Add Living Space Without Leaving Your Property
Custom ADU design and construction services in Nashville, Tennessee
You want additional living space but do not want to move or buy another property. An accessory dwelling unit gives you a separate, fully functional living area on your existing lot, whether you need rental income, space for family, or a private home office. In Nashville, ADUs are becoming a practical solution for homeowners who need flexibility without the cost and disruption of selling and relocating. Burks and Company, INC designs and builds ADUs that fit your property, meet local zoning requirements, and provide turnkey living space you can use right away.
ADU construction involves more than adding a small building to your backyard. You need to confirm that your lot meets setback and size requirements, obtain permits, connect utilities, and build a structure that complies with residential building codes. Burks and Company, INC handles zoning research, permit applications, site planning, and construction, delivering a detached or attached unit with its own kitchen, bathroom, and living area.
If you are considering an ADU in Nashville, contact Burks and Company, INC to discuss your property and what type of unit makes sense for your goals.
How an ADU Gets Built on Your Property
Your project starts with a site evaluation to determine where the ADU can be placed based on setbacks, access, and utility connections. Burks and Company, INC reviews your property layout, confirms zoning compliance, and works with you to design a unit that fits your budget and intended use. In Nashville, most ADUs require a foundation, full framing, roofing, siding, and interior finishes identical to primary residences.
Once permits are approved, construction begins with site preparation, foundation work, and utility trenching for water, sewer, and electrical service. You will see the structure go up quickly, with framing, roofing, and exterior finishes completed before interior work begins. After insulation, drywall, flooring, and fixtures are installed, you have a finished unit with heating, cooling, plumbing, and electrical systems ready for occupancy.
Burks and Company, INC coordinates inspections at each stage to confirm the work meets code. The final inspection clears the unit for use, and you receive documentation showing the ADU was built to local standards and is legal for rental or family occupancy.
Most people want to know if an ADU will work for them
Homeowners planning ADU projects usually ask about zoning restrictions, how utilities get connected, and whether the unit can be rented out legally.
Nashville allows ADUs on most residential lots, but you must meet minimum lot size, setback, and height requirements. Burks and Company, INC reviews your property and confirms eligibility before starting design work.
Yes, as long as the unit meets local building and occupancy codes and your property is zoned for rental use. Burks and Company, INC ensures the ADU is built to code so you can rent it without complications.
Size depends on your lot dimensions and local regulations, but most detached ADUs in Nashville range from 400 to 1,200 square feet. Burks and Company, INC helps you design a unit that maximizes usable space within allowable limits.
An ADU gives you flexible living space that increases your property value and opens up options for rental income or multigenerational living. Burks and Company, INC manages the entire process in Nashville, from zoning approval through final inspection, so you get a finished unit that works the way you need it to.
