Need extra space for family, guests, or rental income? Humpy Co’s prefab backyard cottages offer a flexible and affordable way to add a second dwelling to your property. Designed for comfort and compliance, our cottages are built to blend with your home and enhance your lifestyle.
Victorian families are looking for smarter housing solutions whether for elderly parents, grown-up children, or rental potential. But traditional construction can be slow, expensive, and overwhelming.
Common issues include:
Built for longevity, our backyard studios are insulated, weather-resistant, and fully compliant with local regulations, providing peace of mind knowing every structure meets Australian standards.
Our backyard cabins are pre-engineered for a fast, stress-free build. Delivered ready to install, they’re ideal for:
supporting multi-generational living
creating guest or rental accommodation
needing a compact house
wanting a detached workspace
With more than 40 years of experience the Lowe Building Group, Humpy Co. delivers builder-grade backyard spaces across Melbourne and Victoria.
Each cabin includes:
Over four decades of building experience
We manage planning and council approval
Flexible layouts, finishes, and entry points to suit your property
Most cabins installed in just one day
Built to meet Victorian energy and building standards
Each model is designed to fit urban, suburban, or regional lots across Victoria, creating versatile living options that add value to your property.
We offer stylish cabin layouts to suit different needs and sites:
Ideal for guests or workspaces
Perfect space for independent living or rentals
Comfortable room for long-term family use
Designs adjusted to your block
Most backyard cabins require:
This ensures compliance without delays or confusion during construction.
Understanding the cost of building a prefeb backyard cottage in Melbourne is an important step in planning your project. At Humpy Co, we’re committed to offering clear, competitive pricing with no surprises.
Studio, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom options vary in cost
cladding, internal fit-out, doors
terrain, slab or stumps, delivery
Council fees and documentation
These prices include standard inclusions such as insulation, cladding, windows, and compliance management. All our flats are engineered for Australian conditions and built for longevity.
We believe in value without compromise – quality materials, ethical construction, and full support throughout the process. For a detailed quote based on your block, needs, and location, get in touch with our team.
Whether in a suburban backyard or on rural land, we create cabins that feel like home, just with a smaller footprint that maximises your outdoor space.
We create dwellings that feel like a natural extension of your main home
Our cottages are more than just prefab kits, they’re dependable dwellings designed to support real families and enhance life with functional, quality spaces to connect, work, and relax.
Discover real experiences shared by clients who trusted us.
Find quick answers to the most common property questions.
Most projects take 8-12 weeks from initial contact to installation. This includes design customisation, permit approvals, and manufacturing. The actual installation of your backyard pod typically takes just one day!
Yes, all our one and two-bedroom cabins include a bathroom. Studio options can also incorporate a bathroom if desired. We handle all the necessary plumbing connections to your main house systems.
Our range starts from $45,000 for a basic studio, with larger granny flats and customized cabins ranging from $65,000-$125,000 depending on size, inclusions, and site requirements.
In most Victorian locations, yes. Our team manages the entire approval process for you, ensuring your backyard pod meets all local requirements.
Our structures are built to residential building standards with proper insulation, strong steel frames, and quality finishes. Unlike many prefab options, we offer builder-backed support throughout the entire project.
Yes! While we have standard designs, we customise window and door placements to suit your site’s orientation. Customers can select finishes, colours, and internal configurations to create their perfect space.
Absolutely. Our cabins feature full insulation (R3.0 ceiling and R1.5 walls), quality windows, and provisions for heating/cooling, making them comfortable living spaces throughout all seasons.
At our Mentone Display Suite, you’ll have the chance to view models from our pod, studio and living ranges and see why we’re so proud of our builds.
Mon - Thu: 9 am - 5 pm
Fri: 9am - 4pm
Sat: by appointment only.
17 Balcombe Road,
Mentone, VIC 3194
