Build Home Addition - Detached Accessory Structure in Smyrna

[Kabir Wolly]

Hello everyone,

I am reposting this here as I didn't get traction in the Contractors' Forum. 

I am trying to build an ADU/Granny Flat at the back of a property in Smyrna, GA. I have been in extensive communication with the city planning department and understand the zoning requirements (it is allowed). I have reached out a bunch of contractors already with no real response.  I have full architectural plans and would appreciate a recommendation to any trusted contractor(s) that has experience building this type of home addition in the Atlanta Metro Area. Thank you.

Cheers,

Kenny

[Azeez K.]

Hi @Kabir Wolly

I have built an ADU in metro Atlanta and can certainly speak from experience. When you say you have the full architectural plans do you mean you have the building permit ready to go or just got the architectural plans? Simply having architectural plans don't mean much you have to go through the city planning department and get the necessary permits ready. If you haven't done that you would need to do this even before getting a contractor.

You may not get a response from contractors that's they way unfortunately unless you know someone. To provide bids etc takes lot of time and effort so unless you have everything ready to go you may not get a response. Below are the pictures of the ADU. Feel free to reach out to me as I can provide some pointers that will save you a lot of money and trouble in the long run. Best of Luck