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ADUs | Carriage Homes

Accessory Dwelling Units in Washington DC

We design and build accessory dwelling units Washington DC homeowners rely on to create independent living space while remaining connected to the primary home. Whether you are planning a carriage house conversion, a garage to ADU conversion, or full detached ADU construction, we approach each project through a coordinated ADU design build process, focused on how the new space will function privately and comfortably within your property.

Our design+build process is calm by design. We work backward from your budget with transparent pricing to establish financial clarity on day one, ensuring your ADU project stays grounded from the start. By working as one coordinated in-house team of designers, project managers, and builders, we guide you from concept to completion together.

Quality is central to our work across every accessory dwelling unit project. Every ADU we build, from a backyard cottage builder approach to a full carriage home, is designed to function as comfortably and privately as the primary home. Whether you are creating a private guest suite, supporting aging in place for extended family, generating long-term rental income, or adding a dedicated workspace, our approach keeps every decision aligned. If your plans include a larger home addition alongside the ADU, we bring the same integrated thinking to the full scope.

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Reflections on living Well

Our recent unanticipated kitchen renovation was a result of damage from a leaking refrigerator. Zen Renovations was one of several firms we interviewed as we sought a team capable of not only restoring the room but updating all to a greater quality. They delivered! While the footprint of the room was unchanged, we replaced the existing Crystal cabinets with all-new custom-painted Keyline inset, moved and replaced all appliances, and did minor structural changes. From demo-day to using the kitchen was 4 weeks!

Angela S

Zen Renovations did a wonderful job for us. We wanted to be able to have a view of our backyard from the kitchen. In order to accomplish this Zen Renovations redesigned our kitchen, removed part of the wall between the kitchen and the family room and put in a new kitchen island. We can’t say enough about the craftsmanship and professionalism of their crew. They did very complicated work of cutting and reinstalling our granite counter top and matching existing cabinets.

Kathy R

My wife and I are extremely happy with Zen Renovations. The entire Zen team was respectful, helpful and gracious from the beginning of our project to the end and they finished the renovation early! During the process, they answered all of our questions patiently and clearly. Most importantly, we’re thrilled with our new kitchen, floors, painting and lighting. We highly recommend Zen Renovations.

Chuck R

Serving the Neighborhoods We Call Home

We work throughout the Washington D.C. metro area. These are our neighborhoods. We know the guidelines, the quirks and the permit offices because we live and work here, just like you. When searching for a remodeling contractor in Washington DC, homeowners count on that local knowledge.

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