Start with a feasible ADU scope
NW General Contractor reviews ADU construction inquiries in Everett and Snohomish County. Share the address, intended use and whether you are considering an interior conversion, garage conversion or detached dwelling. The first decision is what the parcel and existing building can support.
Review the parcel before choosing the plan
Confirm jurisdiction, zoning, urban or rural status, access, utilities and site restrictions. State ADU rules are not a guarantee of approval on every parcel. Our ADU regulations checklist explains configurations, conditional parking rules and the official sources to use.
Compare conversion and new construction
A conversion may reuse parts of a building but can still require significant work to structure, moisture control, insulation, egress and utilities. A detached dwelling adds site preparation and connections as well as the building. Discuss these conditions before assuming that one option is less expensive.
Put responsibilities in writing
- Site information, investigation and feasibility questions.
- Plans, structural design and applicable approvals.
- Utility connections, drainage, access and restoration.
- Building scope, selections, allowances and owner-supplied products.
- Inspection coordination, changes and completion documentation.
A complete budget and workable sequence
Use the ADU cost checklist to compare included and excluded work. Ask for a schedule tied to approvals, decisions and material availability. Pre-approved designs still need a site-specific review; rental income and resale gains are not guaranteed.
Prepare a construction discussion
Start with the parcel jurisdiction. An Everett mailing address does not establish that the property is inside city limits. Use Everett Permit Services for city property and county residential permit guidance for unincorporated Snohomish County. Ask which building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical or site-work approvals apply to the actual scope. A building-permit exemption does not waive other applicable requirements.
Bring existing plans, available site records, photographs, priorities and a budget boundary. If an addition without a separate dwelling would meet your needs, compare our home addition service. NW Style Homes 1 LLC operates NW General Contractor under Washington registration NWSTYSH768DA; see the contractor disclosure.
Discuss your project
Request a free estimate with the property address, priorities and available records.