Tony and his team have completed several residential projects for us – – Both indoor and outdoor, including kitchen remodel, deck design, a pergola, and deck railing and step replacement. All projects have been professionally executed, fairly priced and we would use CHS again without hesitation in the future.
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Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Construction in Austin, TX
CHS Construction and Remodeling builds custom ADUs for Austin, TX homeowners who want more from their property.
- Adds a self-contained living space that can house family members or long-term tenants
- Increases your property's assessed value with a permitted, code-compliant structure
- Designed to match your primary home's style, keeping your lot cohesive and visually consistent
- Built around your lot's specific setbacks, tree protections, and impervious cover limits so nothing stalls mid-project
- Gives you flexible use options: guest quarters, rental income, home office, or multigenerational living
Expert Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Construction in Austin, TX
Accessory dwelling unit construction in Austin gives homeowners a practical way to add livable square footage without leaving their lot. At CHS Construction and Remodeling, we handle ADU builds across Austin, Westlake Hills, Rollingwood, Tarrytown, Barton Creek, Dripping Springs, Lost Creek, Cedar Park, Riverplace, and Steiner Ranch. Whether you want a detached backyard cottage, a garage conversion, or an attached in-law suite, we build each unit to match the character of your primary home. Austin's HOME Initiative now allows up to three residential units on most single-family lots, and properties in watershed-sensitive areas like Barton Creek face tighter impervious cover limits that affect ADU placement and footprint. We plan around those site-specific constraints from the start. Every ADU we build reflects the same precision and attention to detail we bring to our high-end residential work across the Austin area. If you are ready to add a fully functional living space to your property, contact CHS Construction and Remodeling to get started.
What's included
- Adds a self-contained living space that can house family members or long-term tenants
- Increases your property's assessed value with a permitted, code-compliant structure
- Designed to match your primary home's style, keeping your lot cohesive and visually consistent
- Built around your lot's specific setbacks, tree protections, and impervious cover limits so nothing stalls mid-project
- Gives you flexible use options: guest quarters, rental income, home office, or multigenerational living
15 years of construction experience
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Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Construction FAQ
Common questions about accessory dwelling unit (adu) construction in Austin, TX.
Most single-family lots in Austin can support an ADU under the city's HOME Initiative, which allows up to three residential units per lot. Your specific lot's zoning, size, and impervious cover limits will determine what is feasible.
We build detached backyard cottages, garage conversions, and attached in-law suites for homeowners across Austin and surrounding areas like Westlake Hills and Steiner Ranch. The right type depends on your lot layout and how you plan to use the space.
Austin caps ADU size at 1,100 square feet or 15 percent of the lot area, whichever is smaller. Second-story space is capped separately at 550 square feet.
Your ADU does not have to be identical to your main home, but a cohesive design keeps your property looking intentional and can protect resale value. We design each ADU to relate to the overall style of your primary residence.
Adding a permitted ADU increases your property's assessed value, which affects your tax bill. The size of that increase depends on the scope and finish level of the unit.
Yes, properties in the Barton Springs watershed zone face lower impervious cover limits, which can restrict the footprint and placement of an ADU. We assess these site-specific constraints before design work begins.
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