1. Planning




HOPE. PLAN. BUILD.
Welcome to Forrest Small Homes, a proud Australian family business since 1986.
We are a professional team of designers, engineers, and builders that specialise in the delivery of custom and affordable small footprint homes.
Whether you are building a new home or adding a second dwelling to your property, the team at Forrest Small Homes can help you take your next step. Our bespoke design and construction process takes the guesswork out of building a home that facilitates the way you want to live.
If you own property in the Illawarra, Sutherland Shire, Shoalhaven or Southern Highlands of NSW and you want to explore what’s possible on your block or at back doorstep, our team are specialists in guiding you from a good idea to a great result.
Call us today and explore what’s possible on your property.


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Possibilities Report
Are you overwhelmed with where to begin?
A Forrest Small Homes Possibilities Report is where you start.
Our Possibilities Report combines the expertise and input of our in-house team of designers, engineers, town planners, builders, and cost managers.
We can map out how much your build will cost, what options are available to you, and how long it will take.
Our Possibilities Report equips you with the information you need to take a confident next step in building your small home dream.
Home Design
Foundational to our Home Design Services is the belief that every person is unique, and no two properties are the same.
Our goal is to design you a custom home that facilitates the way you want to live and works seamlessly with the site and landscape around you.
Our team of designers have created and refined small home designs for you to make your own, although our passion is designing a custom, bespoke, and affordable home that meets your needs.


Granny Flat Builder
We are specialists in transforming the underutilized real estate in your backyard. We offer an affordable, yet architecturally designed Granny Flat solution that compliments your property and primary dwelling.
A Granny Flat maximizes the function and value of your property and makes your land work for you.
Our team are experts in local council requirements and specialise in efficient, cost effective, and professional design and construction processes.
A Forrest Granny Flat is where beauty and affordability collide.
Small Home Builder
A small footprint home is the perfect choice for home ownership on a budget. Specialising in small home construction enables our team to fine tune design and construction processes to help keep your costs down and deliver a home that meets your needs.
Our small homes range in size from a one-bedroom studio to a compact four-bedroom family home.
A Forrest Small Home gives you the flexibility to create a home that will grow with you.
Our 50-year structural guarantee, clear design and build processes, and our no surprise, up-front pricing will give you peace of mind in choosing a Forrest Small Home.

