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ADUs · Everett, WA

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ADUs, Guest Houses & Shops with Living Quarters · Everett

ADUs, Guest Houses & Shops with Living Quarters in Everett

Looking for an adu builder in Everett? Greg Myers Construction is based in Rainier, about 80 miles away, and Everett is part of Greg's regular service area. He handles ADUs, backyard cottages, guest houses and shops with living quarters.

In the older neighborhoods here, a lot of the work is remodels, additions, ADUs and decks on tight lots, built to the city's permit and inspection schedule. It needs its own permit, foundation, insulation, kitchen and bath, and a layout that feels bigger than it is.

One customer hired Greg for an addition to an existing structure: “He is a quality person to deal with and does excellent work. I would recommend him to anyone.”

Two-story detached shop with cedar-shake siding and a wide garage door
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What's included

ADUs, Guest Houses & Shops with Living Quarters we do in Everett

  • 01

    Detached backyard cottages

    A standalone small home with its own entry, kitchen, bath and bedroom, placed to keep privacy for both households.

  • 02

    Shops with living quarters

    A garage or shop on the ground floor with an apartment above, like the two-story timber barn in Greg's photos.

  • 03

    Apartments over garages

    A new two-story garage with a finished unit upstairs, or a unit added over an existing garage when the structure can carry it.

  • 04

    Layouts that feel bigger

    Vaulted ceilings, built-ins and careful window placement so a small floor plan feels open and bright.

  • 05

    Lot and permit review

    We check setbacks, size limits, parking and septic or sewer capacity before design, so there are no surprises at the permit counter.

  • 06

    Foundation through finish

    Slab or crawlspace foundation, framing, roofing, siding, windows, doors, flooring and trim, built and finished by one builder.

Snohomish County, WA

ADUs, Guest Houses & Shops with Living Quarters around Everett

Greg works all over Everett — near Lowell, Hewitt Avenue Historic District and Bagshaw Field and out by Clark Park and U.S. Post Office and Customshouse — and throughout Snohomish County.

Everett is the Snohomish County seat on Port Gardner Bay, near the north edge of our 100-mile service area. Everett is about 80 miles north of our base in Rainier, inside our 100-mile service area.

Western Washington buildings fight water more than anything — months of rain, moss on the roof, rot wherever wood stays wet, and soils that hold moisture. A building lasts when it sits on a proper foundation with drainage around it, is wrapped and flashed right, and is built to dry out.

How it works

How your Everett adu job works

  1. 1

    Free on-site estimate

    Greg looks at your lot, where an ADU could sit and how it connects to the driveway and main house, and asks who will live there.

  2. 2

    Plans and permit

    We design a layout that fits your lot's rules and your budget, then submit the plans to the county or city.

  3. 3

    Build the unit

    Site prep, foundation, framing, roof and exterior go up, followed by insulation, drywall and the interior.

  4. 4

    Finish and final inspection

    Cabinets, trim and finish work go in, the final inspection is passed, and the unit is ready to move into.

Customer reviews

What customers say about Greg

  • “He is a quality person to deal with and does excellent work. I would recommend him to anyone.”

    Don B.

    An addition to an existing structure · HomeAdvisor review

  • “He is a man of integrity. He does what he says and says what a does.”

    Tom W.

    A project with Greg · HomeAdvisor review

  • “He does good work.”

    Bill

    A project with Greg · HomeAdvisor review

Questions

ADUs, Guest Houses & Shops with Living Quarters in Everett: FAQs

Do you do adus, guest houses & shops with living quarters in Everett, WA?

Yes. Everett is about 80 miles north of our base in Rainier, inside our 100-mile service area. Greg handles ADUs, backyard cottages, guest houses and shops with living quarters there, and the estimate is free.

Do I need a permit for adus, guest houses & shops with living quarters in Everett?

It depends on the project. When one is needed, Greg pulls the permit from the City of Everett's building department and builds to whatever the permit and inspection require.

How do you keep a small ADU from getting damp or moldy?

A small space with a kitchen and shower puts a lot of moisture into the air, and our winters don't let it dry out on its own. We plan insulation, vapor control and ventilation from the start, keep the foundation dry with drainage and a vapor barrier, and detail the windows and siding against wind-driven rain. A tight, well-vented ADU stays comfortable and keeps its framing sound.

What does it cost to build an ADU?

It depends on the size, whether it is detached or over a garage, the foundation, how far utilities have to run and the level of finish inside. Lot conditions like slope or clearing add to it. Greg gives a free estimate after looking at your property and your plans, with a price for your project instead of a ballpark.

Can I build an ADU on my property?

In many cases, yes. Washington has pushed cities and counties to allow more ADUs, but the details still vary by jurisdiction, including size limits, setbacks, parking, and septic or sewer capacity. Greg checks the rules for your address during planning so the design fits what will be approved.

Can you build a shop with an apartment above it?

Yes. A garage or shop downstairs with living quarters upstairs is one of the most practical builds on acreage. You get space for vehicles and equipment plus a place to live, which can house family or, where the county allows it, serve as your home while the main house goes up.

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