Stay up to date with the latest trends, insights, and expert advice on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Our blog covers everything from design ideas and real-life ADU stories to financing options and regulatory changes.
Building an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) on your property is an exciting step toward creating additional living space, boosting rental income, or accommodating family members. However, while designing and constructing your ADU may capture most of your attention, the utility connections—specifically water, sewer, gas, and electric—are critical components that require careful planning and execution. At Kindred Tiny Homes, we specialize in providing a white-glove, design-build service to simplify the complex process of setting up utility connections for your ADU in Colorado. Our expertise ensures that every decision prioritizes the path of least resistance, saving you both time and money while delivering exceptional results. From navigating regulations to ensuring efficiency, this guide covers everything you need to know about water, sewer, gas, and electric connections for your ADU.
Building an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is an exciting opportunity to enhance your property, generate rental income, or create a multigenerational living space. Just like picking the right partner to bring your ADU vision to life, one critical aspect that often goes overlooked during the planning process is the foundation. The type of foundation you choose for your ADU is a key decision that impacts cost, durability, and overall functionality. At Kindred Tiny Homes, we believe in empowering you with the knowledge needed to make the best choice for your project. In this guide, we’ll explore the main types of foundations used in ADU construction, their advantages, challenges, and how to choose the right one for your property.
Decorating your Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is an exciting opportunity to make your space functional, beautiful, and uniquely yours. Whether your ADU is a rental, a home office, or a multi-generational living space, the right decor can enhance its livability and charm while maximizing its compact footprint. This guide provides comprehensive resources, tips, and inspiration for decorating ADUs, ensuring your space is stylish, efficient, and tailored to your needs.
The demand for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) has skyrocketed in recent years, driven by the need for more flexible living solutions, rental income potential, and multigenerational housing options. But one question keeps popping up: Is a modular prefab ADU or a stick-built ADU the better choice? In this guide, we’ll break down the differences between modular prefab and stick-built ADUs to help you decide which option best suits your property and goals.
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The average cost to build one of our ADU’s is around $200,000, depending on number of bedrooms, overall size, and selected upgrades.
Our studios range from $98,000 to $158,000, our 1 bedrooms range from $148,000 to $220,000, and our 2 bedrooms range from $195,000 to $287,000. All of our ADU’s are custom stick built though so we can tailor to your exact needs and placement on the property!
The answer is likely yes!
Due to the new laws in Colorado no cities, counties, or HOA’s will be allowed to deny ADU’s.
This depends on your property but it is something our site expert can answer for you!
That’s a great question!
We switched from our ADU’s being modular and on wheels to being stick built for three primary reasons.
1. The quality and longevity of our builds weren’t what we wanted before stick built.
2. If they are modular/on wheels, they are not considered dwellings, so you don’t see the value added to your property compared to a stick built ADU.
3. Stick built ADUs allow us to tailor specifically to your property, ensuring a cohesive aesthetic.
The average monthly rent for our ADU’s is $2,000-$3,000 and increase your property value 20-40%.
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