ADUs · Dallas-Fort Worth · Houston · Austin
ADU planning and builds in Texas
An ADU needs more than a pretty floor plan to actually work. Whether you want a detached ADU, a garage apartment, a guest suite, or a rental-ready backyard build, TrueForm plans it around the things that make or break it — site access, utilities, drainage, privacy, HVAC, fire separation, exterior matching, kitchen and bath selections, and your local permit rules — and lays it all out before you commit.
What's included
- Feasibility review for lot, access, utilities, parking, privacy, and setbacks
- Permit, HOA, tree, drainage, and impervious-cover notes by metro
- Kitchenette, bath, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, insulation, and envelope scope
- Exterior finish, roofing, siding, window, door, and lighting coordination
- Good / Better / Best finish boards for rental-ready or family-use goals
Pricing and scope
Detached ADUs commonly begin as site-specific quotes rather than fixed packages. Planning often starts around $180-$350+ per square foot, with utilities, foundation, design, permits, and finish level driving the final number.
DFW, Houston, and Austin planning notes
Austin ADUs need early attention to tree, impervious-cover, utility, and neighborhood rules. Houston ADUs need drainage, flood history, and wind-driven rain planning. DFW ADUs need foundation and HOA review in many suburbs.
Frequently asked
Does TrueForm handle ADUs in Austin?
Yes. Austin ADUs are in scope, with early review for permits, protected trees, impervious cover, access, utilities, and neighborhood rules.
Can an ADU be used for rental income?
Often, but local rules, parking, utilities, privacy, insurance, and finish durability must be checked before design is finalized.
What should be decided before pricing an ADU?
Size, utility connection path, foundation type, kitchen and bath level, HVAC, exterior matching, access, drainage, and permit path all affect price.
Start the scope
Same-day response. We confirm the service area, inspect the project, write the scope, and give you a fixed price before work starts.