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ADU builders in Salt Lake City

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

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Garage conversion ADU
$55,000 – $138,000existing structure
Detached ADU
$138,000 – $368,000new build, utilities
Prefab ADU
$110,500 – $276,000unit, foundation, install
Salt Lake City vs US
-8%below the US median

Licensing in Utah. Utah contractors need a license from the Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL).

Number 1: Citizen Builders

5.0(22)out of 5, from 22 reviewson GoogleSalt Lake City, UT

Citizen Builders builds accessory dwelling units in Salt Lake City, Utah. Recent work includes a two-story ADU, an uncommon project type in the city given the small number of ADU permits approved there.

(801) 699-6026 6563 Cottonwood St, Salt Lake City, UT 84107

Number 2: ADU Builder in Salt Lake County

5.0(9)out of 5, from 9 reviewson GoogleProvo, UT

Platypus is a design-build ADU contractor for Salt Lake County and the Provo area. It handles detached backyard units, attached units, and basement and garage conversions, planning each around access, utilities, parking, drainage and structure on the existing lot.

(385) 314-4443 573 700 W, Provo, UT 84601

Number 3: Build Small

5.0(6)out of 5, from 6 reviewson GoogleProvo, UT

Build Small builds turnkey ADUs and small homes on homeowners' existing lots in Utah, working from a set of published models. Permitting is handled in-house, and the company serves the Provo area and surrounding communities.

(385) 685-8566 55 N University Ave, Provo, UT 84601

Number 4: Utah ADU Builder

5.0(5)out of 5, from 5 reviewson GoogleSalt Lake City

From its base in Lehi, Cocoon Homes handles design, permitting and construction of backyard ADUs along the Wasatch Front, including the Salt Lake City area. Units are built on the property by the company's Utah crew, and permit submissions to each city are part of the job.

(801) 919-9666

Number 5: ADU Utah

5.0(1)out of 5, from 1 reviewson GoogleBountiful, UT

ADU Utah builds accessory dwelling units in the Bountiful, Utah area.

(385) 352-3391 175 E 200 S, Bountiful, UT 84010

Number 6: ADU America

5.0(1)out of 5, from 1 reviewson GoogleSalt Lake City

ADU America builds accessory dwelling units in the Salt Lake City area.

(312) 900-8250

Number 7: Roper Buildings

4.8(104)out of 5, from 104 reviewson GoogleOgden, UT

Roper Buildings designs and builds detached accessory dwelling units with post-frame construction for properties around Ogden and elsewhere in Utah. Each unit is planned to fit its lot and can serve as a guest house, home office or rental space.

(801) 689-3630 1656 W 2550 S, Ogden, UT 84401

Number 8: Nest Tinyhomes

4.6(44)out of 5, from 44 reviewson GoogleMillcreek, UT

Nest Tiny Homes builds detached ADUs and tiny homes in Utah from its Millcreek base. One recent project in Farmington is a two-bedroom, two-bath detached unit with an open living, dining and kitchen layout, designed for rental use or multigenerational living.

(801) 903-2219 4190 Highland Dr, Millcreek, UT 84124

Number 9: ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS

No Google reviews yetSalt Lake City

Johnston Construction is a Salt Lake City general contractor that designs and builds accessory dwelling units in Salt Lake City and Park City. Projects range from basement apartments to backyard cottages, used for guests, renters, aging parents or home offices.

Number 10: ADU Builders Utah

No Google reviews yetSalt Lake City

Operating statewide with a presence in Salt Lake City, A to Z ADU Utah handles design, permitting and construction of modern accessory dwelling units. Its work includes detached ADUs, basement and garage conversions, and home additions.

What ADU builders charge in Salt Lake City

In Salt Lake City, a garage conversion ADU typically costs $55,000 – $138,000. Remodeling labor in Salt Lake City runs about 8% 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 Utah or Salt Lake City 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 salt lake 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 Salt Lake City: 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.