If you are toying with the idea of adding an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) to your property, be sure to put CASK Construction at the top of your list of companies to call. Now the number one builder of ADUs in St. Pete, it will take you from land survey to finished project on-time and hassle-free.
ADUs have many benefits for a homeowner. You can add valuable square footage to your current home, have a reliable revenue stream if you decide to rent out the unit, and substantially increase your property value.
Founder Calin Noonan was born and raised in Florida and started out laying tile at age 18 all the way through college. He graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University as a structural engineer, and worked in New York City for six years renovating several of the major bridges there. Noonan then returned to Florida to work for Skanska on the new research lab at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital’s new research lab, and launched his own construction company seven years ago with business partner Chad Holman. Today 90 percent of their business is building ADUs, whether it’s new construction or converting an existing structure such as a garage.
New Zoning Brings More Opportunities
St. Petersburg recently relaxed some of the requirements for building ADUs. Today, every neighborhood has an option for constructing one if you meet certain guidelines for lot size, square footage of the unit, distance to a high-transit road or alley, and parking availability. CASK Construction representatives can visit your property to see if you qualify.
High Quality Construction and Services
The ADUs that CASK builds are made of concrete blocks or wood and offer high-quality finishings such as granite or quartz countertops, plank vinyl flooring or tile, wood cabinets and a reliable hurricane-rated structure. Noonan works with the same set of quality subcontractors and engineers that have been with him for many years. “I always do my due diligence to check references and go to the job sites where they are working to make sure they meet our high standards,” he says.
Noonan also promises to “hold your hand from the first phone call to the time we finish.” Full-time designer Kaycee Smith will work with you to meet your needs for cost, rental income, and disability access for those who require it.
The approximate investment for an ADU starts at $130,000 to $140,000 for a single-story unit or $190,000 to $210,000 for two stories. Completion time once the permit is obtained is four to seven months. “Once you build an ADU, the value of your home will increase by at least the amount of your cost,” Noonan says. “Plus you have the potential for rental income to help pay off the mortgage on your primary home.”
There is a one-year warranty for everything CASK installs and as much as 10 years for manufacturer’s warranties. Financing is offered by CASK, but Noonan finds that local banks that specialize in ADUs offer the best interest rates. “Many people don’t want to refinance these days because they currently have a low interest rate, so taking out a loan is often a good strategy.
“An ADU at my home provided me with enough additional income to start my own business,” Noonan recalls. “I find it to be very rewarding to help others achieve their financial goals and provide additional rental housing for the people of St. Pete.”
Visit www.CASKConstruction.com for more information or call (727) 201-2551.
