Design, permits and build. One Dallas team.
Dallas ADU Builders for the People You Love.
Guest houses, in-law suites and home additions built to match your house. Most builders in Dallas can't get the permit. We can.
Build Your ADU →See Our Work →Estate ADU designs, permits and builds ADUs in Dallas, from backyard guest houses to garage conversions. We'll tell you what fits before you spend a dime.
- 01Design to keys, one team
- 02We pull the permit
- 03Built to match your house
- 04Dallas Builders Association member
Why families build
A Safe Place for Mom or Dad, Steps From Your Back Door
Most families call us after something changes. A fall. A parent who shouldn't live alone anymore.
Assisted living feels far away. Moving in together means nobody gets a door to close. An in-law suite or backyard guest house solves both. Mom gets her own front door and a zero-step entry. You get to walk over for coffee.
Growing family instead? Same idea. More room, same street. We build in Lakewood, the M Streets, Highland Park, University Park and across Dallas.
What we build
What We Build in Dallas
One team for the design, the permit and the build.
01
Backyard ADU's & Guest Houses
A full home in your backyard with its own bedroom, bath, kitchen and front door.
Explore →02
In-Law Suites
Room for a parent to live on their own, close enough to check in every day. Attached or detached.
Explore →03
Home Additions
Add up to 1,000 sq ft to an older Dallas home without losing what you love about it. We know how to tie into a 100-year-old house.
Explore →04
Garage Conversions
Turn the garage nobody parks in into a garage apartment or home office. Usually the fastest way to add a unit.
Explore →Process
A Clear Path From Idea to Move-In
You always know what happens next, what it costs, and who's responsible.
See the full process →- 01
Plan and Evaluate
We review your goals, your lot and zoning so you know what's possible before you spend more.
- 02
Design and Approve
Drawings, elevations and every document for city and HOA review. Approved plans and accurate pricing.
- 03
Build and Complete
Our team manages scheduling, trades, quality and updates from start to finish.
Our work
The Work Speaks First
Bedroom
Custom tile shower
Exterior
About us
The Dallas Team Behind Estate ADU
We help Dallas families keep the people they love close, with ADUs, in-law suites and additions that get permitted and fit the neighborhood.
Ryan Huston and Jeff Karr ran large commercial builds before starting Estate ADU. When they started, Ryan gathered every ADU bid he could find in Dallas. Some came in at double a fair price, and he kept meeting homeowners whose builder couldn't get a permit. So they built a team that focuses on ADUs and handles the permit for you, out of an office on Greenville Ave.
- Dallas Builders Association
- Texas Association of Builders
- Licensed and insured
Where we build
Serving Established Dallas Neighborhoods
We build in Dallas and the Park Cities, mostly in older neighborhoods where zoning and conservation district rules trip up other builders. Don't see your street? Call us. We'll tell you straight if we can help.
See all service areas →East Dallas
Lakewood, M Streets, Lower Greenville, White Rock, Casa View
Park Cities
Highland Park, University Park
Preston Hollow & North Dallas
Preston Hollow, North Dallas, Midway Hollow
Lake Highlands
Lake Highlands
Bluffview & Love Field
Bluffview, Greenway Parks
Oak Cliff & West Dallas
Kessler Park, Winnetka Heights
Not sure if you're in our area? Call (214) 949-5192.
Client words
“We met with multiple companies to get quotes for our backyard tiny house. Jeff and his team were by far the most professional and gave us a competitive quote.”
Justin Wenokur
Resources
Dallas ADU Guides
Straight answers on cost, permits and financing from the team that pulls the permits.
What an ADU Costs in Dallas
Real price ranges by type and size, plus the fees nobody mentions.
Read →Dallas ADU Permit Guide
What Dallas, Highland Park and University Park allow, and how to get approved.
Read →How Dallas Families Pay for an ADU
HELOCs, construction loans and what banks look for.
Read →What a Home Addition Costs in Dallas
What drives the price on an older Dallas home.
Read →Questions
Dallas ADU Questions, Answered
Every lot is different. For exact numbers, start with a free lot check.
How much does an ADU cost in Dallas?
Your lot, size and finishes set the final number, and you get a real range after a free lot check.
Can I build an ADU on my lot in Dallas?
Often, yes. In the City of Dallas, a backyard unit with a kitchen usually needs a special exception from the Board of Adjustment, unless your lot is in an ADU overlay. Highland Park and University Park have their own rules. We check yours for free.
Dallas ADU permit guide →How long does it take to build an ADU?
Timing depends on your property, design and permitting. We'll discuss a timeline for your project during the lot check.
Do you handle permits and HOA approval?
Yes. We prepare the drawings, file with the city, present at the Board of Adjustment if you need it and work with your HOA. It's the part most builders struggle with, and it's usually why families call us.
Will an ADU match my house?
It should. We design around your roofline, materials and style so it looks like it was always there. In conservation districts like Lakewood and the M Streets, the city reviews that too.
Can I finance an ADU?
Yes. Many Dallas families use a HELOC or a construction loan.
How Dallas homeowners finance ADUs →Start here
Find Out What Fits on Your Lot
Tell us about your property and who it's for. We'll check the zoning, sketch what fits and give you a real price range. Free, with no pressure.
☎ (214) 949-5192