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ADUS & ROOM ADDITIONS
Detached cottages, in-law suites, and additions that add permitted living space to your property.
Sometimes the best move isn't a bigger house — it's more house. Donovan Remodeling builds accessory dwelling units and room additions across South Florida: fully permitted square footage for family, guests, a home office, or long-term flexibility.
From a detached backyard cottage with its own kitchenette to a seamless addition that reads as original construction, we manage zoning review, design, permits, and the build as one project.
Scope of work
What adus & room additions includes
- Detached ADUs and backyard cottages
- Attached ADUs and garage-adjacent suites
- Room additions and home extensions
- In-law suites with kitchenettes and full baths
- Guest houses
- Dedicated home offices and studios
- Utility connections and permitted living-space conversion
Built for this climate
South Florida considerations
What changes when this work happens between Homestead and West Palm Beach.
ADU rules differ meaningfully between South Florida municipalities — what's allowed on a lot in one city may not be in the next. We research your specific zoning before promising anything.
Additions must tie correctly into the existing structure and roofline; matching stucco texture, roof material, and floor heights is what makes an addition look original.
New conditioned space triggers energy-code, electrical, and often impact-glazing requirements; we design to them from the start rather than retrofitting.
Gallery
ADUs & Room Additions — a closer look
Real field photography and design studies of the finishes we build. Items marked “Our work” are genuine Donovan Remodeling jobsite photos.
How it runs
Consultation to closed permit, in eight documented stages
Every project follows the same disciplined arc: consultation, site evaluation, design, written scope, permitting, construction, quality review, and a proper handover.
FAQ
ADUs & Room Additions questions, answered
It depends on your municipality's zoning, your lot size, and setback rules — the honest answer requires looking up your specific address, which is exactly how we start. Some South Florida cities are ADU-friendly; others restrict them significantly.
That's the craft of it. We match stucco texture, roofing, floor elevations, window styles, and trim profiles so the addition reads as original — and we show you the tie-in plan before construction.
Rental rules for ADUs vary by city and are separate from building permits. We can build a fully permitted unit; how you may use it for rental is governed by your municipality's ordinances, which we recommend confirming with the city.
Next step
Planning adus & room additions?
Tell us about the project and your ZIP code — we'll follow up to schedule a consultation.