South Florida service
ADUS & ROOM ADDITIONS
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.
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.