ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) Construction Services in Birmingham, AL
An Accessory Dwelling Unit is a self-contained secondary residence on your existing property, perfect for aging parents, adult children, rental income, or home-based businesses. We construct ADUs with dedicated entrances, independent plumbing and electrical systems, and separate HVAC units that operate completely independently from your primary home. Most Birmingham homeowners choose ADUs to increase property value by 15-20% while maintaining privacy and generating passive rental income of $800-1,200 monthly.
Our ADU construction process begins with zoning verification and permit applications tailored to your Birmingham neighborhood's specific regulations. We provide architectural drawings, engineering plans, and full structural documentation to planning departments, then manage foundation work, framing, mechanical rough-ins, and final finishes. Our team coordinates all inspections with Jefferson County building officials, ensuring compliance with setback requirements, lot coverage limits, and parking ordinances before occupancy approval.
What Is Included
When you hire Barefoot Builders for adu (accessory dwelling unit) construction, here is exactly what you get:
- Complete zoning analysis and permit acquisition for Birmingham jurisdiction
- Architectural and structural engineering drawings with code compliance certification
- Foundation work: concrete slab or pier-and-beam per soil conditions
- Framing with pressure-treated lumber and hurricane-tie connections
- Separate electrical panel (200 amp capacity) with dedicated utility account
- Full plumbing system including water heater and septic/sewer connection
- HVAC system: high-efficiency heat pump (16+ SEER rating)
- Drywall installation and mudding with smooth finish ready for paint
- Kitchen build-out: cabinetry, granite or quartz counters, stainless appliances
- Bathroom: ceramic tile, walk-in shower or tub, vanity, fixtures
- Interior painting: two-coat application with premium latex paint
- Flooring: luxury vinyl plank or hardwood throughout living areas
- Windows: ENERGY STAR certified double-pane low-E glass
- Exterior: fiber cement siding, architectural shingles, gutters
- Final walkthrough and punch-list completion before certificate of occupancy
