Add livable square footage, generate rental income, and transform your outdoor space โ all with one contractor who handles design, permits, and construction in-house across DFW.
From converting a garage into a fully equipped guest suite to building a covered outdoor kitchen from scratch โ we design and build it all, from permit to final inspection.
Your two-car garage is often the most underutilized square footage on your property. We convert attached garages into fully finished ADUs, guest suites, home offices, or studios โ with insulation, drywall, flooring, full electrical, plumbing, and HVAC to make them comfortable year-round in the Texas climate.
We design and build standalone accessory dwelling units from the ground up โ new foundation, framing, roofing, full mechanical systems, and all interior finishes. Ideal for short-term rental income, multigenerational living, or adding a private guest space to your property that stands fully independent from the main home.
DFW has some of the best outdoor living weather in the country โ and covered outdoor spaces add genuine enjoyment and resale value. We build attached covered patios, pergolas, and fully equipped outdoor kitchens complete with built-in grills, countertops, sinks, refrigeration, and proper electrical for lighting and outlets.
A livable ADU needs more than four walls and a roof. We handle every mechanical system in-house โ licensed plumbing for kitchens, bathrooms, and exterior sinks; electrical panels, circuits, and lighting; and HVAC systems sized correctly for the Texas heat. Everything is permitted, inspected, and code compliant.
In the DFW rental market, a well-built ADU can generate meaningful monthly income while adding significant appraised value to your property. Garage conversions and detached backyard ADUs are among the highest-ROI construction projects available to DFW homeowners right now.
Beyond income, ADUs provide flexible living options: housing an aging parent, giving adult children a private space, or hosting short-term guests โ all without the loss of privacy that comes with internal additions.
Texas weather is meant to be enjoyed. Our outdoor living additions turn backyards into year-round destinations for your family and your guests.
Attached covered patios with ceiling fans, recessed lighting, and outdoor-rated materials built to handle Texas summers and DFW weather year-round.
Built-in grills, smokers, countertops, refrigerators, sinks, and bar seating โ we design and build outdoor kitchens as functional as your indoor one.
Freestanding and attached pergolas in wood, steel, or composite โ designed to add architectural interest and comfortable shade to your outdoor space.
Landscape lighting, outlet circuits for outdoor entertainment, ceiling fan wiring, and GFCI-protected outdoor electrical โ all permitted and installed to code.
"Urban General built out our garage conversion into a fully finished ADU in Richardson. The communication was excellent, the quality is top-notch, and the unit is now generating rental income every month. Worth every penny."
"We had Urban General build a covered patio with an outdoor kitchen in Plano. The outdoor kitchen gets more use than our indoor kitchen in the summer. The craftsmanship is excellent and the project came in on budget."
"We needed a detached ADU for my mother-in-law. Urban General handled everything โ design, permits, construction, all the mechanical work. She moved in on schedule and it looks like it was always part of the property."
Tell us about your property and what you're envisioning. We'll schedule a free on-site consultation and give you a detailed plan and estimate.