PolarBuild offers bespoke tiny home and granny flat solutions tailored to your requirements, budget, and site considerations. Explore our eco-friendly house options using sustainable materials that are both stylish and environmentally conscious.
A tiny home is not just a smaller house. Done properly, it is a smarter way to live — lower costs, less maintenance, greater flexibility, and a better connection to how you actually want to spend your time.
PolarBuild designs and builds high-quality tiny homes and granny flats for people who want practical, efficient living without compromising on comfort or style.
Whether you need a granny flat, guest retreat, Airbnb accommodation, staff housing, or a simplified permanent living solution, we create spaces that work hard without feeling cramped.
A tiny home or granny flat only works if the build quality is right. Poor layouts, cheap materials, and inadequate insulation quickly become problems in smaller spaces.
PolarBuild focuses on durable construction, practical layouts, and comfortable year-round living. Our team manages the full process from planning through to construction, with clear communication from start to finish.
We offer five one-bedroom granny flat designs ready to choose from, with options for customisation to suit your lifestyle and property.
We also have concept plans for compact homes up to three bedrooms, designed to maximise every square metre with intelligent layouts and practical finishes
Ask about our eco-friendly house options that utilise sustainable building materials, are stylish and kind to the planet, and improve energy efficiency, comfort, and long-term running costs.
New Zealand’s updated regulations may allow some qualifying granny flats and small standalone dwellings up to 70m² to be built without building or resource consent, subject to specific conditions and council requirements.
Requirements can vary depending on:
PolarBuild can help guide you through the practical considerations early so you understand what may apply to your project before construction begins.
Discuss your ideas, budget, and site requirements with the PolarBuild team and explore a small-space living solution designed around your lifestyle goals.
Translate your dreams into reality with a stunning new home designed and built by local professionals. A reliable approach and proactive communication will eliminate stress from the entire project process for your peace of mind.
We are dedicated to providing care at every stage of your project, ensuring that your home addition seamlessly integrates with your existing aesthetic.
Dunedin weather demands durable outdoor solutions. We understand what is required to extend your living space with a stylish deck or patio, and we add value with good looking fences.