You’ve already invested in your property — an ADU lets you get more out of it. Whether that means a private home for an aging parent, a source of rental income, or simply more room for a growing family, here’s how we approach the most common reasons homeowners come to us.
There’s nowhere comfortable or private for extended family, aging parents, or frequent guests. You want to keep everyone close, but the main home doesn’t offer the kind of independence and dignity a parent or adult child deserves.
Whether it’s a standalone structure on your lot (ADU) or a self-contained addition connected to the main home (ALU), we design and build spaces with everything needed to live independently: bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, laundry, and living area. If you’re not sure which option is right for your property, we’ll help you figure that out during the discovery call.
We build with accessibility as a core part of the design, not an afterthought. Wider doorways, zero-threshold entries, accessible bathrooms, and single-level layouts so your family member can live comfortably and safely for years to come.
The goal is connection without compromise. The ADU is attached to or on the same property as your main home, so family is always close. But with a full kitchen, laundry, and private entrance, everyone has the space they need to live on their own terms.
Rising costs and unused property space make you want to get more out of what you already own. You have the lot. You have the opportunity. You just need the right team to build it.
A fully self-contained ADU with a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and living space can generate consistent rental income. We build to the standards and code requirements needed so your unit is permitted, legal, and move-in ready for a tenant.
Instead of buying a larger property, build on the one you have. We assess your lot for feasibility, handle surveying and permitting, and design a structure that fits your property without compromising your yard or the character of your main home.
A well-built ADU adds usable square footage and flexibility to your property. Whether you use it for family now and rent it later, or vice versa, it’s an investment that grows with your needs.
The family has outgrown the house, but you don’t want to leave your neighborhood, your schools, or your community. Remote work, hobbies, fitness, and daily life are all fighting for the same rooms, and nobody has enough space.
An ADU gives you a completely separate space for a home office, studio, gym, or flex room without taking square footage from the main home. The main house stays a home. The ADU handles everything else.
Kids coming back from college, extended family visiting for months at a time, or a young adult who needs a transition space. An ADU provides a real home, not a guest bedroom, so everyone has room to live without stepping on each other.
You’ve built a life here. The schools are right, the commute works, and the neighbors are family. An ADU lets you add the space you need without starting over somewhere new.
Building an ADU is a full construction project from the ground up, and we treat it that way from the very first conversation. One team handles every phase, so nothing falls through the cracks and nothing surprises you along the way.
Imagine a second home on the property you already own. See how Northern Virginia homeowners created independent living spaces for family, income, and flexibility.
Most ADU projects start at $275K. The biggest factors that impact cost are the size of the unit, whether it's a standalone structure (ADU) or attached to the existing home (ALU), the complexity of the foundation and systems work, site conditions, and the level of finish selections. We'll walk through pricing from comparable projects during your discovery call.
An ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) is a standalone structure on your property. An ALU (Accessory Living Unit) is connected to the existing home. Both include a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, laundry, and living space so someone can live independently without relying on the main house. The process for building either is essentially the same.
Everything needed for fully independent living: bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, laundry room, and living space. We handle the full design, engineering, permitting, and construction. Popular materials include cabinetry, countertops, tiles, flooring, backsplash, and custom carpentry for creative storage solutions.
Yes. We manage the entire permitting process, including surveys, engineering, and zoning requirements. We pull permits on every project to ensure full code compliance and protect your property's value.
Many homeowners build ADUs with rental income in mind. We build to the code and permitting standards required so your unit is legal and move-in ready for a tenant. We'd recommend confirming local zoning and rental regulations for your specific property during the discovery phase.
Timelines depend on scope, site conditions, and permitting. An ADU is a full construction project from foundation up, so it takes longer than an interior remodel. We'll give you a realistic timeline during your discovery call and keep you informed with milestone check-ins throughout the build.
Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll help you figure out exactly what’s possible on your property.
Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll help you figure out exactly what’s possible on your property.
Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll help you figure out exactly what’s possible on your property.
