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Minor Dwelling Builders
Minor dwelling projects are not small versions of a house build. They are constrained-site projects, and the builders who do them well approach them differently.
What makes a minor dwelling specialist different
The build is happening in someone's back yard, alongside an occupied home, often with a single narrow access route. Sequencing, protecting the existing property and managing services in place matter as much as the framing.
- They assess access and servicing before quoting, not after
- They design to the constraints of the site rather than a fixed plan
- They are explicit about what is included in site works
- They know which consenting pathway suits which proposal
Minor dwelling or granny flat?
The terms are used interchangeably by homeowners. District plans use their own definitions, and it is those definitions — not the marketing language — that determine the rules for your property. See granny flat rules NZ.
How the match works
You complete a property check and short assessment. We pass the property information and your brief to a specialist working in your region, with your consent. No ratings, no bidding war, no repeated cold calls.
Regions
Property and planning information is preliminary only. Eligibility depends on current planning rules, site conditions, servicing, design and professional assessment.
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A property check takes less than a minute and gives a specialist something useful to work with.