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ADU builders in Richmond

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

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Garage conversion ADU
$53,500 – $133,500existing structure
Detached ADU
$133,500 – $356,000new build, utilities
Prefab ADU
$107,000 – $267,000unit, foundation, install
Richmond vs US
-11%well below the US median

Licensing in Virginia. Virginia contractors need a Class A, B or C license from DPOR, depending on job size.

Number 1: Imkat Construction

4.9(100)out of 5, from 100 reviewson GoogleSacramento, CA

IMKAT Homes designs and builds custom ADUs in California cities including Richmond and San Jose, with Sacramento among its listed areas. Its process covers plans, engineering, permits and construction, carrying each unit from concept to completion.

(916) 269-5275 1300 W National Dr Suite 120, Sacramento, CA 95834

Number 2: Dallan Construction

5.0(3)out of 5, from 3 reviewson GoogleRichmond, VA

Dallan Construction builds accessory dwelling units in the Richmond, Virginia area and offers a catalog of ADU house plans. Designs include craftsman, modern farmhouse, traditional and modern styles, mostly one- and two-bedroom units of roughly 650 to 870 square feet.

(804) 421-9326 4900 Fitzhugh Ave, Richmond, VA 23230

Number 3: RIC design build

5.0(1)out of 5, from 1 reviewson GoogleRichmond, VA

RIC design build is a Richmond firm that designs and builds home renovations and additions. Its projects include porch work on a historic rowhouse in the Fan District and accessory dwelling units, with an emphasis on sustainable materials.

(804) 986-2355 21 S Sheppard St #1, Richmond, VA 23221

Number 4: Squarepoint Builders

5.0(1)out of 5, from 1 reviewson GoogleRichmond

Square Point Builders builds accessory dwelling units in Richmond, Virginia, and the surrounding counties. Projects start with a visit to walk the property and discuss what the owner has in mind.

(804) 256-8119

Number 5: General Contractor in Richmond, VA

4.8(63)out of 5, from 63 reviewson GoogleMechanicsville, VA

AHG Construction and Remodeling is a residential remodeler near Richmond, Virginia, based in Mechanicsville. Its work for Richmond-area homeowners includes exterior makeovers, whole-house renovations, conversions of existing spaces and new home additions.

(804) 299-3155 9600 Atlee Station Rd, Mechanicsville, VA 23116

Number 6: Building an ADU in Richmond? Everything You Need to ...

4.5(16)out of 5, from 16 reviewson GoogleRichmond, VA

Based in Richmond, Virginia, this contractor handles home renovations, remodels, additions and exterior remodeling. The company also builds accessory dwelling units for homeowners who want to add separate living space to their property.

(804) 823-2070 12564 Patterson Ave, Richmond, VA 23238

Number 7: Makara Builders

4.2(5)out of 5, from 5 reviewson GoogleGaithersburg, MD

Makara Builders, based in Montgomery County, Maryland, builds accessory dwelling units across Maryland, Washington, DC and Virginia. Homeowners use the units as home offices, homes for adult children or aging parents, or rentals, and the company first checks whether a given property can take an ADU.

(240) 599-5949 15800 Gaither Dr #210, Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Number 8: ADU Builders in Virginia

No Google reviews yetRichmond

Virginia Backyard Homes designs and builds accessory dwelling units across Virginia, including the Richmond area, as a single design-build team. Project types include garage conversions, freestanding backyard cottages, ADUs inside the main house and barndominiums on rural land, starting with a written feasibility review of the lot.

Number 9: ADU builder in McLean, VA

No Google reviews yetRichmond

US Home Design Build creates accessory dwelling units in McLean and across Northern Virginia. Its projects include detached guest cottages, converted garages and basement suites for owners adding living space to existing properties.

Number 10: ADU Contractor Richmond

No Google reviews yetRichmond

SDW Construction is a family-owned ADU builder in Richmond, CA, working across the Bay Area. It handles permits, construction and scheduling for units that house aging parents, adult children or renters.

What ADU builders charge in Richmond

In Richmond, a garage conversion ADU typically costs $53,500 – $133,500. Remodeling labor in Richmond runs about 11% 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 Virginia or Richmond 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 richmond va", 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 Richmond: 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.