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5 Star Builders Recognised for Outstanding Service & Trade at the Local Business Awards

When you spend years building homes for families across Sydney, recognition from the community means more than any trophy. That is why the team at 5 Star Granny Flats is proud to have been awarded the Local Business Award for Outstanding Service and Trade, an acknowledgement that the standard of work and care we bring to every project is genuinely making a difference.

What the Award Recognises

The Local Business Awards are peer and community-judged, which makes them particularly meaningful. They do not go to the biggest company or the one with the largest marketing budget. They go to businesses that consistently deliver for their customers, treat tradespeople with respect, and contribute positively to their local area.

For a trade services business, the Outstanding Service and Trade category is the one that matters most. It reflects the quality of the finished work, the reliability of timelines and communication, how well a business responds when things get complex, and the overall experience clients have from first enquiry to final handover.

These are exactly the things 5 Star Granny Flats has built its reputation on since directors Anthony Shalala and Sarkis Barakat founded the company.

Built on a Culture of Getting It Right

This award did not happen by accident. It is the result of a deliberate approach to how we operate, one that puts the client's experience at the centre of every decision.

With over 15 years of hands-on construction experience and more than 50 completed granny flat projects per year across Greater Sydney, the team has developed a process that removes the stress and uncertainty that often comes with building. That means clear timelines, honest advice, and a site team that shows up when it says it will.

It also means being accountable. When challenges arise on a build, and in construction they always do, 5 Star Granny Flats takes ownership and works through them without passing the cost or delay back to the client.

What Our Clients Say

Award judges and community voters alike have echoed what clients have been saying for years. Reviews consistently mention the professionalism of the team, the quality of the finish, and the communication throughout the build process.

One Sydney client put it simply: "Both Anthony and Sarkis kept in constant communication with us, kept to a tight timeline, and paid great attention to all the small details. Our new granny flat is even better than we could have imagined."

That kind of feedback, repeated across hundreds of completed projects, is what ultimately earns recognition like the Local Business Award for Outstanding Service and Trade.

What This Means for Homeowners Choosing a Builder

Choosing a granny flat builder is one of the most significant financial decisions a homeowner can make. A granny flat is not a minor renovation, it is a permanent structure on your property, a legal dwelling that affects your land value, your rental income potential, and your family's living arrangements for years to come.

Independent award recognition gives you a reliable signal that a builder delivers on its promises. It tells you that real people, neighbours, clients, and industry observers, have assessed the quality of the work and found it genuinely excellent.

If you are in the early stages of researching granny flat builders in Sydney, we would love to show you what has earned us this recognition in person. Our team offers free, no-obligation site consultations across Greater Sydney.

Ready to Build With an Award-Winning Team?

Call us on 1300 843 921 or visit our contact page to arrange your free site consultation. We build across all of Greater Sydney and bring the same award-winning standard of service to every project, regardless of size, block shape, or budget.

Published 29 May 2026 by 5 Star Granny Flats