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Lodgewick ADU Builders is the ADU company of the Kingswell family, and we help Pasadena homeowners add livable square footage without leaving the lot they know. Most Pasadena homes were built between the 1950s and 1980s, which means slabs, alley access, and lot shapes that don’t always match modern ADU plans neatly. That’s exactly the kind of work we take on. Call (361) 326-2313 for a written estimate before any work begins.
Why Pasadena Homes Are Different
Pasadena sits in Harris County with a housing stock that skews older than the surrounding suburbs. A lot of the homes in neighborhoods like Allendale, Baywood Oaks, and Village Grove East were framed out before central air was standard. That means attic spaces are tighter, electrical panels are older, and the soil under the slab has usually settled a bit by now. None of that kills an ADU project, but it changes how we approach it. When we work in Pasadena, we plan for older panel amperage on garage conversions, and we check slab grade before quoting a backyard unit. The city also has its own permitting process for accessory dwelling units, and we’ve learned that a clean permit submittal saves weeks on the back end. Pasadena’s flat terrain makes site access easy for most lots, but drainage matters here: a detached ADU needs proper grading so water moves away from both the new structure and the existing home. We account for that in every written quote.
Our Main Pasadena Services
Three services make up the bulk of what Pasadena homeowners call us about: converting an existing garage, building a detached ADU in the backyard, and adding space directly onto the home. Each one has its own Pasadena page with local pricing and what to expect.
Home Addition Contractor in Pasadena
A home addition in Pasadena usually means adding a bedroom, a family room, or a primary suite onto the existing footprint. On older Pasadena homes, matching roof pitch and brick or siding matters more than homeowners expect, and slab ties need to be done so the new section moves with the old one. We give you a written price before any construction starts, and the plan includes where the new roofline ties in and how we handle the existing panel. Home Addition Contractor in Pasadena
Garage Conversion Contractor in Pasadena
A garage conversion is often the fastest path to more living space in Pasadena, since the shell already exists. Pasadena garages from the 1960s and 1970s are usually detached or only partially attached, which affects how we handle HVAC, insulation, and the connection to the main house. Parking replacement is a real permitting conversation here, so we talk through your options before drawings are done. Garage Conversion Contractor in Pasadena
ADU Builders in Pasadena
A detached ADU, or accessory dwelling unit, is a small house on the same lot as your main home. That’s a useful frame here, because a lodge is a small house on a larger property, and that’s the root of our name. In Pasadena, a backyard ADU works well on the standard 60-foot and 70-foot-wide lots common in older subdivisions, and we design around setback rules and utility runs from the alley or street panel. ADU Builders in Pasadena
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service in Pasadena
We work with several established ADU manufacturers and material suppliers, including Dvele, Mighty Buildings, and Boxabl. Panels and components for these systems ship to Pasadena job sites on schedule, and our crews handle the full assembly and finish. For more detail, see our brands.
Pricing for ADU Company in Pasadena, TX
| Service | Typical range in Pasadena |
|---|---|
| Attached ADU (converted garage) | $85,000 – $155,000 |
| Detached ADU (backyard unit, 600 – 1,000 sq ft) | $165,000 – $285,000 |
| Prefab ADU (Dvele, Boxabl, or similar) | $140,000 – $260,000 |
| Home addition (bedroom or family room) | $95,000 – $190,000 |
| Primary suite addition | $120,000 – $230,000 |
| Second-story addition (small, over existing structure) | $180,000 – $320,000 |
| Foundation and grading work for a detached unit | $8,000 – $22,000 |
| Electrical panel upgrade (older Pasadena homes) | $3,500 – $7,000 |
| Permit drawings and submittal for an ADU | $4,000 – $9,000 |
What pushes price up in Pasadena is usually one of three things: an older panel that needs replacement before a unit can be powered, a slab that needs leveling or drainage correction, or a lot shape that requires custom foundation details. Whatever the number ends up being, you’ll see it in writing before any work starts. No price changes at the door.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Pasadena
We work across Pasadena, and our crews know the difference between a 1960s ranch in the north end and a newer build near Fairmont. For most jobs, we’re on site within a few days of the signed estimate, depending on material lead times.
- Allendale
- Baywood Oaks
- Village Grove East
- Parkgate
- Golden Acres
Service Area – Cities Near Pasadena
Lodgewick ADU Houston serves Pasadena and the surrounding communities along the Ship Channel and east Harris County. If you’re in Galena Park, TX, Deer Park, TX, Channelview, TX, or Houston, TX, we can schedule a free estimate and put your written price together the same way we do for Pasadena jobs.
Serving Pasadena, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Pasadena area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About ADU Company in Pasadena
We schedule Pasadena estimates within a few days of your call, and once your written price is approved, we order materials and pull permits right away. The estimate visit itself usually takes about an hour, and you’ll have the price in writing before we leave or shortly after. Call (361) 326-2313 to set one up.
We prepare and submit the permit drawings for your Pasadena project and stay in contact with the city through the approval process. If your neighborhood has an HOA, we’ll point you toward the forms and tell you exactly what our drawings need to include so the submittal isn’t kicked back.
Every Pasadena project includes the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing before work begins. If something isn’t right within that year, we come back and fix it at no charge. That’s part of the written quote, not a verbal promise made on a sales call.
If you’re thinking about an ADU, garage conversion, or home addition in Pasadena, call (361) 326-2313 for a free written estimate. We’ll give you a real number before you make any decisions.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local adu pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Pasadena Customers Say
"A whole backyard ADU from scratch. Terrified me going in, but they kept me updated weekly and there were no nasty surprises. Quality work and a fair price."
- Noreen Fletcher"Converted our garage into a rental studio. The crew was respectful of the neighbors and kept the site clean. It's bringing in rent now and paid for itself faster than I expected."
- Grace Yoon"The ADU came out beautiful and the permitting, which terrified me, was handled start to finish. They kept me updated every week so I was never wondering what was happening."
- Shauna Mills
