ADU Builder Ocala and The Villages FL | Florida Legacy Construction
Accessory Dwelling Units

ADU construction in Ocala, The Villages, and Central Florida

Backyard cottages, garage conversions, and detached guest houses. Independent living space for family or rental income, built legal from day one.

Why property owners call us

An ADU done right is an asset. Done wrong, it is a liability.

Accessory dwelling units are one of the smartest ways to add value in Central Florida, whether it is a suite for aging parents, a guest house, or long-term rental income. But an ADU is a small home: foundation, utilities, kitchen, bath, and its own code requirements.

We build ADUs as a licensed building contractor with the permits, utility connections, and inspections handled properly, so your unit is legal to occupy, insurable, and adds documented value to the property instead of a problem you have to disclose at sale.

Backyard ADU built by a contractor in The Villages FL
What is included

ADU projects we build

Detached backyard units

Stand-alone cottages and guest houses built new from the slab up.

Garage conversions

Turning existing garage space into legal living quarters with proper insulation and egress.

In-law suites

Attached or detached suites designed for comfortable multigenerational living.

Utilities and connections

Water, sewer or septic, and electrical service planned and connected to code.

Zoning and permitting

We help you understand what your lot allows and handle the permit process.

Full kitchens and baths

Complete, functional living units, not glorified sheds.

Hire licensed. It matters on this job.

An ADU is a dwelling, with everything that word implies in the Florida Building Code. Verify license CBC1268994 on MyFloridaLicense.com before hiring anyone, including us.

CBC1268994
Certified Building Contractor

Common questions

Can I build an ADU on my property?

It depends on your zoning, lot size, and local rules, which vary between Marion, Sumter, and Lake Counties. Send us your address and we will help you find out what is allowed.

How much rental income can an ADU generate?

That depends on your market and unit size. What we can tell you is that only a legal, permitted unit can be safely rented and insured, so building it right is what makes the income real.

How long does an ADU take to build?

Detached new builds typically run three to five months after permits. Garage conversions are usually faster. Design and permitting add time up front.

Is a garage conversion cheaper than building new?

Usually yes, since the shell exists, but conversions still require insulation, egress, and utility work to be legal living space. We will give you honest numbers on both paths.

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