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ADU builders in Raleigh

The 9 ADU builders from Google's results for Raleigh, North Carolina, ordered by Google rating weighted by review count. No firm pays to be listed or ranked.

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Garage conversion ADU
$52,000 – $130,500existing structure
Detached ADU
$130,500 – $348,000new build, utilities
Prefab ADU
$104,500 – $261,000unit, foundation, install
Raleigh vs US
-13%well below the US median

Licensing in North Carolina. North Carolina licenses general contractors through the NC Licensing Board for General Contractors for larger projects.

Number 1: CQC Home

5.0(32)out of 5, from 32 reviewson GoogleRaleigh, NC

CQC Home builds ADUs and home additions in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Apex, Chapel Hill and Wake Forest. The company takes homeowners through design, budget planning, permits and the build on projects that add living space to existing properties in the Triangle.

(984) 480-5521 5200 Greens Dairy Rd Ste 105, Raleigh, NC 27616

Number 2: Cary Remodeling

5.0(20)out of 5, from 20 reviewson GoogleCary, NC

Operating as Paradise Found Construction, Cary Remodeling builds ADUs in Raleigh, mostly in-law suites plus guest houses. The firm guides each project from design and permits through final inspection for homeowners adding separate living space for relatives.

(919) 830-7218 7151 O'Kelly Chapel Rd #245, Cary, NC 27519

Number 3: Grind Stone Builder

5.0(3)out of 5, from 3 reviewson GoogleRaleigh

GrindStone Construction designs and builds ADUs and tiny homes in Apex and the wider Raleigh area. Its backyard units serve multigenerational families and homeowners looking to add rental income, with the company delivering projects on a turnkey basis.

(984) 777-9917

Number 4: Tiny Homes Raleigh

4.3(13)out of 5, from 13 reviewson GoogleRaleigh, NC

Tiny Homes Raleigh designs and builds custom tiny houses, cottages and accessory dwelling units in Raleigh, Wilmington and nearby cities. Clients can start from existing floor plans or a custom design, and the company handles permitting.

(919) 205-3206 807 Spring Forest Rd #1600, Raleigh, NC 27609

Number 5: Homes

No Google reviews yetRaleigh

Homes is listed under ADU builders in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Number 6: ADU Collection

No Google reviews yetRaleigh, NC

Atmos Architecture is listed among ADU builders in the Raleigh, North Carolina area.

(919) 230-2802 2920 Forestville Rd, Raleigh, NC 27616

Number 7: Eastern ADU

No Google reviews yetRaleigh

Eastern ADU is listed among ADU builders serving Raleigh, North Carolina.

Number 8: Attune Homes

No Google reviews yetRaleigh

Attune Homes builds accessory dwellings in Raleigh using small-footprint designs pre-approved by the city and drawn with local architect Heather Ferrell. Models range from a 480-square-foot studio to a 960-square-foot unit with two or more bedrooms, built with healthy materials.

Number 9: Mabrey Construction

No Google reviews yetRaleigh

Across Durham, Raleigh and the Triangle, Mabrey Construction builds backyard cottages, garage apartments and other accessory dwelling unit conversions. Projects run from an initial zoning review through design and construction to occupancy approval, and the firm also builds custom homes, additions and outdoor living spaces.

What ADU builders charge in Raleigh

In Raleigh, a garage conversion ADU typically costs $52,000 – $130,500. Remodeling labor in Raleigh runs about 13% below 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 North Carolina or Raleigh 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 raleigh", 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 Raleigh: 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.