ADU CONSTRUCTION • PORTLAND, OREGON
Turn unused backyard, garage, or existing space into a complete home for family, long-term rental income, or flexible living. We coordinate the project from feasibility and permits through construction and final finishes.
Free ADU Property EvaluationBUILD SMALLER. THINK BIGGER.
An ADU is a complete dwelling in a compact footprint. The right approach depends on your lot, access, setbacks, utilities, existing structures, foundation conditions, project goals, and the permitting path.
Portland Metro Construction & Remodeling helps homeowners move from early feasibility through planning coordination, permitting, site work, utilities, construction, inspections, and the finished ADU.
ADU OPTIONS
FROM SITE TO FINISH
ADUs require coordination across structure, utilities and interior finishes. We approach the project as a complete build rather than a collection of disconnected trades.
Site preparation, excavation, concrete and structural foundation work as required by the project.
Framing, roofing, windows, doors, siding and exterior weather protection.
Coordination of plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilation and insulation.
Drywall, cabinets, tile, flooring, painting, fixtures, trim and final details.
WHY BUILD AN ADU?
Create independent living space while keeping family or guests close to the main home.
Create an independent dwelling that may support long-term rental income while adding flexible residential space to your property. Rental use and project feasibility depend on current local requirements.
Design the space so its use can change as your household and property needs change.
THE BUILDING PROCESS
Review your goals, property, access, approximate size, site conditions, utility routing, foundation approach, and likely permitting path.
Coordinate plans, engineering when required, selections, permits, and a defined construction scope. We can evaluate Portland pre-approved ADU plans where appropriate.
Coordinate excavation, foundation, framing, exterior envelope, sewer and water work, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, inspections, and interior construction.
Complete cabinets, countertops, tile, flooring, paint, fixtures, trim, final details, inspections, and project closeout.
ADU QUESTIONS
Yes. We handle residential new-construction work and can build detached ADUs based on the approved project plans and site requirements.
Garage conversions can be an option depending on the existing structure, property conditions and applicable requirements. The project should be evaluated before finalizing scope.
Possibly. Portland provides pre-approved detached ADU plan options. We can review your property, access, utilities, site conditions and project goals to determine whether a pre-approved plan is a practical starting point or whether a custom design makes more sense.
Major cost factors include ADU size, site access, excavation, foundation, sewer and water routing, electrical service, design and engineering, permits, finish level and existing property conditions. Our property evaluation is intended to identify these factors before a detailed construction proposal.
FREE ADU PROPERTY EVALUATION
A few project details help us prepare for the first conversation and identify the major feasibility and budget factors.
FREE ADU PROPERTY EVALUATION
Request a free ADU property evaluation. Tell us your address and goals, and we’ll discuss possible ADU approaches, site considerations, preliminary budget factors, and the next steps toward plans, permits, and construction.
Get a Free ADU Evaluation