How families across Kent and London have used a Grannexe annexe, and why they chose one.
"Mum was adamant she didn't want to go into a care home, and honestly, neither did we want that for her. The annexe has been perfect - she's got her independence, but we're right there if she needs us."
6-week installation from start to finish
After Mrs Reynolds Senior had a fall, the family needed her closer. A one-bedroom annexe in their garden meant she could live independently with family next door.
"In our culture, multi-generational living is natural. But finding a house big enough in London was impossible. The annexe gave us the extra space we needed without moving away."
Saved over £150,000 compared to moving house
The Patels wanted their parents nearby, but extending their home would have cost more and taken longer. A two-bedroom annexe gave them the space without the upheaval.
"Dad's a fiercely independent man. He didn't want to feel like a burden. The studio annexe lets him have his own space - he even insists on cooking his own dinners!"
Dad now joins us for Sunday roasts - on his terms
Mr Morris Senior was rattling around a three-bedroom house after his wife passed. His son suggested an annexe in the garden instead of sheltered housing.
"We looked at care homes - they wanted £1,200 a week! The annexe paid for itself in under two years, and Nan gets to see her great-grandchildren every day."
Care costs saved: £62,000+ per year
Mrs Johnson's mother needed more care, and the family was weighing up care homes. The annexe turned out to be far cheaper and kept the family together.
"The WarmWall insulation was a big selling point for us. Mum feels the cold terribly, and her annexe is genuinely warmer than our main house!"
Heating bills: just £45/month average
Mrs Williams spent six months comparing granny annexe companies. The 250mm WarmWall insulation was the deciding factor.
"Planning permission was our biggest worry. Grannexe handled everything - we didn't have to deal with the council at all. Approved in 8 weeks."
Planning approved in just 8 weeks
The Thompsons were worried about planning permission. Grannexe handled the application and got it approved in 8 weeks.
Numbers from our customers across Kent and London.
100%
Would recommend us to friends and family
4.9/5
Average customer satisfaction rating
20+
Years building annexes
"From the first phone call to handing over the keys, Grannexe were professional, honest, and genuinely caring. They understood why we were doing this and made the whole process so much easier than we expected."
Sarah & David
Bexley, Greater London
"We compared three companies. Grannexe wasn't the cheapest, but they were the only ones who really explained what we were getting for our money. The WarmWall insulation alone was worth the difference."
Margaret & John
Maidstone, Kent
"Mum was skeptical at first, she thought it would be like living in a shed. When she saw the finished annexe, she actually cried. It's a proper little home, better finished than most new-build houses."
Rachel
Sidcup, Greater London
"The team were so respectful of our garden and home. They cleaned up every day, and you'd barely know they'd been there. Finished two days ahead of schedule too!"
Paul & Christine
Rochester, Kent
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