What you ran into before
- “We don't really do ADUs” — or wasn't sure about the permits and zoning
- Quote was one number, then it crept up halfway through
- Goes quiet for days — you do the chasing
- Gone the second the check clears — no warranty
Want your mom close, or the rental income — but no idea if an ADU is legal on your lot? We do.
A finished ADU rents for roughly $1,200–$1,800/mo in Utah County.
Plus an honest answer on whether it's worth doing — even if that's “not yet.”
“Honest and fair — no surprises.”
Prefer to talk? (801) 515-3594
Is this you?
Most folks who call us about an ADU have a clear reason — family close by or rental income — but a pile of unknowns about zoning, permits, and what their lot actually allows. We sort that out for you.
“I want my mom close — but not living in my house.”
“I'd love the rental income, but I have no idea if an ADU is even legal on my lot.”
“I called a builder and he wasn't even sure about the ADU permits.”
“I want a real apartment — its own kitchen and entrance — not just a finished basement.”
“The work is incredible and so beautiful.”
What clients say
“He and his crew were prompt, professional, thorough, and was able to do the job ahead of schedule. Price was fair and competitive. We are very happy and satisfied with the work that was done and will definitely look to Dakota at Lynnwood Construction for our next projects.”
“Their pricing was honest and fair, no surprises, just great work at a reasonable cost — especially considering that we were on a tight budget to begin with.”
“They were very respectful and got the job done in a timely manner! The work is incredible and so beautiful, and detail oriented.”
“He did an amazing job and showed up when he said he would. He finished in a timely manner and was excellent at sending pictures of the finished product to me.”
“Great attention to detail, which I feel is rare. The pricing was also fair and the work excellent.”
“They were great with communication to keep us up to date, worked in a timely manner, and the workmanship was excellent.”
Why homeowners pick us for ADUs
Most folks who call us about an ADU have already been told 'maybe' by the city or 'we don't really do those' by a builder. Here's what changes when you hire a crew that actually does them.
“Prompt, professional, thorough, and was able to do the job ahead of schedule. Price was fair and competitive.”
Featured projects
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A private suite with its own kitchen — bright white cabinets, quartz counters, stainless appliances. Family close by, but with their own space.
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Our work
“He went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect.”
How to get started
You're not signing anything by filling out a form. Here's exactly what happens next — quick, simple, and no pressure.
A few quick questions about your lot and the kind of ADU you're picturing, plus your contact info. It lands on our phone the second you hit submit.
60 secondsA real text from us, not a robot. 93% of new requests get a reply within 2 minutes during business hours.
MinutesWe talk through what you want the unit for, your lot, your timeline, and the zoning basics. Straight answers, no pitch.
Same day or nextWe come to your property, look at the actual space and setbacks, and tell you what's possible. You walk away with a real plan for your ADU — zero commitment.
Within a few days“Great attention to detail, which I feel is rare.”
Asked before
Often yes — but it depends on your city, your lot size, setbacks, parking, and owner-occupancy rules, and those vary across Utah County. We check your specific lot and tell you straight what's allowed before you spend a dime — detached, attached, basement, or none at all.
We handle it. We pull the permits, coordinate the plans, and schedule the inspections so the unit is built by the book. You don't have to chase the city — that's our job.
That depends on your lot, your budget, and what you want the unit for. A basement apartment is usually the most affordable; a garage conversion reuses what you've got; a detached unit gives the most privacy and rental appeal. We walk your property and tell you which one actually makes sense for you.
Usually yes, but the rules depend on your city — some allow long-term rentals freely, some restrict short-term/Airbnb, and some require you to live on the property. We'll tell you exactly what your city allows so you build a unit you can actually rent the way you want.
A true ADU does — its own private entrance, a full kitchen, and a bathroom, so it lives like a real apartment, not just a finished basement. Separate utilities or a separate meter are possible too; we'll walk you through what makes sense for renting versus family.
Cost depends on the type and size, so we walk the property in person before we quote — no guessing over the phone. The price you sign is the price you pay, unless you ask for a change or we hit something hidden, and either way you see and approve the cost first.
It depends on the type — a basement or garage conversion is faster than a detached unit that needs a foundation. Permitting adds time up front. We give you a real timeline at the walkthrough, not a maybe, and we keep you updated the whole way.
Generally yes — a legal, permitted ADU adds living space and rental potential, both of which buyers and appraisers value. The key word is permitted — unpermitted work can actually hurt your value and fail inspection later, which is exactly why we do it the right way.
a detached ADU or casita can bring steady monthly rental income that helps offset your mortgage (the page shows a typical Utah County range); many owners use that income to cover much of the build over time. We'll talk through realistic numbers for your situation during the estimate.
“I highly recommend Dakota at Lynnwood Construction.”
Ready when you are
Most projects take 2–3 conversations to know if we’re a fit. Yours starts with a 60-second form or a phone call — whichever you prefer.
We reply personally — no call center, no bots.“He finished in a timely manner and was excellent in sending pictures of the finished product to me.”