Custom ADUs in Vancouver
Building an Accessory Dwelling Unit in Vancouver is a great way to add function and value to your home. If you're looking for a vacation home or a granny flat, one great solution is to build a custom ADU on your lot.
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Working within the square footage limitations for Vancouver ADUs and tiny homes can be challenging. Renew Design + Build can create a design that fits your lifestyle, aesthetics, and intended use, whether you're hosting a loved one or a world traveler.
Renew Design + Build is an ADU Builder in Vancouver, WA
Renew Design + Build has been building guest homes and ADUs since 2013. As a general contractor in Vancouver, many of our projects involve accessory dwellings and guest homes.
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Our full-service design-build team has a passion for unique projects. Over the past decade, we've intentionally crafted our company to provide great service.
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If you're wondering whether you can build an ADU, we can help you explore options and find an answer. Schedule a free consultation or call (360) 253-2000 to discuss your project.
Local Vancouver ADU Builder
Our ADU projects are tucked away within Vancouver neighborhoods like East Vancouver, Five Corners, and Orchards. Whether you're preparing for aging in place with a mother-in-law apartment in Felida, adding a guest house in Mount Vista, or building a tiny house in downtown Vancouver, we can help you through designs, usability, permitting, and construction.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) has many names: a mother-in-law apartment, granny flat, guest house, man cave, she-shed, or vacation rental. They're popular in Vancouver right now as a way to create a private space to sleep, relax, or pursue hobbies, or as a work-from-home space.
What is an ADU?
Accessory Dwelling Units (or ADUs) are self-contained dwelling units which are located on a property that has a separate single-family dwelling.
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ADUs cover multiple categories of secondary dwellings, including tiny homes, guest houses, and mother-in-law apartments. While they're likely to be smaller than the main dwelling, ADUs can vary in size and quality.
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ADUs have become popular locally in recent years as the City of Vancouver has made it easier to get approved for secondary dwellings on residential properties. Many homeowners have chosen to build an ADU in Vancouver to gain additional living space or an additional source of income.
Can I build an ADU in Vancouver, WA?
Probably! The City of Vancouver provides guidelines for building ADUs on properties in the city limits. All ADUs built in Vancouver must be permitted, so you'll need to get advance approval from the city before beginning construction. Vancouver ADUs may be either attached to or detached from the home, and in some zonings you may be able to build up to two ADUs per lot.
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Making sense of the rules around guest houses and other accessory dwelling units can be confusing. If you'd like to build an ADU in Vancouver but you don't know where to start, call us at (360) 253-2000 or send us a message today.
How are other homeowners using their ADU in Vancouver?
ADUs can have a variety of uses for local residents. Some may build a guest house to make space for out-of-town visitors. Many build a second living space to be close to an aging parent (also known as a mother-in-law apartment). Others build ADUs in Vancouver to rent out as vacation homes or short-term rentals. Whatever use you have in mind, we're excited to hear about your project!