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At Barefoot Construction, we believe your home should grow with your family. Perhaps you want to keep aging parents close. Or, maybe you need space for a live-in caregiver or a high-end guest suite. Whatever your goal, our Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) put your family first.
Based in the North Metro, we build secondary homes that blend perfectly with your current property. Most importantly, these units offer total independence and safety for your loved ones.
Building a “Granny Flat” is about more than adding square footage. It is about peace of mind. Therefore, we focus on the specific details that matter most for senior living:
Navigating city zoning in Blaine, Ham Lake, and Andover can be difficult. However, Barefoot Construction handles the heavy lifting for you:
We specialize in creating high-end spaces that are both beautiful and functional. Because we use Universal Design principles, every unit supports total comfort.
A Universal Design ADU is a self-contained living space built with accessibility in mind. At Barefoot Construction, this means creating a home that works for everyone, regardless of age or mobility. We include features like 36-inch wide doorways, 42-inch hallways, and zero-entry thresholds to ensure the space is safe and easy to navigate.
In many Minnesota jurisdictions, adding an ADU for a family member’s use does not trigger the same property tax increases as a commercial rental property. This allows you to increase your property value and provide a home for a loved one without an immediate, heavy tax burden.
We integrate technology that promotes independence and safety. This includes voice-activated lighting and climate control for those with limited mobility, as well as smart thermostats and integrated safety monitoring systems to provide family members with peace of mind.
Yes. One of our specialties is “Seamless Integration.” We carefully match the siding, roofing, and overall architectural aesthetic of your primary residence so that the new ADU looks like a natural extension of your property rather than an afterthought.
We primarily serve the North Metro area, including Blaine, Ham Lake, Andover, and surrounding communities. We are experts in navigating the specific city zoning and permitting requirements for these local municipalities.
Absolutely. We use high-efficiency insulation and specialized climate-control systems specifically designed to keep the unit warm and cost-effective during our harsh Minnesota winters.
The first step is a Feasibility Study. We review your specific lot and local city ordinances to ensure an ADU is compliant. From there, we move into customized design and quality construction, handling the entire process until move-in day.
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