contractors undergo induction before entering our sites, ensuring they possess current licenses, insurance, and workplace safety training.

Typically, it takes 4 to 5 months to complete construction from the time building approval is granted. However, the duration may extend due to site access challenges, the complexity of the design and wet weather.

Complying development is a streamlined approval process that combines planning and construction approval for straightforward residential developments. It allows for a faster and simpler approval process compared to a traditional development application, provided the proposal meets specific criteria and development standards outlined in the relevant State Environmental Planning Polices (SEPP).

If your property doesn't meet the minimum CDC (Complying Development Certificate) requirements, we can explore the option of submitting a development application to your local council. Many councils have unique planning controls different from the Housing SEPP (State Environmental Planning Policy) and complying development, making them a viable option for certain sites.

A final occupation certificate is necessary before anyone can legally inhabit the granny flat. It's issued by the principal certifier upon completion of the construction, ensuring all requirements are met. Eastcoast Granny Flats will assist you in obtaining the final occupation certificate.

Building a granny flat on bushfire-prone land is possible, depending on the Bushfire Attack Level (BAL). The Planning Coordinators at Eastcoast Custom Granny Flats can help you assess the BAL and guide you through the necessary steps.

A Complying Development Certificate (CDC) can be issued in as little as 20 days from the time of lodgement, and this fast-track approval can be granted by a private certifying authority without the need for council approval. A Development Application (DA), on the other hand, can take anywhere from 20 to 90 days for a decision, depending on the council. Additionally, a DA requires a Construction Certificate (CC) before building works can commence, which may take an additional 10 to 20 days depending on the conditions in the development consent.

Eastcoast Custom Granny Flats can design accessible granny flats tailored to the needs of elderly individuals and those with disabilities. We can customise features such as widening doorways, installing grab rails, and providing level or ramped access to ensure the space meets your specific requirements.

When applying for a granny flat approval as complying development, the maximum floor area allowed is 60m². This area excludes any decks, patios, or porches. If applying for approval through a development application, the floor area may be increased based on the floor area of the main dwelling on the site. Additionally, some rural-zoned properties may be permitted to have a granny flat with a larger floor area than 60m².

The best way to check if your property meets the requirements for building a granny flat is to contact Eastcoast Custom Granny Flats for free advice. Our team will conduct an initial review of your property and provide guidance on how to best achieve your goals.

Yes, before purchasing a property with the intention of building a granny flat, we recommend sending a copy of the Contract of Sale to Eastcoast Custom Granny Flats for review. This document typically includes essential information such as a Planning Certificate, Title Search, Deposited Plan Image, and Sewer Diagram. These details are crucial for evaluating the feasibility of constructing a granny flat on the property and ensuring you make an informed decision.