How it works
From backyard to built — without the guesswork.
Most people stall on an ADU because they don't know where to start, what it'll cost, or whether it's even allowed. We take that off your plate — and put the numbers in writing before you commit.
The process
Four steps, no cost to start.
Tell us about your property
Share your lot and what you're after — rental, family, or a getaway. Two minutes, free, no obligation.
Get your numbers in writing
We check zoning and feasibility for your lot, then send a written estimate: what you can build, what it costs, and what it can return.
Design & permits
We turn the plan into permit-ready drawings and handle the Des Moines approvals — so you never have to navigate city hall.
Build & move in
Vetted Iowa builders construct your ADU, and we stay involved through the final walkthrough. Then it's ready to rent or move in.
End to end
One team, start to finish.
You're not left to coordinate a designer, a permit office, and a builder yourself. We handle the whole chain:
Why Iowa Tiny Houses
Local builders. Real experience. Honest numbers.
of Iowa homebuilding behind every project.
Iowa-based — we know Des Moines-metro codes and lots.
Design, permitting, and construction — one team.
A real return estimate before you commit — no guesswork.
Roughly how long
What to expect on timing.
Timelines vary with build type, city review, and season. Conversions move faster; new detached builds take longer.
Ready to see your numbers?
Run your lot through the calculator, or tell us about the property and we'll send a written estimate and get you started.
Cost, return, and timeline figures are planning estimates that vary by property, city review, and market conditions — not guarantees. ADU rules differ by lot; we confirm the specifics for your property during feasibility. This page is general information, not legal or financial advice.