An annexe construction specialist based in Doncaster has seen sales rocket by 86% from last year and made record-breaking sales last month as a result of significant demand for its industry-leading products. iHus, which is recognised as the UK’s leading granny annexe builder, enjoyed a stellar month in April as more families across England and Wales discover the delights of independent annexe living.
Sales in the most recent quarter were up 64% on the same period last year and a massive 395% ahead of the average recorded during the last two years. In the longer term, the business has almost doubled in size since its establishment in 2001.
To manage this impressive growth, iHus has recruited Chris Walker as its new Operations Director. He will be responsible for managing the entire build and installation programme within the company, calling on his more than 20 years of experience in a variety of roles in the construction sector.
Additionally, work has been undertaken to increase the size of iHus’ premises on Plumtree Industrial Estate in Bircotes. The new space features office and workspace, while state-of-the-art consultation booths have been constructed to more intuitively meet the demands of changing consumer needs post-lockdown. This is alongside additional investment in sales, marketing and customer service resource and new strategic agreements agreed with trusted build partners to ensure the optimal delivery of annexe products.
iHus Chief Executive Officer, Trevor Smeaton, said: “The trends and data show that Brits are increasingly turning to annexes as a means of enabling them to live their best lives together with family.
“Every iHus annexe is as individual as the person who’ll live in it, and skilfully designed to maximise space while boasting contemporary style and features.
“It’s no surprise that the iHus annexe is helping to shape the future of later life care, with a growing number of families choosing to ditch traditional care homes and instead provide support for elderly relatives through independent, adjacent living.
“For us as a specialist in the sector, it’s meant significant and rapid growth, so we have been just as quick to ensure we have the tools, resources and people to rise to the challenge.”