GRANNY FLAT CHECKLIST — by Project Quality Systems

Know before the inspector does.

A stage-by-stage self-check for granny flat and minor-dwelling exempt work — siting through to cladding — written in plain language, not code jargon.

See the stages & pricing

The risk with exempt work

Exempt building work still has to meet the Building Code — nobody signs off before you build, which means nobody catches a mistake until it's already in the ground or under the cladding. This checklist walks you through what a building inspector actually checks, stage by stage, before you close each one up.

FREE SAMPLE — STAGE 1

Siting

All boundaries defined — 3 pegs minimum located, string lines in place
Building sits at least 1.0m from the boundary, unless fire-rated
Distance from eaves, balconies and overhangs to the boundary checked
Corrosion zone identified for the site

The six stages

01
Siting
02
Foundations
03
Concrete slab
04
Slab plumbing
05
Framing
06
Cavity & wrap
40 years
in New Zealand building and compliance, from contractor to council inspector
Ex-council
building inspector, now teaching the next generation of compliance professionals
JP
Justice of the Peace — independently accountable, not a builder selling you extras

Pricing

Per stage
$59

Pay only for the stage you're at right now. Good if you're not sure yet whether you'll do the whole build yourself.

All six stages
$297

One payment, every stage from siting to cladding — 40 years' compliance experience behind each one. Best value if you're building the whole thing yourself.

This checklist covers Building Code compliance for exempt work only. It does not replace a council inspection, a building consent, or advice on resource consent, district plan or PIM matters — check those separately with your council.

Start with Siting — it's free.

Try the free sample
Granny Flat Checklist, by Project Quality Systems — grannyflatchecklist.kiwi