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  • Austin, TX
    Local design + build
  • Make it yours
    Pick a plan or customize
  • 293 plans
    Pre-designed catalog
  • Warrantied
    Standard on every build

What we've built — and the plan behind it

The Abstract / Cedar Park
The Abstract / Cedar Park
Cedar Park, TX
Recent build
The Abstract — floor plan
Based on plan
The Abstract
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Build process

Foundation

Grade beams trenched and ready for vapor barrier and steel

Foundation

Rebar tied over a vapour barrier, with the plumbing set and inspected, ready for concrete.

Foundation

Foundation poured and curing, waiting for stain

Framing

A second story framed and sheathed over the existing garage.

Framing

Interior view of unit at framing stage

Framing

Interior view of unit at framing stage

Closing in

Roof demolished and ready for second story framing

Closing in

Unit dried in and receiving lapped siding.

Closing in

New addition being dried in

Insulation & drywall

Insulation in and drywall hung, tape a float await.

Finishes

Shower tile install

Finishes

Close-up view of polished concrete slab finish.

Finishes

Beaded wood soffit waiting for primer and paint.

How it works

  1. 1

    Talk

    Tell us about your lot. We sketch what fits.

  2. 2

    Design

    Pick a plan or customize. Iterate until it feels right.

  3. 3

    Permit

    We handle the city paperwork.

  4. 4

    Build

    Construction, inspections, and the hand-off at the end.

What could you build?

Common questions

  • How long does it take to build?

    We're still gathering data points on how quickly we can build adus, but on average 6-9 months.

  • Can I use an ADU as a separate rental property?

    Absolutely. This is one of the best and most encouraged uses of ADUs. One of ADU's goals is to build units quickly and inexpensively enough so that they can be rented at or below market rate, thus helping to curb spiking rental rates.

  • Can I use a home equity loan to build an ADU?

    Yes! Provided you have enough equity to cover at least 80% of the total cost.

  • Does your ADU service include design/build or construction management services?

    Because ADU is a design-build company we can offer services from concept to keys. Wherever you are in the process - whether it be in the design phase or whether your project is permitted and ready for construction - ADU can help you reach your goals with your ADU build.

General information, not legal or code advice — Austin’s rules change, and what applies to your lot depends on the property. Ask us or the City for specifics.

Contact us

We'll come back with a price range.