ADU builder in Rhode Island
Jennifer Construction designs and builds Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) throughout Rhode Island, Rhode Island. Whether you're planning a detached backyard cottage, an attached in-law suite, or a garage or basement conversion, our local crew handles the whole project — from permitting through final finishes — for homeowners across 15 communities in the county.
Free ADU Consultation
Serving Rhode Island homeowners.
Building an ADU by right in Rhode Island.
Rhode Island has expanded its statewide rules to make Accessory Dwelling Units far easier to build, allowing them by right on many owner-occupied single-family lots. Local dimensional and building requirements still apply in each Rhode Island municipality, and we handle that process for you.
Homeowners across Rhode Island — in Providence, Warwick, Pawtucket, Rumford, Newport and beyond — are using ADUs to house family, generate rental income, and add long-term value. We tailor each Rhode Island ADU to the lot, the existing home, and local building requirements.
ADU types we build in Rhode Island.
Detached ADU
A standalone backyard cottage — the most private and flexible option, ideal for rental income or multigenerational living.
Attached ADU
A new addition connected to your existing home, such as an in-law suite with its own entrance, kitchen, and bath.
Conversion ADU
Converting existing space — a garage, basement, or attic — into a fully independent dwelling unit.
How we build your Rhode Island ADU.
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Free Consultation
We review your lot and goals and confirm what your zoning allows by right.
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Design & Feasibility
We plan the ADU type, size, and layout and prepare drawings for permitting.
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Permitting
We file the application and coordinate with your city or town's building department.
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Construction
Our insured crew builds it end to end — site work, foundation, framing, roof, siding, and interior finishes.
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Final Inspection & Handover
We pass inspection, walk you through the unit, and back the work with our warranty.
ADU construction throughout Rhode Island.
We serve homeowners in these Rhode Island communities and the surrounding area.
ADU questions in Rhode Island.
Can I build an ADU by right in Rhode Island?+
In most cases, yes. Rhode Island's updated ADU law allows Accessory Dwelling Units by right on many owner-occupied single-family lots in Rhode Island. We confirm the exact rules for your municipality during a free consultation.
Which Rhode Island towns do you build ADUs in?+
We build ADUs across all of Rhode Island, including Providence, Warwick, Pawtucket, Rumford, Newport and surrounding communities. Call (774) 240-6147 to schedule a free on-site consultation.
Do you handle ADU permitting in Rhode Island?+
Yes. Jennifer Construction is fully licensed and insured in Rhode Island, and we file the permit application and coordinate inspections with your Rhode Island municipal building department as part of the project.
How much does an ADU cost in Rhode Island?+
ADU cost depends on the type, size, and site conditions, so we price each Rhode Island project after a free consultation rather than a generic quote. We also offer financing to help spread the investment.
Thinking about an ADU in Rhode Island?
Get a free, no-obligation consultation and find out what your Rhode Island lot allows by right.