About Us

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Independent living starts with people you can trust.

NZ Granny Flats was created to give Canterbury families more choice about how and where they live together.

We’re a local, owner-operated business with over 20 years of experience in the construction industry. We know Canterbury, we understand the local building landscape, and we know that building a new home is a significant investment – financially and personally.

That’s why we believe who you build with matters.

Built around family

Our homes are designed around a simple idea – independent living, close to the people who matter.

For us, this is personal. Our designs are named after grandparents and elderly family members – a reminder of why we started NZ Granny Flats in the first place.

We wanted to create homes that we would be happy to recommend to our own family. Homes that are warm, comfortable, practical and built to last. And just as importantly, we wanted to make the process of creating one straightforward and stress-free.

Local people. Straight-up building.

We’re proud to be local, and we believe that comes with responsibility.

We know the Canterbury building environment and understand that every property is different. We work with trusted building professionals and quality products, and we build to the required standards.

Most importantly, we believe you deserve to know what you’re paying for.

We’ll be upfront about what’s included, what isn’t, what could change and what still needs to be confirmed. If we don’t know the answer, we’ll tell you – and if something requires specialist advice, we’ll point you in the right direction.

No cowboys. No cutting corners. No confusing language. No pressure.

We’re here to walk alongside you.

Building a minor dwelling can involve a lot of questions – about your property, planning, costs, design, construction and what happens next.

You don’t need to know all the answers before you talk to us.

Our job is to listen, explain your options in plain English and help you understand whether a minor dwelling is right for you, your family and your property.

And because we’re owner operated, the buck stops here. You’ll know who you’re dealing with, who knows your project and who is accountable for getting it right.

More than a building

We’re not here to talk you into building.

We’re here to help you make an informed decision.

Because the right minor dwelling can mean more than an extra building on your property. It can mean more independence, more connection, more choices and greater peace of mind for the people who matter most.

That’s what we’re here to build.

Independent living. Close to the people who matter.

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