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Assess the property
Tell us what you know about the address, lot, goals, timeline, and visible constraints.
Austin property owners
Your backyard may hold more value. Verify the lot before you build.
ADU Nation helps homeowners identify the practical path from property potential to a buildable accessory dwelling unit—starting with the address, not a generic plan catalog.
See what your Austin lot could support — free assessmentFree. No plans or construction commitment required.
Directional only. Not a survey, permit approval, or guarantee.
Illustrative ADU concept — not a completed project
Property-first feasibility
Setbacks, access, utilities, trees, drainage, easements, budget, and goals all shape the right answer.
Austin-based team
Residential building and development experience
Team-reviewed next step
Property-specific findings before plans or construction commitments
One connected path
Assessment, feasibility, consultation, proposal, and build handoff
A responsible first decision
Do not buy plans for a lot you have not evaluated.
A beautiful floor plan can still fail against the property. We start by documenting what is known, what may work, and what proof is still required.
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See the opportunity signal
Receive a directional result that separates positive signals from the facts still needing verification.
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Verify before committing
Move into the $300 team-reviewed feasibility service and a consultation before spending on plans or construction.
What you receive, in plain language
- A directional signal. Strong signal, potential fit, needs review, or constrained, based on your answers.
- A plain list. Positive signals, visible constraints, and what is still unverified about the lot.
- Team follow-up. An ADU Nation Austin team member reviews it and follows up by email about next steps. No specific response time is promised.
Could an ADU fit in your backyard?
See what a free lot assessment can tell you. Here’s an example for an Austin homeowner considering a one-bedroom rental.
Your lot deserves a closer look.
Your backyard may have room for an ADU. Let’s look at your survey, trees, property lines, and access to see what could work for you.
Property at a glance
- Austin lot: 5,000–8,000 square feet
- Homeowner owns the property
- No known HOA
- Large trees on the lot
- Survey not yet available
What looks promising
The lot size makes an ADU worth exploring, and the homeowner hasn’t reported an HOA restriction.
What we need to check
A survey will help identify property lines and easements. We’ll also need to check required setbacks, tree locations, utilities, and construction access before recommending a size or layout.
What happens next?
Tell us about your property and what you want to use the space for. Start with the free assessment, then talk with our team about your options.
Example assessment. Final options depend on a review of your property and local requirements.
What an ADU can create
A smaller building can carry a serious purpose.
The best use depends on the property, household, capital, and long-term plan. The assessment captures that purpose before the solution is chosen.
- Create long-term rental income
- Build flexible space for family
- Add a private office or studio
- Plan for aging in place
- Increase the utility of an existing lot
- Evaluate a property before purchase
One connected offer
Clarity first. Commitment only when the property earns it.
Each step should answer a more expensive question. Homeowners do not jump from a web form to a construction deposit.
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Property assessment
Capture the address, goals, timing, and visible constraints. Receive a directional opportunity signal and the facts still needing verification.
$300
Preliminary feasibility review
Team-reviewed public research, a written property summary, and a consultation to decide whether deeper due diligence is justified.
Written proposal
Defined construction path
Qualified projects move into scope, pricing, contract review, verified signature, and a secure construction-deposit process.
Right-sized to the property
Three planning ranges. No one-size-fits-all promise.
These ranges frame the conversation; they are not pre-approved plans or guaranteed build sizes.
Compact
400–600 sq ft
Guest suite, office, studio, or efficient rental concept.
Mid-size
700–900 sq ft
Flexible one- or two-bedroom concept for income or family use.
Large
1,000–1,200 sq ft
Expanded living program when the property, budget, and code path support it.
Questions homeowners ask
Straight answers before sales pressure.
Does the free assessment guarantee an ADU?
No. It organizes the opportunity and open questions. Surveys, utilities, title, engineering, zoning, and city review may still change the answer.
What does the $300 review buy?
A team-reviewed preliminary property analysis, written findings, and a consultation. It is designed to produce a responsible next step—even when that step is to stop.
Do I choose a floor plan first?
No. We establish what the lot may support before locking a size, layout, price, or construction promise.
Who follows up after the free assessment?
A member of the ADU Nation Austin team reviews your submission and follows up by email about whether a property walk or the $300 review makes sense. We do not promise a specific response time.
When is the construction deposit due?
Only after the project reaches a written proposal and the construction agreement is fully signed. Secure payment instructions are tied to that contract.
Start with the address