Delray Beach · Palm Beach County
ADU Construction in Delray Beach, Florida
Licensed design-build contractor serving Delray Beach and the surrounding Palm Beach County communities — design, permitting and construction under one contract.
ADU Construction in Delray Beach
Built for Delray Beach Homes
An ADU is the highest-leverage square footage most homeowners can add — a guest house, in-law suite, studio or rental unit. The catch is that zoning, not architecture, decides whether it's possible, and that answer changes city by city.
In Delray Beach we work most often in Lake Ida, Tropic Isle, Seagate, Osceola Park, Del-Ida Park and the Marina District — where the housing stock runs to coastal bungalows, mid-century homes on wide Lake Ida lots, and new-build infill near the beach.
- Design and space planning for your specific layout
- Palm Beach County permitting and inspection scheduling
- Licensed, insured crews — CRC 1335930
- One contract, one point of accountability
Local Knowledge
What's Different About Building in Delray Beach
Delray is two markets in one. East of Swinton you have historic districts — Del-Ida Park, the Marina District, Old School Square — where exterior changes go through historic preservation review and the details matter down to window muntins. West and north of there, Lake Ida lots give you room to work without that constraint. Knowing which side of that line your property falls on changes the design conversation entirely, and it's the first thing we check.
Delray has been comparatively receptive to accessory units, and the deeper Lake Ida and Osceola Park lots often have the room. Inside historic districts, a new structure still has to sit correctly against the main house in scale and character.
How We Work
From First Drawing to Final Inspection
1. Consultation
We walk the property, understand the goal, and give you a realistic budget range before anyone draws anything.
2. Design & Approvals
Drawings, engineering where required, HOA or review-board submittals, and the Palm Beach County permit application.
3. Construction
Our crews build it, with inspections scheduled at every required stage — not left to chance.
4. Walkthrough
We close out the permit, hand over documentation, and walk the finished work with you.
ADU Construction in Delray Beach — FAQs
Is my Delray Beach home in a historic district?
If it's in Del-Ida Park, Old School Square, Nassau Street or the Marina District, likely yes. Historic designation affects exterior work — windows, roofing, additions, facade changes — and requires review before permitting. We confirm designation before any design work begins.
Can you still modernise a historic Delray home?
Yes. Interiors are generally far less restricted than exteriors, so open-plan kitchens, new baths and full systems upgrades are usually achievable. The exterior work is where the review process shapes the design.
Are ADUs allowed in Delray Beach?
It depends on your zoning district and, just as often, your HOA or community covenants — the two can disagree. We check both against your specific parcel before you spend anything on design.
Can I rent out an ADU in Delray Beach?
Where ADUs are permitted, long-term rental is commonly allowed; short-term rental rules are far more restrictive and vary by city. We flag your local rules early so the plan matches how you actually intend to use it.
Financing Available
Financing From $10,000 to $300,000
Rates from 7.59%, terms up to 30 years, and a soft credit check that won't affect your score.
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