Cottage Smith

Cottage Smith is a premier Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and backyard cottage builder serving homeowners throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area and North Georgia. The company specializes in designing and constructing custom-built tiny homes, guest houses, backyard cottages, garage conversions, and accessory dwelling units that help homeowners maximize property value, create rental income opportunities, and provide comfortable living spaces for family members.

With a streamlined, turnkey approach, Cottage Smith manages every phase of the ADU development process—from property analysis and planning to design, permitting, and construction. Their mission is to make adding a backyard home simple, affordable, and stress-free while delivering high-quality craftsmanship and personalized solutions tailored to each homeowner’s needs.

ADU & Tiny Home Services

Services Include

• Detached ADUs
• Attached ADUs (JADUs)
• Backyard cottages
• Guest houses
• Tiny homes
• In-law suites
• Granny flats
• Garage conversions
• Rental property ADUs
• Multigenerational housing solutions
• Custom floor plans
• Site evaluations
• Property feasibility analysis
• Permit assistance
• Full-service construction
• Turnkey ADU solutions

Cottage Smith customizes every project based on the homeowner’s property, goals, budget, and lifestyle requirements.

Custom-Built Backyard Homes

Personalized Design Options

Unlike many prefabricated housing providers, Cottage Smith builds homes directly on-site and offers extensive customization options. Homeowners can personalize:

• Floor plans
• Interior finishes
• Exterior colors
• Utility configurations
• Design features
• Living space layouts

Each ADU is tailored to meet the unique requirements of the property and the homeowner’s vision.

ADU Solutions for Every Need

Detached ADUs

Detached accessory dwelling units provide homeowners with private living spaces separate from the primary residence. These structures are ideal for rental income, guest accommodations, or housing family members while maintaining privacy.

Attached ADUs

Attached ADUs, also known as Junior ADUs (JADUs), share a wall with the primary residence while maintaining separate living quarters complete with kitchens, bathrooms, and private entrances.

Garage Conversions

Cottage Smith transforms existing garages into fully functional and code-compliant living spaces, providing an efficient way to add housing without expanding the property’s footprint.

Why Homeowners Choose Cottage Smith

Key Advantages

• Fully custom-built homes
• Turnkey design-build services
• On-site construction
• No delivery or crane fees
• Fast project completion timelines
• Personalized design flexibility
• Property analysis and feasibility reviews
• Rental income opportunities
• Family housing solutions
• Move-in-ready finished homes

The company focuses on creating practical, attractive, and high-value housing solutions that fit each homeowner’s unique needs.

Turnkey Construction Process

Simple & Streamlined Approach

1. Free property analysis and consultation
2. Site evaluation and feasibility review
3. Utility and placement planning
4. Custom design development
5. Permitting assistance
6. Construction and project management
7. Move-in-ready completion

Their comprehensive process helps simplify ADU development and provides homeowners with clarity throughout every stage of construction.

Creating Smart Backyard Living Solutions

Whether building a detached ADU, converting a garage, creating an in-law suite, or adding a backyard cottage, Cottage Smith provides homeowners with a complete design-build solution focused on quality craftsmanship, efficiency, and long-term value. Their customized approach helps families unlock the full potential of their properties while creating flexible housing opportunities for the future.