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Detached Accessory Dwelling Units

Custom detached accessory dwelling units in Ohio with flexible post-frame layouts, roof styles, doors, foundations, and shell-only or turnkey project optio

Detached ADUs That Create Space Without Crowding the Main Home

A detached ADU gives you breathing room. It can create separate living space for family, guests, caretakers, or long-term property flexibility while keeping the main home from feeling overcrowded.

The design can be planned around privacy, utility connections, parking, accessibility, storage, outdoor space, and local code requirements, with post-frame flexibility helping the structure fit the property instead of fighting it.

QUICK FACTS

  • Best For

    Homeowners, Landowners, Growing Families, Empty Nesters

  • Common Uses

    Detached guest space, in-law housing, rental potential, or flexible backyard living

  • Top Benefits

    More residential privacy, Separate access and utilities, Flexible family use, Distinct property presence

  • Key Design Features

    Dimensions are custom, detached footprint, living layout, separate access and utilities, parking and setbacks

Project & Design Considerations

Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit planning should start with utilities, living layout, porches, and code review. Useful options may include open living, garage space, and custom finishes, plus custom dimensions, door and window placement, exterior colors, foundation choices, and shell-only or turnkey coordination. The main thing to avoid is residential projects without zoning clarity.

STEP 1: SELECT YOUR SERVICE LEVEL

BUILD YOUR WAY!

Need only the structure? Want one team to coordinate the entire build? Already have a builder but still need help with sitework, concrete, or other pieces? Start with the level of support that fits your project.

You choose the scope. We’ll make the next steps clear.

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SHELL ONLY

We build just the shell.
You take it from there.
  • Wood Post-Frame Structure
  • Roof, Siding, & Exterior Trim
  • Doors & Windows
  • You Finish Your Way
POPULAR
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full project
build

From start to finish, we
coordinate the full scope.
  • Everything in Shell-Only
  • Sitework & Concrete
  • Overhead Doors & Insulation
  • Electrical, Plumbing, & HVAC
  • Interior Build Out & Finish
  • Ready to Use!
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Project
Management

Let our team plan
out all the details.
  • Dedicated Point of Contact
  • Design & Planning
  • Scheduling & Logistics
  • Permits & Approvals
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Flexible/
custom

We cover the pieces
needed at your request.
  • Choose Only the Services You Need
  • Add Features as Desired
  • Flexible, Clearly Defined Scope
  • We Work with Your Builder
  • Subcontractor Coordination
Gable
Gambrel
monitor
saltbox
monoslope
clerestory

STEP 2: CHOOSE YOUR ROOFLINE

SHAPE THE BUILD

Go with a familiar gable, make room overhead with a gambrel, bring in daylight with a monitor or clerestory, or choose a distinctive saltbox or monoslope design.

The right roofline depends on how you want the building to look, feel, and function.

STEP 3: PERSONALIZE YOUR BUILD

make it yours

Explore the customization options and popular upgrades available for this building type.
Every project can be tailored around how you want it to look, function, and fit your property.

CUSTOM trim detailing

custom door selections

color customizations

Customize the Core

Custom placement

any roof style

Custom sizing

Personalize the building’s size, layout, placement, roofline, colors, and essential design details.

Add Space, Shelter, and Character

ADD a Porch,
a BUILDING Extension,
OR an Accent
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