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ADU builders in New York

The 10 ADU builders from Google's results for New York, New York, ordered by Google rating weighted by review count. No firm pays to be listed or ranked.

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Garage conversion ADU
$78,000 – $195,000existing structure
Detached ADU
$195,000 – $520,000new build, utilities
Prefab ADU
$156,000 – $390,000unit, foundation, install
New York vs US
+30%well above the US median

Licensing in New York. New York has no statewide contractor license. New York City requires a Home Improvement Contractor license from DCWP.

Number 1: Katz Design Builders

5.0(34)out of 5, from 34 reviewson GooglePlaya Del Rey, CA

Katz Design & Builders constructs custom accessory dwelling units in Westchester and nearby Los Angeles neighborhoods from Playa Del Rey. Its ADUs include attached units such as above-garage apartments as well as standalone backyard structures.

(213) 444-7636 316 Culver Blvd, Playa Del Rey, CA 90293

Number 2: Understanding Accessory Dwelling Units in New York City

5.0(16)out of 5, from 16 reviewson GoogleWoodland Hills, CA

Gather ADU is an ADU builder based in Woodland Hills, California.

(323) 591-3717 22238 Flanco Rd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364

Number 3: Expert Designers

4.9(19)out of 5, from 19 reviewson GoogleFresh Meadows, NY

Working from Fresh Meadows, Queens, this New York City firm designs, builds and legalizes ADUs. Alongside construction and renovation, it offers architecture and property legalization work with the DOB, ECB and HPD, covering garage conversions, basement apartments and backyard cottages.

(917) 463-7241 77-16 164th St #201, Fresh Meadows, NY 11366

Number 4: Haven ADUs

5.0(4)out of 5, from 4 reviewson GoogleNew York

Haven ADUs offers pre-engineered plans for backyard ADUs on New York City lots, ranging from 350 to 800 square feet. Its designs are submitted to the city's DOB Plan Library under City of Yes, aiming to shorten design review for homeowners.

(917) 938-7864

Number 5: ADU Construction on Long Island

4.8(77)out of 5, from 77 reviewson GoogleCentral Islip, NY

Cascella & Sons Construction Corp designs and builds ADUs across Long Island from Central Islip. Units serve as in-law suites, rental apartments, guest houses or private home offices, planned to match the existing home and meet local zoning and building rules.

(631) 582-0100 70 Carleton Ave, Central Islip, NY 11722

Number 6: WMH Construction

4.5(15)out of 5, from 15 reviewson GoogleBrewster, NY

WMH Construction is a modular builder in Brewster, New York, that produces ADUs along with full homes. Its smaller units include in-law suites plus housing for caretakers, farms, schools and camps, built using factory construction.

(845) 278-1700 1995 NY-22, Brewster, NY 10509

Number 7: Remodel Your ADU or Garage with a Trusted Contractor

3.9(21)out of 5, from 21 reviewson GoogleNew York

Sweeten works on home additions and ADU projects in New York.

(212) 671-1713

Number 8: A new NYC house that can be yours for $100K

No Google reviews yetNew York

Number 9: One Build USA

No Google reviews yetNew York

OneBuild works on accessory dwelling units in the Hudson Valley region of New York. The company covers feasibility checks against each town's zoning rules, ADU design, financing questions and construction, and publishes notes on how local ADU regulations differ from one municipality to the next.

Number 10: Tinydream Homes

No Google reviews yetNew York

Tiny Dream Homes, run by builder Bob Small, offers consulting and building services for accessory dwelling units in Westchester. Homeowners in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts can hire him directly to guide an ADU project rather than going through a sales team.

What ADU builders charge in New York

In New York, a garage conversion ADU typically costs $78,000 – $195,000. Remodeling labor in New York runs about 30% above the US median, which accounts for most of the difference from the same project elsewhere.

How to choose between them

  • Check the license yourself. Where New York or New York licenses this work, the licensing board's own lookup confirms a license number in a minute. Do it before you sign, not after.
  • Get three bids on the same scope. Written down, split into labor, materials, allowances and anything structural. Most people compare a total against a total and end up choosing between two different projects.
  • Ask what is not included. Permits, debris removal, fixture and finish allowances, and repairs after demolition are the four that turn a cheap bid into an average one.
  • Never pay a large deposit up front. A deposit to order materials and hold a start date is normal. Half the total before anyone shows up is not.

How this list is ordered

These are the firms from Google's results for "adu builders new york city", with directories, chains and suppliers removed. They are ordered by Google rating weighted by review count, and the ratings shown are Google's. No firm pays to be listed or ranked. The list was last updated in October 2026.

ADU builders in New York: common questions

Can I build an ADU on my lot?

It depends on your city and state. California, Oregon and Washington have state laws that make ADUs allowed on most single-family lots. Elsewhere it is set by local zoning, so check lot size, setback and owner-occupancy rules with your city first.