ADU Construction in Golden, CO
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ADU Construction for Golden homeowners
MKN Construction & Remodeling designs and builds accessory dwelling units (ADUs) for homeowners throughout Golden, Colorado, roughly 14 miles west of downtown Denver in Jefferson County. Golden combines historic downtown homes with foothill properties on sloped lots, many with sweeping views.
Golden has its own planning rules and certain hillside limits that affect where an ADU can go, which we review early. Every Golden 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 Golden and every inspection booked for you.
What ADU work costs in Golden
ADU Construction in Golden 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 Golden 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 Golden
Golden combines historic downtown homes with foothill properties on sloped lots, many with sweeping views.
- Downtown Golden
- Genesee
- Lookout Mountain
- Applewood
- Pleasant View
ADU Construction inspiration for Golden
The styles we most often build for Golden homeowners.
What a Golden 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 Golden 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.
Golden adu construction: your questions answered
What does an ADU cost in Golden?
ADU Construction in Golden 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 Golden 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 Golden?
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 Golden?
We do. Homes in Golden are permitted through the City of Golden, 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 Golden ADU?
Call (720) 336-0481 or email mknconstructionco@gmail.com to book a free on-site consultation in Golden. We measure the space, discuss your goals and budget, and prepare a fixed, itemized written estimate with no obligation.
Do you work in my Golden neighborhood?
Yes. We regularly build in Downtown Golden, Genesee, Lookout Mountain, Applewood and Pleasant View, along with the rest of Golden. If you are unsure we cover your address, call (720) 336-0481 and we will confirm.
We also work in nearby Aurora, Lakewood, Centennial, Arvada. Browse all of our service areas.
Ready to plan your Golden ADU?
Call (720) 336-0481, email mknconstructionco@gmail.com, or send a request. We reply within 24 hours with a fixed, itemized estimate.