Macalister Construction / Minor Dwelling Designs
01 / At a Glance
Completed cost allows for development contributions, design, foundations, services, council charges, and site works.
Smartly designed to maximise space, comfort and functionality.
One comfortable bedroom designed for practical, everyday living.
A modern bathroom complete with quality fixtures and finishes.
Constructed directly on your property with care and precision.
Protected by the Halo 10 Year Residential Guarantee.
Available across Auckland, subject to site suitability and access.
02 / Visuals
*These images are for visualisation purposes only and may not represent the finished product.
03 / Layout
04 / Pricing
Base Build Price: $155,833 incl. GST
The price above includes the construction of the dwelling as specified. The following items are excluded from the base price, as they are site-specific and vary depending on the property’s location, ground conditions, access, and project requirements.
The costs below are indicative only and are provided to help you understand the additional expenses that may apply to your project.
| Item | Indicative Cost (incl. GST) |
|---|---|
| Geotechnical Report | From $1,500 |
| Stormwater Report | From $1,500 |
| Flood Report (only required for properties within flood-prone areas) | From $1,000 |
| Building Consent (only required for sections that don’t meet the consent exempt criteria) | Approximately $5,500 |
| Electrical & Plumbing Service Connections | $7,000–$15,000 (depending on connection distance, accessibility, soil conditions, volcanic rock, and existing services) |
| Foundations | $8,500–$17,500 (designed specifically for your site’s soil conditions and engineering requirements. Costs may increase where volcanic rock or difficult ground conditions are encountered.) |
| Landscaping | From $15,000 (including items such as decks, paving, site clearing, and planting where required) |
| Development Contributions | $10,000–$50,000 (payable to Auckland Council where applicable) |
| Estimated Total Site-Specific Costs | Approximately $46,000–$108,500 |
Every site is unique, which is why we complete a thorough feasibility assessment before finalising pricing. Following our initial site inspection, we can provide a more accurate estimate of these site-specific costs so you have a clear understanding of the total project investment before construction begins.
| Component | Standard Specification |
|---|---|
| Floor Area | 30m² |
| Configuration | 1 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, Kitchen |
| Structural Framing | NZS3604 timber framing |
| Wall Wrap | Synthetic building wrap with drained cavity system |
| Roofing | Colorsteel® Longrun Corrugate Roofing |
| Roof Pitch | Mono-slope roof |
| Exterior Cladding | James Hardie Axon Panel Cladding |
| Fascia & Spouting | Colorsteel® fascia, continuous spouting and downpipes |
| Exterior Joinery | Double glazed aluminium joinery |
| Window Colour | Choice of standard powdercoat colours |
| Insulation | Roof R6.3, External Walls R2.2, Floor R2.6 |
| Interior Wall Finish | GIB® plastered and painted |
| Ceilings | GIB® plastered and painted |
| Interior Doors | Hollow Core doors with quality hardware |
| Flooring (Living Areas + Bathroom) | Novocore gluedown vinyl plank flooring |
| Bedroom Flooring | Quality contractor supplied carpet |
| Kitchen Cabinetry | 18.5mm moisture resistant cabinetry with 1mm PVC edging & soft-close drawers |
| Cabinet Colour Options | White Woodgrain, Natural Oak, Matt White, Gloss White, Greige, Dark Grey, Pale Silver & more |
| Benchtop | White Snow Quartz |
| Splashback | White subway tiles with black grout |
| Kitchen Sink | Stainless steel inset sink with mixer tap |
| Rangehood | 600mm Black Canopy Rangehood |
| Cooktop | 600mm Black Glass Gas Cooktop |
| Oven | 600mm Built-in Multifunction Oven |
| Fridge | 300L Stainless Steel Fridge/Freezer |
| Laundry | N/A |
| Wardrobes | Built-in wardrobe towers with shelving and hanging rail |
| Vanity | 600mm wall hung vanity with stone resin top |
| Mirror | 600mm LED illuminated mirror |
| Shower | 900mm framed shower in brushed gunmetal |
| Toilet | Tornado Back-to-wall suite |
| Hot Water | 180L external Rheem hot water cylinder |
| Lighting | 8 LED downlights throughout |
| Power Points | 6 double power outlets |
| Smoke Alarms | 2 Orca interconnected smoke alarms |
| Window Coverings | Roller blinds to bedroom windows & living room window & door |
| Heating | Fully insulated to NZ Building Code + Haier pinnacle 5kw/5.5kw high wall heatpump. |
| Warranty | Halo 10-Year Residential Guarantee (NZCB) |
05 / How It Works
The first step is to get in touch and send through your property address along with a few photos of the proposed build area. Using Auckland Council GeoMaps and other planning tools, we’ll carry out an initial feasibility assessment to determine whether a minor dwelling is likely to be suitable for your site.
This obligation-free assessment will identify potential planning constraints, services, access requirements and any obvious issues before you spend money on design.
If your site appears suitable, we’ll arrange a site visit to discuss your goals, budget and vision for the project.
During this meeting we will:
This ensures everyone is on the same page before design work begins.
Once you’re happy to proceed, we’ll engage our designer and any required consultants to prepare your project.
This stage typically includes:
Estimated cost: Approximately $10,000 (assuming no building consent)
Estimated timeframe: 6 weeks
Once all reports and drawings have been completed, we’ll prepare your final fixed-price quotation.
At this stage we will:
Estimated timeframe: Approximately 2 weeks
Following acceptance of the quotation, we’ll collect the deposit, order materials, establish the site and begin construction.
Progress payments will be made at agreed milestones throughout the build, providing complete transparency throughout the project.
Estimated construction timeframe: Approximately 4 – 6 weeks
06 / Timeframes
| Stage | Typical Duration |
|---|---|
| Initial Feasibility Report | 1–2 Days |
| Site Visit & Consultation | Within 1 Week |
| Design & Reports | 6 Weeks |
| Final Pricing & Contract | 2 Weeks |
| Construction | Approximately 4 – 6 Weeks |
Estimated total project timeframe: Approximately 13–16 weeks, depending on consultant timeframes, council requirements, weather and site conditions. If a building consent is needed there will be an additional 4 weeks minimum waiting for council approval.
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Minor Dwellings & Granny Flats
Send us your property address and a few photos of the proposed build area to start with an obligation-free feasibility assessment.
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