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ADU work in Lakewood, TX comes down to one thing: making the most of a lot that was platted decades ago, when nobody imagined a second home in the backyard. As Lodgewick ADU Builders, we help Lakewood homeowners add livable space without leaving the neighborhood they already love. Whether it’s a detached backyard unit, a garage conversion, or a full home addition, the job starts with a written price and ends with a written guarantee. Call (361) 204-4652 to talk through your lot and what’s possible.
Why Lakewood Homes Are Different
Lakewood’s housing stock leans toward mid-century and 1960s-1980s builds, which means a few things when you’re planning an ADU or addition. Older lots tend to have mature trees, established property lines, and utility easements that newer suburbs don’t deal with. That changes where a detached unit can sit, how the foundation gets tied in, and whether a garage conversion makes more sense than building new.
The soil here matters too. Like much of the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Lakewood sits on expansive clay that moves with the seasons. A slab foundation for a backyard unit has to account for that movement, or you’ll see cracks within the first year. We plan footings and drainage with that soil in mind, not as an afterthought. Homeowners who’ve been through a bad build elsewhere often ask about this more than anything else.
Permitting runs through the City of Dallas, since Lakewood is a neighborhood within Dallas city limits. That means setbacks, height limits, and accessory structure rules follow Dallas code. If you’re within a historic district or an HOA with architectural review, there’s an extra layer of approval before plans get submitted. We walk every Lakewood job through that process and put the schedule in writing up front.
Our Main Lakewood Services
Most Lakewood homeowners call us about one of three projects: adding square footage to the existing house, converting a garage into living space, or building a detached ADU in the backyard. Each has its own Lakewood page with specifics.
Home Addition Contractor in Lakewood
A home addition in Lakewood often means extending off the back of a 1960s ranch or adding a second-story suite above a garage. Those older floor plans weren’t built for open-concept living, so the job usually involves tying new framing into existing rooflines and matching brick or siding that’s been out of production for years. Lakewood’s clay soil also means the new foundation has to be engineered to move with the old one. Russ Delmar and our team handle the design, permits, and build from start to finish. Read more on our Home Addition Contractor in Lakewood page.
Garage Conversion Contractor in Lakewood
A garage conversion is often the fastest path to more living space in Lakewood, especially on lots where a detached ADU would crowd the property line. Most garages here are attached, which keeps plumbing and electrical runs shorter. The work typically includes framing in the garage door, insulating, running HVAC, and finishing the space to match the house. Because you’re working within an existing structure, Dallas setback rules rarely block the project. We put the full scope and price in writing before the first wall comes down. Details are on our Garage Conversion Contractor in Lakewood page.
ADU Builders in Lakewood
Detached ADUs in Lakewood are usually built for aging parents, adult children, or rental income. The lot size dictates what fits, and many Lakewood yards can accommodate a 500- to 800-square-foot unit without sacrificing the patio or mature trees. We work with prefab manufacturers like Mighty Buildings and Boxabl when the timeline is tight, and we also build stick-framed units when the design calls for it. Every ADU gets the same written price and 365-Day Done Right Promise. See our ADU Builders in Lakewood page for specifics on this work.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service in Lakewood
Our crews install and finish units from Mighty Buildings, Boxabl, and Plant Prefab. Tuff Shed structures are common for Lakewood homeowners who want a simpler, faster build. Because we stock common hardware and finishing materials locally through our Dallas-Fort Worth office, turnaround on parts and punch-list items stays short. See our brands for what we work with.
Pricing for ADU Company in Lakewood, TX
Here’s what typical Lakewood jobs cost. These are ballpark ranges, not bids. Your written price comes after we walk the lot and confirm scope, and it won’t change at the door.
| Service | Typical range in Lakewood |
|---|---|
| Detached ADU (500 – 800 sq ft) | $140,000 – $260,000 |
| Garage conversion (one-car) | $45,000 – $85,000 |
| Garage conversion (two-car) | $75,000 – $130,000 |
| Home addition (single room, 200 – 300 sq ft) | $80,000 – $150,000 |
| Home addition (primary suite, 400 – 500 sq ft) | $140,000 – $230,000 |
| Prefab ADU (Boxabl or Mighty Buildings, delivered and finished) | $125,000 – $220,000 |
| Foundation work on clay soil (new slab, engineered) | $12,000 – $28,000 |
| Permit drawings and submittal package | $3,500 – $7,500 |
Lakewood prices run higher than some neighboring cities because of Dallas permit fees and the clay-soil engineering every foundation requires. That’s exactly why we give one written number before work starts: no allowance surprises, no change orders mid-build.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Lakewood
We cover the full Lakewood area, from the streets near White Rock Lake to the blocks closer to Mockingbird Lane. Our crews commonly work in these neighborhoods:
- Lakewood Heights
- Lakewood Hills
- East Lakewood
- Lakewood North
- Juniper Heights
Most Lakewood jobs have a site visit scheduled within a few business days of the first call. A live person answers the phone 24/7, so you’ll never sit through a voicemail loop just to ask where things stand.
Service Area – Cities Near Lakewood
While this page focuses on Lakewood, our crews also work across the broader metro. If you’re in Dallas, TX, Plano, TX, Garland, TX, or Richardson, TX, we can help with the same written-price process and The Kingswell Guarantee.
Serving Lakewood, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Lakewood area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About ADU Company in Lakewood
After the initial site visit and written estimate, most Lakewood projects start within 4 to 8 weeks. The timeline hinges on Dallas permit review and any HOA approval steps. We put the schedule in writing once scope is confirmed. Call (361) 204-4652 for a free estimate on your lot.
Some Lakewood neighborhoods have HOAs with architectural review, and if yours does, yes. We prepare the drawings and submittal documents your HOA needs and handle resubmissions if revisions are requested. The permit through the City of Dallas runs in parallel once HOA sign-off is in hand.
No. The written price you get before any work begins is the price. If something unknown comes up during the build, we flag it with you and agree on any change in writing before proceeding. No change orders at the door. That’s The Kingswell Way, and it’s part of every Lakewood project.
Ready to talk through your Lakewood lot and what an ADU, garage conversion, or addition would cost? Call (361) 204-4652 for a free estimate. A live person answers, and your written price comes before any work starts.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local adu pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Lakewood Customers Say
"Garage conversion into an office and guest room. Fair written price, finished close to on schedule, and they fixed a small drywall crack under warranty months later without any hassle."
- Diana Cho"Solid build on a home addition. The permit stage dragged, which held things up a few weeks. They were upfront it was out of their hands and the construction itself moved fast and clean."
- Douglas Fenwick"The ADU came out beautiful and the permitting, which terrified me, was handled start to finish. They kept me updated every week so I was never wondering what was happening."
- Shauna Mills
