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Lodgewick ADU Builders handles accessory dwelling units, garage conversions, and home additions across Garland, TX. An ADU, or accessory dwelling unit, is simply a second, smaller home built on the same lot as your main house. What makes Garland jobs different is the mix of 1960s and 1970s ranch homes on generous lots, clay-heavy soil that shifts with North Texas drought cycles, and a city permitting office that wants structural drawings right the first time. Call (361) 204-4652 and we’ll give you a written price before any work starts.
Why Garland Homes Are Different
Garland’s housing stock skews older than most Dallas suburbs. Large portions of the city were built out between 1955 and 1985, which means pier-and-beam foundations in some areas, slab foundations in others, and roof lines that were never designed for a second structure. The soil here is expansive clay. It swells when wet and contracts during dry summers, which affects how we detail the foundation connection between an ADU and the main house. We have also worked around the city’s patchwork of HOAs. Some Garland neighborhoods, particularly in the northern sections along Campbell Road and around Firewheel, have deed restrictions that require architectural review before an ADU gets built. Others, like older pockets south of I-30, have no HOA at all. Permit intake at Garland’s Development Services office generally runs two to four weeks for a complete ADU submittal, so we plan drawings and site surveys early to keep the schedule moving.
Our Main Garland Services
Most Garland homeowners call us for one of three jobs: adding square footage to the main house, converting an existing garage into living space, or building a freestanding ADU in the backyard. Each service has its own Garland page with pricing and details.
Home Addition Contractor in Garland
A home addition in Garland usually means extending the back of a ranch house or adding a second story over a single-story slab. The older the home, the more attention the foundation tie-in needs, especially with Garland’s expansive clay soil. We handle architectural drawings, structural engineering, permits, and the full build. Learn more on our Home Addition Contractor in Garland page.
Garage Conversion Contractor in Garland
Many Garland homes built in the 1970s came with attached two-car garages that are now too small for modern trucks and SUVs. Converting that space into a bedroom, office, or rental unit is often faster than a full addition because the walls and roof already exist. The main work is insulation, electrical upgrade, flooring, and a mini-split HVAC system. See pricing and what the job involves on our Garage Conversion Contractor in Garland page.
ADU Builders in Garland
A backyard ADU in Garland gives you a fully separate living space: its own kitchen, bathroom, entrance, and address if the lot allows. We work with prefab options like Boxabl and Plant Prefab when the lot access is tight, or stick-built framing when the design is custom. Every ADU we build comes with the written 365-Day Done Right Promise. Full details are on our ADU Builders in Garland page.
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 Garland
We install and finish ADUs from Boxabl and Plant Prefab, plus accessory structures from Tuff Shed and siding from James Hardie. Parts and finish materials for these brands are stocked at our Dallas-Fort Worth yard, so most Garland jobs don’t wait on out-of-state shipping. See our brands for the full list.
Pricing for ADU Company in Garland, TX
| Service | Typical range in Garland |
|---|---|
| Site survey and feasibility assessment | $400 – $900 |
| Architectural drawings and engineering | $3,500 – $8,000 |
| City permit fees (Garland Development Services) | $1,200 – $4,000 |
| Foundation (pier-and-beam or slab on clay soil) | $8,000 – $22,000 |
| Detached ADU, one bedroom (400 – 600 sq ft) | $140,000 – $210,000 |
| Detached ADU, two bedroom (700 – 900 sq ft) | $195,000 – $280,000 |
| Prefab ADU from Boxabl or Plant Prefab, installed | $95,000 – $160,000 |
| Tuff Shed accessory structure with finish-out | $30,000 – $75,000 |
| Garage conversion to living space | $60,000 – $110,000 |
| Home addition, single room (200 – 350 sq ft) | $75,000 – $130,000 |
| James Hardie siding and exterior finish | $12,000 – $28,000 |
In Garland, the two things that push pricing up are clay soil remediation and HOA-mandated design changes. Every quote we give is a written price before work begins, and it does not change at the door.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Garland
We work throughout Garland, from established mid-century neighborhoods to newer subdivisions near Firewheel. Typical response time for a site visit anywhere in Garland is two to three business days.
- Firewheel
- Springpark
- Oakridge
- Club Hill
- Travis College Hill
Service Area – Cities Near Garland
Beyond Garland, Lodgewick serves homeowners in Rowlett, TX, Richardson, TX, Plano, TX, and Addison, TX. Each city page covers local pricing, permit reality, and neighborhood notes for that area.
Serving Garland, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Garland 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 Garland
A detached ADU in Garland typically takes five to eight months from first site survey to final inspection. The biggest schedule drivers are city permit review time, HOA approval if your neighborhood has one, and weather delays during spring storms.
Yes. Garland requires full building permits for any ADU, garage conversion, or home addition, including structural drawings and a site plan. We prepare the permit package and handle all submittals so the drawings pass review the first time.
No. Every Lodgewick project in Garland starts with a written price, and that number holds unless you ask for a change in scope. If we find something unexpected, we show you what we found and give you a written change order before any additional work is done. Call (361) 204-4652 for a free estimate.
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 Garland Customers Say
"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"Added a bedroom and bath for our growing family. Honest from day one about what was possible and what it would cost. Showed up when they said and the work has held up great."
- Troy Benavidez"I was nervous about adding on but they walked me through every step and every cost before we started. No surprise change orders halfway through like I'd heard horror stories about."
- Eleanor Pratt
