Georgia Homeowners — Read This Before You Hire Any ADU Contractor...
Your Georgia Property Is Already Paying Property Taxes on Square Footage That Isn't Earning Its Keep — Here's How Georgia Homeowners Are Turning Unused Space Into Rental Income, Family Housing, or Genuine Property Value With an ADU
Here's what makes ADU construction different from almost every other project — it's the one home improvement where most contractors have simply never done one. Zoning setbacks, utility connections, and Georgia municipality- specific ADU ordinances trip up general contractors who've built additions and garages but never a legally compliant second dwelling unit.
Art Design & Construction coordinates every licensed trade AND navigates the permitting maze specific to your Georgia jurisdiction.
ADU & Accessory Dwelling Unit Construction Services — Art Design & Construction LLC Serving Marietta · Woodstock · Roswell · Atlanta · and All of Georgia
🏠 Your ADU built for its actual purpose — rental income, aging parents, adult children, or a home office — we plan around the use case before construction begins
📋 Written estimate before any permits are filed — full scope, zoning research, utility connections, and complete timeline documented before you commit
📞 One point of contact through the entire permitting and construction process — no navigating Georgia municipal ADU ordinances alone
⭐ Detached, garage conversion, or basement ADU — we specify the right structure type for your lot and Georgia jurisdiction's specific requirements
🔒 Licensed trades on every system — structural, electrical, plumbing, HVAC all coordinated through our vetted licensed trade partner network
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How it works
1
Share Your ADU Vision
Call (678) 946-2301 or fill out the estimate form. Tell us your intended use — rental, family housing, home office — and your Georgia property details. Takes two minutes.
2
We Review & Reach Out
We contact you within one business day to understand your goals and property.
3
Zoning Research & Site Consultation
We research your specific Georgia jurisdiction's ADU ordinances, assess your lot, and confirm what's actually allowed before anything is quoted.
4
Receive Your Written Estimate
A detailed written estimate covering permitting, utility connections, construction, and timeline — before ground breaks.
5
Managed Construction & Final Walkthrough
We coordinate every licensed trade through construction and stay on your project through final inspection and walkthrough.
Why Georgia Homeowners Choose Art Design & Construction for Their ADU
Three Atlanta-area locations, one construction management team that researches zoning before quoting construction.
3 GEORGIA SERVICE AREA HUBS NEAR AND BEYOND
Marietta, Woodstock, and Roswell anchor our local presence across Cobb, Cherokee, and Fulton County — each jurisdiction with distinct ADU requirements we understand.
WE LISTEN BEFORE WE RECOMMEND
We confirm what your specific Georgia jurisdiction actually allows before we quote construction — not discovered as a costly surprise mid-project.
WRITTEN ESTIMATES ALWAYS
Permitting scope and construction specified in writing before ground breaks.
LICENSED TRADE NETWORK
Every trade partner is licensed, insured, and vetted for ADU-specific construction work.
MULTIPLE STRUCTURE TYPES COORDINATED
Detached units, garage conversions, and basement ADUs — we specify the right approach for your lot and goals.
DECADE OF DELIVERED PROJECTS
Since 2015, coordinating additions and construction across Georgia.
What We Promise On Every ADU We Coordinate in Georgia
What we commit to before, during, and after every ADU project.
We Show Up & Follow Through
Real schedule. Real accountability. One point of contact from zoning research through final walkthrough.
Everything In Writing
Zoning findings, utility scope, price, timeline, and every change order documented before ground breaks.
Licensed Trades On Every Job
Every specialist on your ADU project is properly credentialed for residential construction work.
You'll Always Know What's Happening
We reach out before you have to ask. Proactive updates from permit application through final walkthrough.
ADU Construction Services We Coordinate Across Georgia
From detached units to garage conversions — here's everything we manage.
Detached ADU Construction
New detached accessory dwelling unit construction coordinated from zoning research through final inspection.
Garage Conversion ADU
Existing garage conversion to a legally compliant ADU coordinated with proper insulation, electrical, and plumbing upgrades.
In-Law Suite Addition
In-law suite construction coordinated for family housing that keeps privacy while staying close.
Guest House Construction
Guest house construction coordinated for Georgia properties wanting flexible additional living space.
ADU Permitting & Zoning Coordination
Zoning research and permit coordination handled as part of every project scope — the step that trips up most general contractors
Basement ADU Conversion
Basement conversion to a separate dwelling unit coordinated with required egress, ventilation, and utility separation.
ADU Construction Services We Coordinate Across Georgia
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Frequently Asked Questions About ADU Construction in Georgia
Real answers to what Georgia homeowners ask most before building an ADU.
Q1: I'm not sure what project I actually need — can you help with that?
We operate as a construction management company — coordinating zoning research, permitting, and every licensed trade under one accountable project lead.
Q2: How much does an ADU cost to build in Georgia?
ADU construction in Georgia typically ranges from $150 to $300+ per square foot. A 600-square-foot ADU runs $90,000–$180,000 depending on structure type and finish level.
Q3: Are ADUs legal in my Georgia county?
ADU legality and requirements vary significantly by Georgia jurisdiction — some counties and cities allow them freely, others have restrictions on size, lot requirements, or occupancy. We research your specific jurisdiction before quoting construction.
Q4: Can I convert my garage into an ADU?
Yes, where local zoning permits it. Garage conversion ADUs require insulation, electrical, and plumbing upgrades along with confirming setback compliance.
Q5: What ADU services do you coordinate in Georgia?
We coordinate kitchen and bathroom improvements, basement and additional living space, layout and structural changes, exterior improvements, and whole home improvement planning across Georgia.
Q6: How long does ADU construction take in Georgia?
Timeline varies based on permitting complexity in your jurisdiction and structure type — typically 4–8 months including zoning approval and construction.
Q7: Do I need a separate utility meter for my ADU?
This depends on your Georgia jurisdiction and utility provider requirements. We research and coordinate the correct utility connection approach as part of the project scope.
Q8: How do I get started with an ADU estimate in Georgia?
Call (678) 946-2301 or fill out the project estimate form on this page. We'll research your specific jurisdiction and follow up with your written estimate within one business day.
ADU Construction Services Across Atlanta & All of Georgia
3 verified Georgia locations, each with distinct ADU zoning knowledge.
Marietta · Smyrna · Kennesaw · Acworth · Powder Springs · Mableton · Austell · Hiram · Dallas
Woodstock · Canton · Ball Ground · Holly Springs · Waleska · Nelson · White · Jasper · Ellijay
Atlanta · Buckhead · Midtown · Decatur · Stone Mountain · Snellville · Lawrenceville · Conyers · Stockbridge · McDonough · Fayetteville · Newnan · Douglasville · Fairburn · Senoia
Not seeing your Georgia location?
Call (678) 946-2301 — if we serve your area, we'll tell you straight.
Roswell · Alpharetta · Milton · Sandy Springs · Johns Creek · Dunwoody · Cumming · Norcross · Peachtree Corners · Suwanee · Duluth · Buford
P.S. — That unused garage bay or basement storage room on your Georgia property? It could be generating rental income or housing family close by right now — if it's built correctly and legally compliant with your local zoning. If your ADU project is real —
When you call (678) 946-2301 today and let us research what your specific Georgia jurisdiction actually allows before you commit to anything. One conversation. No pressure. Just your Georgia property's potential finally put to work.
Call (678) 946-2301 — or fill out the form above.
