Granny Flat Approvals Sydney is a general contractor specializing in the design, approval, and construction of granny flats and secondary dwellings across Sydney and rural NSW. They offer a comprehensive, start-to-finish service including site surveys, plans, engineering, council approvals, and turn-key build packages tailored to client budgets. Their process includes a free consultation, property assessment using a Builders Portal, and transparent pricing supported by interactive online calculators.
Customer reviews highlight their professionalism, responsiveness, and quality of work, with several clients praising team members like Eric for clear communication and support throughout the project. While most experiences are positive, there is at least one report of communication issues after initial assessment. The business operates Monday to Saturday and promotes a 100% money-back guarantee on NSW State SEPP approvals, emphasizing fast approvals and transparent pricing.
We had a fantastic experience with Granny Flat Approvals Sydney, especially working with Eric Panayi. I initially found him through a Facebook advertisement and decided to give it a try, even though I had already spent nearly a year and around $5,000–$7,000 with a previous builder and approval team without any success in getting council approval. When I met Eric and explained my situation, he carefully reviewed my plans and confidently advised that we didn’t need full council approval and could proceed through a CDC pathway instead. I was understandably sceptical at first, as I had heard similar promises before, but Eric delivered exactly as committed. Within just 6 weeks, we received approval, and the costs were in line with what was discussed. Eric also guided us through every step after approval, including helping us obtain the No Objection Certificate (NOC), which made the whole process smooth and stress-free. The next phase was construction, and the team Eric recommended, BNF Construction, was equally impressive. They completed the build within the promised 12–14 week timeframe, maintaining quality and professionalism throughout. Our family is genuinely grateful to Eric and his team for turning around what had been a very frustrating experience. We highly recommend them and will definitely reach out again for any future projects, as well as refer them to friends and family. Sachin Mistry
We’re in the early stages of our granny flat journey, but our experience with Granny Flat Approvals has been excellent. After comparing a few companies and visiting display homes, Granny Flat Approvals really stood out. Their design and build quality were our favourite, and the pricing was very competitive. What made the biggest difference for us, though, was Eric. From the start, he made us feel comfortable and never pressured. He’s been incredibly communicative, guiding us through each step with clarity and honesty. It’s clear he has a lot of experience, and we’ve really valued how transparent and genuine he’s been throughout the process - everything has been seamless. We feel confident in our choice and are excited to see the build come to life. Highly recommend based on our experience so far.
The professionalism of Eric was second to none. I enquired about my current residence and also about two of my investment properties for future granny flats. Firstly, I used the website tools, the clever build calculator that was made available, and spent time going through the standard and optional inclusions. I am still impressed by the transparency of the calculator. We were also quite taken back by the team's availability and their dedication to their craft. I needed an urgent consultation, and at the time, Eric, was in hospital after he was involved in a serious motorcycle accident, however, he met with me regardless. He explained the process patiently, and was diligent in his responses back to me after our meeting. The team at Granny Flat Approvals NSW PL are something else.
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