ADU Construction in Aurora, CO
Backyard cottages and garage conversions, managed from the zoning check through the final inspection.
ADU Construction for Aurora homeowners
MKN Construction & Remodeling designs and builds accessory dwelling units (ADUs) for homeowners throughout Aurora, Colorado, roughly 10 miles east of downtown Denver in Arapahoe, Adams and Douglas Counties. Aurora covers nearly every era, from 1960s and 1970s ranches near Fitzsimons to 1990s and 2000s subdivisions and newer master-planned areas in the southeast.
Aurora sets its own zoning rules for accessory dwellings, so what applies here differs from Denver. We study your lot and the city's current standards before you commit. Every Aurora project is led by an owner, priced as a fixed itemized written estimate and built by our own crew, with permits filed through the City of Aurora and every inspection booked for you.
What ADU work costs in Aurora
ADU Construction in Aurora tracks greater-Denver pricing at roughly $180,000 – $400,000+, depending on your selections and scope. The main cost drivers appear below, and MKN Construction & Remodeling prices your specific Aurora project as a fixed, itemized written estimate.
- Whether it is a new detached build or a garage conversion.
- Overall size and the number of stories.
- How far the water, sewer, gas and electric connections are, and whether service upgrades are required.
- Site conditions such as access, grade, soil and mature trees.
For a fuller breakdown, read our Denver adu construction overview.
Neighborhoods we serve in Aurora
Aurora covers nearly every era, from 1960s and 1970s ranches near Fitzsimons to 1990s and 2000s subdivisions and newer master-planned areas in the southeast.
- Southlands
- Tallyn's Reach
- Saddle Rock
- Meadow Hills
- Piney Creek
- Murphy Creek
ADU Construction inspiration for Aurora
The styles we most often build for Aurora homeowners.
What a Aurora ADU project includes
- Zoning and feasibility review
- Architectural drawings and 3D design
- Permit submittal and plan-review follow-up
- Site work, foundation and framing
- Plumbing, electrical and HVAC
- Insulation, drywall and interior finishes
- Kitchen and bath installation
- Final inspections and certificate of occupancy sign-off
Why Aurora homeowners hire MKN
- Owner-operated projects: the owner is your single point of contact from the first call to the final walkthrough.
- Itemized fixed pricing: your written estimate lists every cost, and change orders are quoted in writing before work proceeds.
- Licensed and insured, with every permit filed and inspection coordinated.
- Dated written schedules, updated weekly, so you know which trade is on site.
- Design first, with 3D sign-off, so you approve the plan before demolition.
- Details selected for Colorado: UV, hail, snow, dry air and freeze-thaw.
Aurora adu construction: your questions answered
What does an ADU cost in Aurora?
ADU Construction in Aurora follows greater-Denver pricing of roughly $180,000 – $400,000+. Where your project lands depends on materials, size and whether utilities or structure change. MKN Construction & Remodeling prices your Aurora project as a fixed, itemized written estimate, so the number you sign is the number you pay.
How long should a ADU project take in Aurora?
Plan for 2–5 months of design and permitting followed by 4–8 months of on-site construction. Material lead times and permit review are the biggest schedule factors, so we order long-lead items and file permits while the design is wrapping up.
Who pulls the permits for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in Aurora?
We do. Homes in Aurora are permitted through the City of Aurora, not the City and County of Denver. We prepare and file the required building and trade permits under our own contract and book every inspection. Like-for-like cosmetic updates often need none, while changes to structure, plumbing, gas or electrical do.
How can I get an estimate for my Aurora ADU?
Call (720) 336-0481 or email mknconstructionco@gmail.com to book a free on-site consultation in Aurora. We measure the space, discuss your goals and budget, and prepare a fixed, itemized written estimate with no obligation.
Do you work in my Aurora neighborhood?
Yes. We regularly build in Southlands, Tallyn's Reach, Saddle Rock, Meadow Hills, Piney Creek and Murphy Creek, along with the rest of Aurora. If you are unsure we cover your address, call (720) 336-0481 and we will confirm.
We also work in nearby Lakewood, Centennial, Arvada, Westminster. Browse all of our service areas.
Ready to plan your Aurora ADU?
Call (720) 336-0481, email mknconstructionco@gmail.com, or send a request. We reply within 24 hours with a fixed, itemized estimate.