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ADU Builder — Lexington, KY

Above-Garage ADU

Add a fully livable unit above an existing or new garage — keep ground-floor parking and storage while gaining independent living space.

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Price range

Typical range $75,000-$235,000; final price varies with scope, site, and finishes - quoted after site visit

Timeline

4-6 months total (longer if the garage structure itself needs to be built or reinforced first)

The Process

  1. 1Structural assessment of the existing garage (or design of a new one) to confirm it can support a second story
  2. 2Design plan for stairs/access, layout, and utility routing from the main house or a new service line
  3. 3Permit application, including structural review of the garage foundation and framing
  4. 4Structural reinforcement (if needed), framing, and roofing
  5. 5Interior build-out and finish work
  6. 6Final inspection and move-in walkthrough

Is this the right fit?

Homeowners who want to preserve garage/storage use on the ground floor while adding meaningful living space above it.

Project Gallery

Gallery coming soon as our first productized ADU builds complete.

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