BSIDE Homes, LLC

BSIDE Homes – Accessory Dwelling Unit Builders in Durham, NC

BSIDE Homes, LLC is a small design-build team based in Durham, North Carolina, specializing in the planning and construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in residential backyards. As a dedicated ADU builder and backyard cottage builder, their mission is to make building a backyard home straightforward, affordable, and financially rewarding for homeowners throughout the Research Triangle area.

BSIDE operates with a clear set of values at the core of their work. They believe that the resources needed to create new affordable housing already exist within local communities. They also believe that the profit generated from building these homes should primarily benefit the homeowners who build them — not outside developers. And they are committed to growing generational wealth in the community without sacrificing the environment or the unique cultural character of local neighborhoods.

A Focused Approach to Backyard Homes and Granny Flats

What sets BSIDE apart from other ADU contractors in the region is their laser-like focus on small home plans and backyard spaces as the most promising solution to the Research Triangle's housing shortage. Backyard homes — commonly referred to as granny flats, ADUs, or accessory dwelling units — can introduce new housing into the market at a time when supply is critically low.

Unlike large-scale residential developments, backyard ADUs offer a range of additional community benefits:

1. Generational Wealth – A backyard home is a direct investment in the value of an existing property, in a market where property values have been growing rapidly.
2. Monthly Rental Income – When carefully designed, financed, and built, a backyard home can generate consistent monthly rental cashflow for the homeowner.
3. Municipal Savings – Backyard homes make use of existing infrastructure, eliminating the need for cities or counties to invest in costly new roads, sidewalks, and utilities.
4. Multi-Generational and Accessible Housing – These homes provide seniors and people with disabilities the opportunity to maintain independence while staying close to family and familiar neighborhoods.
5. Community Resiliency – Local homeowners using their own land to expand housing options represents a decentralized, grassroots approach to addressing the regional housing crisis.

ADU Floor Plans and Pricing

BSIDE offers a range of pre-designed backyard home plans to suit different lot sizes and budgets. As an experienced detached ADU builder, they provide transparent rough pricing to help homeowners begin budgeting for their projects. Their available plans include options such as:

1. 2 Bed / 1 Bath – 736 SF (24ft x 36ft) – Starting around $230,000
2. 1 Bed / 1 Bath – 645 SF (24ft x 35ft) – Starting around $210,000
3. 1 Bed / 1 Bath – 460 SF (21ft x 34ft) – Starting around $220,000
4. 1 Bed / 1 Bath – 380 SF (16ft x 26ft) – Starting around $150,000
5. 1 Bed / 1 Bath – 375 SF (12ft x 36ft) – Starting around $140,000
6. 1 Bed / 1 Bath – 240 SF (12ft x 24ft) – Starting around $90,000

Please note that all prices listed are for rough budgeting purposes only. Final project costs will depend on individual site constraints and specific project requirements.

For homeowners in the Durham and Research Triangle area looking to work with a trusted accessory dwelling unit builder, BSIDE Homes offers a free consultation to help get backyard home projects started on the right foot.