Granny Flats Southern Highlands

Build a secondary dwelling that suits the way you live. Ovas Build designs and constructs granny flats across the Southern Highlands with careful planning, tidy sites, and finishes that stand up to daily life. You get clear pricing, reliable scheduling, and a respectful crew on your property from start to finish.

Design focus

Orientation for sun, shade, and privacy
Energy wise insulation and glazing suited to cool winters
Space saving joinery and built in storage
Step free access options on request

Custom designs for Highlands living

Blocks in the Highlands are diverse. We tailor every layout to suit slope, outlook, and access while capturing light and winter warmth. Choose a compact studio for guests or a home office, a one bedroom retreat for downsizers, or a two bedroom layout for multigenerational living. Joinery, storage, and circulation are planned to feel generous without wasting space.

Approvals made simpler

Most projects in NSW can proceed through a Complying Development Certificate where the site and design meet the code. If a Development Application is the better path, we handle drawings, engineering, and coordination with the council. You get one point of contact and plain English updates.

What we manage:

Site measure, setbacks, and service checks

Drawings and engineering

CDC or DA pathway guidance

Certification and inspections

Build quality

you can feel

We combine strong framing with weather tight exteriors

and cabinet maker level joinery. Materials are chosen for

Highlands conditions with cold mornings, wet winters,

and summer heat in mind. Details are finished cleanly,

so the space feels like a real home on day one.

Typical inclusions

Insulated walls and ceilings
Long wearing cladding and roofing
Custom kitchen and built in robes
Quality fixtures, lighting, and flooring
Laundry zone and external access
Paths, steps, and basic landscaping

Who a granny flat suits

Families wanting space for parents, teens, or returning adult children
Homeowners creating guest accommodation or a home office
Investors seeking a rental that adds value to the main home

A straightforward process:

Site visit and options
We assess your block, utilities, and access, then outline suitable designs and budgets.
Design and approvals
Drawings, engineering, and the CDC or DA pathway are coordinated for you.
Fixed proposal
Clear scope, inclusions, and a target schedule so you can plan with confidence.
Construction
Neat site, reliable local trades, and regular progress updates.