Considering adding a backyard cottage, also referred to as a Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit or ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) to your property in Seattle or the greater Puget Sound area? As trusted Puget Sound builders, J & M Remodel specializes in creating custom living spaces designed specifically for your lifestyle and property.
Why Build an ADU?
Building an ADU on your property offers numerous benefits:
- Rental Income: Generate additional monthly income through short-term or long-term rentals.
- Family Housing: Provide independent living spaces for aging parents or young adults.
- Home Office or Studio: Enjoy a separate, peaceful workspace right at home.
- Increased Property Value: Enhance the market value of your home with a versatile living space.
Navigating the ADU Process in Seattle
At J & M Remodel, we simplify the ADU building process:
Planning Your Project:
- Understand Zoning Laws: Seattle’s ADU guidelines specify size, placement, and occupancy rules. Our experts guide you through these complexities effortlessly.
- Set Your Budget: Expect costs ranging from $100,000–$300,000 based on size, features, and finishes.
- Define Your Purpose: Clarify if your ADU will serve as a rental, guest house, or personal workspace.
Steps to Building Your ADU:
- Permits & Approval: We assist in securing all necessary permits through the Seattle Services Portal, ensuring compliance from the start.
- Customized Design: Collaborate with our designers and architects to optimize your ADU’s space and aesthetics.
- Quality Construction: Our skilled construction team handles every detail, from laying the foundation and framing to plumbing, electrical, and final touches.
- Inspection & Move-In: Complete final inspections seamlessly, allowing you to enjoy your new ADU without delay.
Project Showcase: Our Work in Action
Explore some of our recent Seattle-area ADU projects:
- Lake City Backyard Cottage: A two-story accessory dwelling unit designed to provide comfortable living for family members. This project features a full kitchen, bathroom, spacious bedroom, loft area, ample storage, and a large great room. The design maintains harmony with the existing home’s style.
- Queen Anne Carriage House Conversion: An existing outbuilding transformed into a cozy and functional DADU. The remodel includes a kitchenette, enclosed glass shower, sleeping loft accessed via a modular ladder, and salvaged wood paneling to retain a rustic charm. Skylights and custom windows were added to enhance natural light.
Tips for Achieving the Best Results:
• Incorporate eco-friendly features like energy-efficient appliances, solar panels, and sustainable materials.
• Optimize your space with clever storage solutions and multifunctional furnishings.
• Work with seasoned professionals who specialize in ADUs to ensure all city requirements and regulations are met.
Ready to Get Started?
Curious about the costs or how an ADU can fit into your backyard? Let’s discuss your vision! Call (206) 915-5667 or contact us at jandmremodel.com for a free estimate.
We proudly serve customers in Seattle, Bellevue, and communities in the greater Puget Sound. Transform your backyard into a functional and valuable space with a custom ADU built by the experts at J & M Remodel.
Special Offer for Customers Interested in a DADU Addition
In partnership with Movement Mortgage, we can offer excellent financing options for your project.
Our client loved their existing home in their Lake City neighborhood but needed more room when it became necessary to provide a space for mom. They knew it would also be a worthwhile investment for years because new regulations make selling “mother-in-law” cottages separately from the main home possible. The gain from this investment could be realized as either rental income or a lump sum for their retirement.
We referred our client to one of J & M’s preferred designers, whom we worked with to develop an ideal floorplan with an exterior design in keeping with the existing home’s style. The two-story layout includes a full kitchen, bathroom, a spacious bedroom and loft area, ample storage, and a large great room. The entry leads to the kitchen and great room area, which features beautiful hardwood flooring and abundant recessed lighting overhead.
Take a visual tour through this beautiful cottage by clicking any image in the gallery below:
We worked closely with our clients and their designer on a complete kitchen, living room, dining room, and stair remodel, and J & M was able to turn their vision into reality seamlessly. The style of this project is one of our favorites to date. The color palate is incredibly soft and warm, a welcome change from the modern, clean lines we often see. The abundant lighting, ample workspace and storage in the kitchen, including a walk-in pantry, make it beautiful and extremely practical. The storage continues into the dining and living areas with built-in cabinets throughout. The project was a complete success and we were happy when the client left a great review of their experience working with us here:
We LOVE our remodel! We remodeled our kitchen, living room, dining room and stairs. Down to the studs. J&M let us use our own designs that we worked with an external designer on. They had a dedicated contractor on site for the majority of the project, and were open to feedback throughout the process. In the end, we’ve received a high quality, custom renovation that we know will add value to our home. I’m excited to live in this house with these updates for years to come.
As the client mentioned, the contrast between the new design that we executed and the previous areas couldn’t be more different.
The best part of this major kitchen renovation was the early collaboration with our client to develop ideas that could maximize their space, accommodate their large family, and get the most out of their project.
Many changes were made, including bringing the lake view to the fore by removing two large walls and arches and installing a large slider and new windows, incorporating a huge kitchen island, two dishwashers to handle their family needs, and a standalone refrigerator and freezer. Design elements included a custom hood wrap, stained glulam ceiling beam, intricate mother-of-pearl tile backsplash and fireplace surround, and many more.
Our client said it best:
“Start to finish this has been the only time I have ever hired a contractor and not only felt completely taken care of but also had the peace of mind that they had my best interest at the top of their priorities.”
“My wife and I could not be happier with the outcome but their guidance through the entire experience is what truly blew our minds.”
To read the entire review click here https://g.co/kgs/J3tAY5Y
Take a visual tour through this beautiful home by clicking in the gallery below including before pictures:
Our clients were new transplants to the Seattle metropolitan area, choosing to be close to our world-renowned Children’s Hospital. They were unfamiliar with the area but found a rare 1923 home in Montlake. The home was located exactly where they wanted to be but required extensive updating. They contracted with J & M to renovate the kitchen, dining area, staircase, lighting, trim, baseboards, and flooring on both the main level and the basement. The kitchen was extensively renovated by opening up walls and integrating them with the adjacent dining area and living space. The kitchen became the first thing you would see, whether entering through the front or side door of the home. The new layout changed the look of the dark and compartmentalized craftsman style while flowing with the classic lines of the home’s architecture. The kitchen design included top-of-the-line Bosch, Liebherr, and Fisher + Paykel appliances, completely custom cabinetry, and a walk-in pantry with a custom sliding door.
Take a visual tour through this beautiful home by clicking in the gallery below.
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J&M Remodel has grown over the years thanks our customers, many of whom have returned for follow-on projects after the initial work was complete. View all of our projects on this page
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J & M Remodel created a spa-like bathroom and a pet friendly pool deck for a couple whose project was featured on the Animal Cribs show on cable TV’s Animal Planet channel during the 2017 season. The couple's Chocolate Lab Turf goes to work with his owner Sergio at the Seattle Seahawks training facility in Renton. Read more about the project and view the TV episode.
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