5 Models x 3 Roof Lines x 3 Interior Finish Options x 18 Upgrade Options x Unlimited Color Choices = Complete Customization

The majority of interest in ADUs is coming from homeowners in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Edina, and St. Louis Park who are interested in the option for an aging parent who is considering downsizing or moving to a nursing home or assisted living facility.  Adding an additional detached dwelling unit allows independence while being near family members.  Alternatively, we are hearing from homeowners who want to downsize on their own lot and rent out their home for income generation.  Last, we are hearing from homeowners who wish to create short or long term rentals in the ADU to generate additional income.

Yes, ABM can recommend an Architect to work with you to custom design and build an ADU exactly how you want it.  There is a fee of 2%-5% of the projected project costs to custom design an ADU and draw plans.

Check out these example plans provided by:HousingWorksRI at Roger Williams University  for adding an ADU to several of the Twin Cities common housing types, including Ranch (Rambler) homes, Split Level, and Cape Cod homes.

Maybe, each municipality has different rules either allowing ADUs or blocking them.  Here is a link to a spreadsheet with neatly summarizes all of the municipalities in the Twin Cities.  – Guide Link: ADU Regulations by City 122724

Yes, ADM works throughout the Twin Cities and surrounding suburbs.

No, attached ADUs are handled through Castle Building & Remodeling.

Yes, as long as it is OK with the clients municipality and financing this can work.  Typically, ADM will take a project through sheetrock with the client finishing the interior.  This allows for a water tight and insulated space to complete.  Some choose to have the plumber, electician, and HVAC company come back to install fixtures.  Several permits will be required to complete the finishing including a building permit, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC as well as all inspections required by the municipality.  After all inspections have passed a certificate of occupancy will be issued.  Also, some financing through mortgage companies prohibits work from being completed by the client.

No, radon systems are not required.  Although, passive systems are required in all new homes built in MN they are not required in ADUs.  They can be added for roughly $1,500 – $2,500 post build, if radon levels are higher than recommended safe levels.  Here is a link with more information: https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/air/radon/radonresistant.html

The payment structure follows the progress of the project with a 40% Down Payment required to schedule the project, 25% at completion of mechanical Rough-in, 20% at millwork install, 12% at Substantial Completion, and 3% after the punch list is complete.

Yes, there are local, state, and national incentives to use energy efficient materials and building practices.  You can find out more on this Castle Building & Remodeling web page.
https://www.castlebri.com/remodeling-tax-incentives/

5 Ways You Can Finance Your ADU

Want to Add a Granny Flat or Rental ADU? Here’s How to Finance It – NerdWallet

There are several grants and loan options available.  Castle Building & Remodeling has several financing option recommendations (https://www.castlebri.com/financing-options/).  There can be special requirements and ADUs are a bit trickier than a traditional home.  Acorn Finance has a special program for ADUs (https://www.acornfinance.com/outdoor/adu-financing/
https://dx826ylbthcal.cloudfront.net/NMPKbTdgKA2Lw8QmzYlNcUH1wcKsB6AzVwygxHyJEis/PrimeLending%20-%20ADU%20Flyer.pdf).  There are also state loan programs that can be used for ADUs.  The MN Housing Fix-up Fund Loan Program is one (https://www.mnhousing.gov/homeownership/improve-your-home.html)