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We’re Lodgewick ADU Builders, the ADU company of the Kingswell family. In University Park, TX, an accessory dwelling unit (a small self-contained home on the same lot as your main house) is a practical way to add a rental unit, a home office, or a place for aging parents without leaving the neighborhood you love. Homes here are older on average, lots are generous for this part of the metroplex, and city permit review is known for being thorough, so the smartest University Park projects are the ones planned right the first time. Call us at (361) 204-4652 when you’re ready to talk square footage, setback rules, and realistic budgets.
Why University Park Homes Are Different
University Park is one of the few truly established cities inside the Dallas-Fort Worth metro, and the housing stock reflects it. Many homes date to the 1930s through 1960s, which means pier-and-beam foundations, mature trees that shade the back third of lots, and original framing that doesn’t always match modern load calculations. We factor all of that into ADU design before ever pulling a permit.
Clay soil is the quiet variable on every project here. North Texas clay expands when wet and contracts in summer heat, so a detached ADU foundation has to be engineered for movement. Prefab units from manufacturers like Abodu and Plant Prefab work well in University Park because their specs bake in the foundation requirements up front, which shortens planning time. Homeowners near Caruth Boulevard and along Turtle Creek also face rear-yard drainage patterns that City engineers want addressed before they approve accessory structures. None of this is a mystery if you’ve seen it before, and we have.
Our Main University Park Services
University Park homeowners call us most often about three projects: building a new detached ADU from the ground up, converting an oversized garage into livable square footage, and adding on to the main house when family needs more room. Each has its own planning path in this city, and each is covered in detail on its own page.
Home Addition Contractor in University Park
A home addition in University Park means matching rooflines and brick tones on houses that are often 60 to 90 years old. We handle the engineering for tying new slabs or pier systems into existing foundations, and we handle the tree-protection requirements the City enforces when mature oaks sit near the addition footprint. Written pricing comes before work starts, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise applies in full. Home Addition Contractor in University Park
Garage Conversion Contractor in University Park
Detached two-car garages are common in University Park, and many sit half a lot away from the house on rear alleys. Converting one into an ADU (a self-contained living space with its own kitchen and bath) means running new water and sewer laterals, upgrading electrical service, and often re-engineering the slab for a full living load. We’ve done enough of these to know where the budget goes before you do. Garage Conversion Contractor in University Park
ADU Builders in University Park
A new detached ADU in University Park is a ground-up small home, typically 400 to 1,000 square feet, sited in the rear yard behind or beside the main house. The City requires a permit for any accessory dwelling unit, and setbacks in established neighborhoods mean we survey the lot before we ever sketch a floor plan. Prefab units from Abodu, Plant Prefab, and Boxabl often make sense here because they arrive substantially complete and reduce on-site time in tight backyards. ADU Builders in University Park
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 University Park
We work hands-on with Abodu, Plant Prefab, Tuff Shed, and James Hardie siding systems on University Park builds. Panels, framing hardware, and Hardie trim commonly used in University Park are stocked with our local supplier partners in the metro, which means normal materials arrive within a few days rather than weeks. See the full list of brands we work with.
Pricing for ADU Company in University Park, TX
| Service | Typical range in University Park |
|---|---|
| Detached ADU (400 – 600 sq ft), basic finish | $140,000 – $210,000 |
| Detached ADU (700 – 1,000 sq ft), mid-grade finish | $230,000 – $360,000 |
| Garage conversion to ADU (400 – 500 sq ft) | $120,000 – $180,000 |
| Garage conversion to ADU (500 – 750 sq ft) | $160,000 – $240,000 |
| Home addition (ground-level, 200 – 400 sq ft) | $110,000 – $175,000 |
| Home addition (two-story, 400 – 700 sq ft) | $220,000 – $380,000 |
| Site prep, foundation, and utility rough-ins (detached ADU) | $18,000 – $35,000 |
| Electrical service upgrade (100A to 200A panel) | $4,000 – $7,500 |
Prices in University Park run slightly above metro averages because older lots often need extra foundation work, tree-protection measures, and longer utility runs from the alley to the ADU site. Every Lodgewick project starts with a written price before we begin, and that number does not change at the door. Call (361) 204-4652 for a line-item fixed estimate on your specific lot.
Neighborhoods We Serve in University Park
We cover the entire city of University Park, from the streets south of Lovers Lane up to the neighborhoods that border SMU and along the Hillcrest Avenue corridor. Schedule a walkthrough and we’ll get a surveyor out to your lot, typically within a few business days.
- Preston Hollow border streets
- Caruth Hills area
- University Heights near SMU
- Lovers Lane corridor
- Hillcrest Estates
Service Area – Cities Near University Park
Lodgewick handles ADU planning and build work across the central Dallas-Fort Worth area. If you’re in University Park, our crews come from the Dallas-Fort Worth office and know this city well. We also regularly work in Dallas, TX, Plano, TX, Garland, TX, and Richardson, TX. Each city has its own permit quirks, so call the office and we’ll point you to the right page for your location.
Serving University Park, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the University Park 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 University Park
Yes. We prepare and submit the full permit package to the City of University Park for every ADU, garage conversion, and home addition we build. We also manage any revisions the City requests and coordinate the inspections through final sign-off, so you don’t sit on hold with the building department.
Plan on five to eight months from initial survey to final inspection for a ground-up detached ADU in University Park. Garage conversions run three to five months, depending on how much utility work is needed. We give every homeowner a written schedule with defined milestone dates before work starts.
Some University Park neighborhoods have deed restrictions or HOA design guidelines that affect ADU placement, height, and exterior finishes. We review those documents with you before you spend money on plans, and we’ll tell you honestly if an HOA condition makes a project impractical. Call (361) 204-4652 to talk through it.
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 University Park 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
