We take care of the design, planning and deployment of your detached accessory unit!
Permits Simplified
New construction and installation require paperwork and permits. As certified contractors, we know what papers need to be filed and what permits need to be obtained.
Accessory Dwelling Units
Our company methods reflect a collaborative process between the architect, general contractor, and client in designing and building spaces. Unlike the single-source design-build model, wherein a builder has complete authority over a project, ADU Depot approach is to partner with independent architects in an open process that provides clients with two advocates instead of just one. This allows each party to champion priorities that will lead to the success of the project. The teams match the detached dwelling to the existing home, embellishing the structure with similar features or in some cases a subtle updated modern appeal.
Functionality/Comfort
Our team’s enthusiasm for thorough problem-solving is evident in how we approach every project. The creation of an ADU results in having a smaller space with a balance between aesthetics, maintenance, and value, touting open-concept plans as well as loft-style spaces, kitchen, bath, and laundry areas. Our aim is to have the same feel as a larger home without a compromise in the quality of home living.
Custom Designs To Complement Your Home
Full Front Porch
Enjoy the view across the entire covered front porch!
2bd. 2ba.
Open floor Plan
Farm House
2/1
BUNGALOW
800 Sq.Ft. Bungalow
2/2
Customize for your back yard
On Your Journey to Building an ADU, You may be asking yourself many questions:
- How much will an ADU cost me?
- Will I have to pay someone to help design my ADU?
- What is the long-term value of building an ADU on my property?
- Can I afford to build an ADU at this time?
- What other costs are associated with building an ADU?
ADU Depot has teamed up with Acorn Finance to help you find pre-qualified loan offers from top lenders.
- Finance your ADU or entire backyard project with monthly payments
- Loan amounts up to $100K and terms up to 12 years
- Checking your rate won’t impact your credit score
- In-house financing my also be available for qualified buyers and DIY.
READY TO GET STARTED?
We'd love to answer any questions you may have about building and customizing ADUs in the Georgia area!
PROCESS! Planning, Design and Installation
DESIGN CENTER
DESIGN COORDINATION
DESIGN CENTER
Start with our Design Center to create a design, then schedule a free consultation with a ADU advisor to plan your project. The ADU team will shepherd your project through permitting and fulfill your dream design in a matter of months.
SITE VISIT
DESIGN COORDINATION
DESIGN CENTER
Prior to site visit a phone/video consult with one of our advisors. Our contractor will come review your project on-site and with their input you will fill out an informational checklist. This document provides information necessary for the site work required and permitting requirements.
DESIGN COORDINATION
DESIGN COORDINATION
DESIGN COORDINATION
ADU Coordinator prepares your site plan, floor plan, and elevations based on your configuration and the site visit. We share this Coordination Set with you for final approval then include them in the contract. .
PERMITTING
MOBILIZATION
DESIGN COORDINATION
Your local building department’s plan review timeline can vary greatly. We often engage the planning department early on in the project to make sure there are not unforeseen hurdles in their process. Your Project Manager and Project Designer are available to address any comments or concerns from the building department after they review the plans.
MOBILIZATION
MOBILIZATION
MOBILIZATION
Once the ADU project is permitted, construction mobilization begins within 2 weeks. The ADU’s footprint is located on the property with stakes to visualize the unit in relation to existing features of the property, and to get an idea of any necessary site work that will need to be taken care of before the build. This may include removing foliage and rocks, or filling in a hole. Your project manager will assemble the approved documents and bring them on-site for reference during construction, where you will meet and discuss the next few steps of the project.
FRAMING
MOBILIZATION
MOBILIZATION
We only build using Compound Insulated Concrete Forms (ICCF’s) are recognized as the ultimate building solution for economical and environmentally-friendly construction.
The insulated concrete forms are modular units that are dry-stacked (without mortar) and filled with concrete. The insulated concrete forms lock are put together somewhat like Lego® bricks and serve to create a form for the structural walls of a building. Concrete is filled into the cavity to form the structural element of the walls. Usually reinforcing steel (rebar) is added before concrete placement to give the resulting walls flexural strength, similar to bridges and high-rise buildings made of concrete. Our AD's are . 700% stronger than wood frame walls while decreasing energy consumption by up to and above 50%.
Interior and Exterior Finishes
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The finish selections you made during the permitting phase finally come to life in this stage of a build. What was once a blank canvas inside your ADU slowly turns into a home step-by-step, starting with the valves and inserts of each plumbing fixture around the unit. Your wall is painted once these valves and inserts are sealed into the wall, before your final plumbing fixtures- like the toilet and sink- are then installed.
Flooring is installed around all of the new fixtures and covered with a protective coating to maintain its integrity during the rest of the build. Cabinets are installed throughout the home, along with all the finish carpentry work required to install doors, baseboards, and closets. Countertops and appliances are installed the same time, which serves to wrap up the majority of the larger changes your ADU undergoes. By the time this step is finished, your ADU has been transformed from an empty white shell into a home. It is then ready to be cleaned and touched up.