Six stages. One accountable team.
No mysterious handoffs between an architect, a contractor, and a stranger you never met. One team, six clear stages, and you approve every one.
Free Quick-Fit Check
You answer five questions. We give you an honest read on whether SB 531 is likely to work on your lot. No cost, no obligation.
Readiness Assessment
Paid on-site feasibility. Setbacks, utilities, septic/sewer, county rules, cost band and design direction — in writing. Credited toward design if you move forward.
Architectural design
Two to three schematic directions, then a single developed design with plans, elevations and finish palette. You approve every stage before we move on.
Engineering & permit set
Structural, MEP, civil (as needed), and the full permit set — ready to file the week SB 531 opens filings, or immediately in ADU-ready counties.
Construction
One accountable superintendent, real weekly updates, and no ghosting. We're VA Class A licensed and insured.
Handover
Final walk, punch, and a warranty package. Rental-ready if that's your goal, family-move-in-ready if that's your goal.
Frequently asked
How long does a Virginia ADU project take?+
Plan on roughly 8–14 months from first conversation to finished keys: a few weeks for the Readiness Assessment, two to four months for design and engineering, county permit review, then construction. Starting design in 2026 is what puts permit-ready plans in hand the week SB 531 opens filings on July 1, 2027.
What is the Quick-Fit Check?+
A free five-question screen that gives you an honest read on whether SB 531 and your lot are likely to work together. No cost and no obligation.
What is the difference between the Quick-Fit and the Readiness Assessment?+
The Quick-Fit is a free, remote screen based on what you tell us. The Readiness Assessment is a paid on-site feasibility study covering setbacks, utilities, septic or sewer capacity, county rules, a cost band and a design direction — delivered in writing and credited toward design if you move forward.
Do you handle permits and engineering, or do I hire that separately?+
We handle it. Structural, MEP and civil engineering plus the full permit set are part of our scope, so there is no handoff between an architect, an engineer and a contractor who never met.
Are you licensed and insured in Virginia?+
Yes. We are a Virginia Class A licensed and insured design-build contractor, license #2705195817.
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