Pro's Edge Small Homes

About Pro's Edge Small Homes

Pro's Edge Small Homes is a fully licensed and insured ADU contractor and custom modular home builder with over 20 years of experience in the industry. The company operates as a full-service, turnkey design/build firm, handling everything from initial site evaluation and floor plan design through to permitting, construction, and utility connections. They are licensed and insured in both Massachusetts (MA) and New Hampshire (NH).

The company's president and owner, Ed Cavatorta, has been in the construction industry for over 30 years and holds a supervisor building license in the state of Massachusetts. Pro's Edge Small Homes serves Essex County and part of Middlesex County in Massachusetts, as well as Rockingham and Strafford Counties in New Hampshire.

ADU Building and Backyard Home Services

Pro's Edge Small Homes specializes in accessory dwelling units (ADUs) — secondary residential structures built on the same property as a primary home. These are also commonly referred to as granny flats, in-law suites, backyard cottages, detached ADU structures, guest houses, pool houses, or Casitas. Recent legislation in states like Massachusetts and New Hampshire now allows single-family homeowners to add an ADU to their property without requiring a special permit, making this an increasingly practical option for many homeowners.

There are a number of reasons a homeowner might consider building an ADU, including:

1. Housing aging parents or in-laws on the same property
2. Providing a starter home for adult children
3. Creating a guest house or pool house
4. Generating rental income from a secondary unit
5. Downsizing while renting out the main home

As a backyard cottage builder and in-law suite builder, Pro's Edge Small Homes manages the entire process on behalf of the homeowner. This includes the initial property evaluation and feasibility study, floor plan design, permit applications, site work, and full construction. The company offers a no-cost, no-obligation consultation as a starting point.

Pro's Edge Small Homes builds its ADUs using modular construction methods. The structures are built in a climate-controlled indoor production facility and then delivered and fully assembled on-site. This approach differs significantly from traditional mobile homes — modular homes meet stringent building codes, are fully customizable, and are constructed to a consistent standard. Because site preparation and module construction happen simultaneously, the overall build time is typically shorter than conventional stick-built methods, and material waste is reduced.

It is worth noting that modular construction does require accessible sites to accommodate delivery vehicles and cranes. A site evaluation will determine whether modular construction is feasible for a given property. In cases where site access is limited, or where the project involves converting an existing structure such as a basement, attic, or space above a garage, stick-built construction may be the more appropriate route — though this typically involves longer timelines and higher costs.

What the Service Includes

Pro's Edge Small Homes positions itself as a detached ADU builder offering a comprehensive, end-to-end service. Key aspects of their offering include:

1. Free property evaluation — including a feasibility study to assess site suitability
2. Custom floor plan design — tailored to the homeowner's preferences and needs
3. Permit application — handled by the company as part of the turnkey service
4. Full site work — including utilities and foundation preparation
5. Modular construction — built to code with energy efficiency and low-maintenance exteriors

The company is a builder for Professional Building Systems, recognized as one of the largest modular homebuilders in the country. A variety of floor plans are available to choose from, with options for customization in design, finishes, and upgrades. Pricing depends on unit size, site conditions, and selected options.

ADUs remain a relatively underutilized housing solution, but they represent a practical way to add housing availability within existing residential lots without significantly altering neighborhood character. For homeowners in Massachusetts and New Hampshire exploring this option, Pro's Edge Small Homes offers a structured process from evaluation through to a finished, move-in ready structure.