Keep the everyday goal in view
Explain how you want to use the finished space. Separate the changes you need now from features you may want to consider later.
For your home and the way you live
ADU builders
in Denver, CO.
Make space for independent living close to home. Metro helps you discuss an attached or detached accessory dwelling unit around your property, the people who will use it and the information needed for a construction estimate.
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Make the scope clear
A separate home.
A connected plan.
An ADU needs to work as a dwelling, not simply as another room. Consider privacy, everyday access and the main house together.
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Attached or detached living
Compare how a unit connects to the main house, uses the yard and provides an entry. Bring an initial layout or describe the arrangement you want to explore.
Explore the possibilities 02Space for daily routines
Plan sleeping, cooking, bathing, storage and laundry around the intended household. Think about circulation and furniture before choosing finishes.
Explore the possibilities 03The property beyond the walls
Discuss the route to the unit, outdoor privacy, utility connections and access for construction. The backyard and the existing home are part of the project.
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A smaller home.
A full everyday life.
Compare the layouts, finishes and everyday uses that fit your project. Bring the details you like into the estimate conversation.
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Your home.
Your priorities.
Start with what matters to your household. Discuss the decisions, existing conditions and daily routines that the project needs to account for.
Plan around life at home
Discuss access, pets, parking, protection and the rooms or outdoor areas you need to keep using while work is planned.
Understand what the proposal covers
Ask about existing conditions, selections, allowances and exclusions. Clear assumptions make the next decision easier.
Working with Metro
From the first conversation
to a defined plan.
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Start with the address and intended use
Share who the unit is for, the property address, any plans and your current stage. Keep the household needs distinct from assumptions about rental income.
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Review the site and dwelling layout
Discuss the proposed position, entry, utilities and access. Identify the design, survey and city information needed to develop the scope.
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Define what the estimate covers
Separate the dwelling, site work, utility work, finish selections and approval steps. Review allowances and exclusions before comparing construction pricing.
Denver planning and estimate details
The lot matters
as much as the layout.
Denver’s ADU permitting guide is the starting resource for a property within the City and County of Denver. Share the exact address and any known zoning or landmark information so the proposed unit can be reviewed against the property.
Alley access, an existing garage, the route to utilities and the relationship to neighbors can all affect the questions to resolve. An existing structure is not automatically ready to become a dwelling. Properties in nearby cities follow their own local processes.
Denver’s ADU permitting and planning guide- Unit arrangement and site work
Attached and detached plans can involve different foundations, connections and access needs.
- Kitchen, bathroom and utilities
Include the intended fixtures, appliances, service routes and any unresolved capacity questions.
- Design and finish decisions
A clear plan and documented allowances make construction estimates easier to compare.
A useful estimate names the work, assumptions, allowances and exclusions. Share the decisions that are still open.
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Questions worth
working through.
Bring these details into the first conversation so the proposed work matches your priorities.
Can every Denver lot have an ADU?
Do not assume eligibility from a neighborhood name or another property’s project. Review the address, applicable zoning and the current city requirements before committing to a design.
Do I need to know whether it will be attached or detached?
An early conversation can compare both ideas. Share the available space, intended household and any existing drawings so the options can be narrowed.
Can an ADU be used by family?
Family living is a useful starting point for the layout conversation. Explain privacy, access, storage and any mobility needs so the room plan reflects daily use.
Will an ADU guarantee rental income?
No rental income, occupancy or return is guaranteed. Establish the intended use and check applicable rules separately from the construction estimate.
The next useful step
Keep the whole
project connected.
Use the related service pages to compare the work you need. Share the exact property address to discuss coverage and the right local process.
Let’s talk about your project
Tell us what
you want to change.
Share the home location, the outcome you want and your current planning stage. Metro can review the proposed project with you.
- The property address and available plans
- Who will use the unit and the rooms they need
- Photos of the yard, access and existing structures
- Your design stage and preferred timing