Masterpiece Construction builds custom ADUs in Fort Worth, TX, including granny flats, in-law suites & backyard cottages. As a design-build ADU contractor, they handle design and construction with transparent communication throughout.
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Build Austin TX is a licensed Austin construction company with 150+ completed projects. Services include custom homes, remodeling, ADUs, kitchen & bathroom renovations, home additions, and commercial tenant improvements across Austin and surrounding areas.
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Dawn Designs specializes in home additions and ADU construction, including detached ADUs, in-law suites, granny flats, and home offices. They offer tailored solutions integrating seamlessly with existing properties, guiding homeowners from planning through completion.
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Modern Build Solutions is a Dallas, TX ADU contractor specializing in accessory dwelling units and home additions. They manage design, permitting, and construction, offering custom ADUs, rental units, guest spaces, and home offices tailored to each homeowner.
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Estate ADU guides homeowners through a 3-phase ADU process: planning, design & permitting, and construction. As a dedicated ADU contractor, they manage zoning, approvals, and builds for detached ADUs, garage conversions, granny flats, and more.
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Bill Taute Homes, Austin TX contractor since 1993, specializes in custom home builds, remodeling, additions & ADU construction. Services include kitchen/bathroom remodels, detached ADUs, granny flats & custom barns. Member of Austin Energy Green Building Program.
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Smart Remodeling LLC offers expert detached ADU services, including custom kitchens, modern bathrooms, and quality finishes. From consultation to final walk-through, their structured process ensures efficient, high-quality accessory dwelling unit construction.
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Austin Home Additions & ADUs is an Austin, TX company with 15+ years of experience in ADU construction, home additions, kitchen remodeling, and bathroom renovations. Licensed, insured, and bonded, they offer free consultations and no-obligation estimates.
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At Jorden Corporation, we specialize in turning your vision into reality with bespoke ADU building tailored to your unique lifestyle.
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Birkes Builders is a Colleyville, TX contractor serving DFW since 2020, offering kitchen remodels, bathroom remodels, home additions, ADU construction, garage builds, and custom homes, backed by a 1-year labor warranty.
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Houston Construction Pro builds ADUs in Galveston, TX, specializing in coastal durability, utility planning, privacy design, and site logistics. Services include granny flats, detached ADUs, in-law suites, and backyard cottages across ZIP codes 77550–77554.
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Moontower Design & Build is an Austin, TX design-build firm offering custom homes, renovations, and ADUs. Their in-house architects, designers, and builders manage design, permitting, and construction under one roof with fixed-price contracts.
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Looking for a beautifully designed accessory dwelling unit (ADU) or Casita in San Antonio, Boerne, New Braunfels, or the Texas Hill Country? At Rooted Tiny Homes, we specialize in crafting permanent, stick-built ADUs that are as unique as your vision. Whether you’re dreaming of an affordable guest house, an income-generating rental, or a luxurious backyard retreat, we build ADUs that blend perfectly with your lifestyle and your property.
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Rhino Design Build is a San Antonio ADU and guest house contractor offering full-service design, permitting, and construction. Specializing in casitas, in-law suites, and backyard cottages, they bring 20+ years of experience to custom accessory dwelling units.
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Elbowroom is a Central Texas ADU contractor building accessory dwelling units in San Antonio and Austin. With 100+ completions, they offer fixed pricing, permit management, and four pre-designed models for guest houses, rentals, home offices, and in-law suites.
read moreTexas stands out as one of the most ADU-friendly states in the country, largely due to House Bill 2439 and the broader tradition of local control balanced with state-level housing reform. In 2023, Texas passed legislation aimed at easing housing shortages, and many municipalities across the Lone Star State have begun updating their zoning ordinances to accommodate Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). However, regulations can vary significantly from city to city — what is permitted in Austin may differ greatly from rules in Houston, San Antonio, or Dallas. This makes hiring an experienced local ADU contractor in Texas absolutely essential for a smooth and compliant build.
Professional ADU contractors in Texas handle every phase of the accessory dwelling unit construction process, from initial design and permitting to final inspection and occupancy. Given the diverse climate zones across Texas — ranging from the humid Gulf Coast to the arid West Texas desert — experienced contractors must account for energy efficiency standards, proper insulation, and HVAC systems suited to extreme heat. Texas follows the International Residential Code (IRC) with state-specific amendments, and contractors must ensure all builds comply with these standards to pass inspections.
One of the biggest challenges for ADU contractors in Texas is navigating city-specific zoning codes. For example, the City of Austin has been particularly progressive, allowing ADUs on most single-family lots and even permitting short-term rentals in some zones. Houston, known for having no traditional zoning code, still regulates ADUs through deed restrictions and building codes. San Antonio and Dallas have their own sets of setback requirements, maximum square footage limits, and owner-occupancy rules. A knowledgeable Texas ADU contractor will be well-versed in these local nuances.
Texas law requires that contractors performing certain types of work hold appropriate licenses. For instance, electrical work must be performed by a licensed electrician registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), and plumbing work requires a licensed plumber under the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. Hiring a fully licensed and insured ADU contractor protects homeowners from liability and ensures the project meets all state and local code requirements.