Meet your local building team

Wattle Court Southern Highlands

Get to know David, Renee & Rhys

Looking to build in the Southern Highlands? We’re here to help.

From a young age, I’ve been fascinated with construction, always eager to get my hands dirty and create something tangible. I was about five when I raptly watched builders install a kitchen into our home. When they went to lunch, I took the kitchen apart driven by curiosity and a desire to understand how things were built. That early passion has only grown over the years, and now, alongside my wife Renee, my son Rhys and four other family members, we’ve been building homes since 1999. There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing a project come to life and handing over the keys to a delighted homeowner.

Experience35+ years 1/6

Home completed380+2/6

Passionate aboutDesigning incredible homes for our clients3/6

Fave part of the jobYou can’t beat handing over the keys to owners who are overjoyed with their new home4/6

We love to buildHamptons style homes with a modern twist 5/6

Fun factWe are part of the Southern Highlands Business Chamber, we sponsor the local basketball and NRL clubs.6/6

Your local home builders in the Southern Highlands.

We grew up and lived in the Illawarra and moved here 17 years ago for the serene country lifestyle.

Originally drawn here by work, we quickly fell in love with the area’s quiet charm, friendly community, and stunning landscapes. Now we live local, shop local and support local. Whether you already have a plot of land or are still searching for the perfect location, we are excited to help you create a home that fits seamlessly into the Southern Highlands’ unique environment. From custom Hamptons-style homes to modern designs that maximise energy efficiency, we work with you every step of the way to create the home you’ve always dreamed of. We make a point of being transparent about every aspect of the build, keeping it enjoyable, respectful and positive – how we would like it to be if we were in your shoes.

Meet the team

David O'Brien

Managing Director

Renee O'Brien

Office Manager

Rhys O'Brien

Operations Manager

Jayden O'Brien

Estimator

Nicole McCarthy

Job Administrator

Sandeep Kumar

Consultant

Chad Palmer

Accounts

Kieran McKenna

Apprentice

Peter Crawford

Construction Supervisor

Warren Hayes

Construction

Spacious homes to complement the sun-soaked way of life

With decades of experience, we know what works and what doesn’t.

In the Southern Highlands, we experience both extremes of hot and cold weather, so we design our homes to be comfortable year-round. Our builds tend to exceed minimum industry standards, ensuring spacious rooms, higher ceilings, and thoughtful design elements that enhance both comfort and functionality. Whether you’re looking to customise one of our designs or build something from scratch, our goal is to create a home that not only looks beautiful but is perfectly suited to your family and lifestyle.

When you choose us, you’ll work directly with your builders from start to finish. Our family team is here to guide you, answer your questions on the spot and ensure that your vision is brought to life with the highest standards of craftsmanship and care.

David, Renee & Rhys O'Brien

Wattle Court Southern Highlands

"Wattle have involved us from beginning to end, checking on the smallest details and always being available to answer questions. The workmanship and quality of our build is of the highest quality, and we highly recommend them - we would not hesitate to use them again and again!"

Leanne G

"The craftsmanship and attention to detail in the finished home are outstanding. The team went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect, and it truly shows in the quality of the build. Their communication throughout the project was excellent, keeping me informed and involved at all times."

Peter C

"The quality of the build has been great, there was minimal downtime between trades / stages of the build, keeping us on schedule (or slightly ahead of schedule) to get the keys to the front door in a week or so. We highly recommend Wattle Court Southern Highlands."

Jarrod C

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Meet your local building team

Wattle Court Southern Highlands

Get to know David, Renee & Rhys

Your local home builders in the Southern Highlands.