Archetype A · Attached
The Suite
An attached extension that reads as original construction
Planning range
$145,000 – $195,000
Range moves with your existing rooflines, structural tie-in requirements, and where your utility taps sit.
- Configuration
- Attached addition or garage conversion
- Typical depth
- 12′ or 20′ structural spans
- Typical area
- 288 – 400 sq. ft.
- Setback tier
- Habitable — matches the main house
Standard layouts
12×24 Master Suite Bump-Out
12′ × 24′ · 288 sq. ft.
Bedroom, full bath, and a private entry off the side yard. A single 12-foot span keeps framing efficient and roof tie-ins simple.
20×20 Deluxe Garage Conversion
20′ × 20′ · 400 sq. ft.
Converts an attached garage into a studio suite with kitchenette, full bath, and a new exterior door and window package.
Semi-custom, not rigid
An attached suite has to snap to a house that already exists, so we do not sell a fixed floor plan. We sell signature structural blocks — proven spans and roof forms that we then fit to your walls, windows, and grade.
Starting from a standard 12-foot or 20-foot depth saves thousands in custom structural engineering, keeps framing efficient, and moves faster through municipal plan review because reviewers have seen the assembly before.
- Standard spans mean stock engineering, not a clean-sheet structural package
- Roofline, siding, soffit, and trim are matched to the existing house
- Interior finishes and the kitchenette layout stay fully yours to choose
Why Tampa Bay homeowners choose attached
In the high-density areas of Pinellas County and inside strictly managed HOAs, a detached structure is often simply not permittable — lot coverage, separation requirements, or covenants rule it out. An attached suite is frequently the only legal way to add livable square footage.
It also keeps utilities short. You are extending existing water, sewer, and electrical service rather than trenching a new lateral run across the yard, which is where detached budgets tend to grow.
What the range includes
- Structural engineering from a standard span
- Foundation, framing, roof tie-in, and dry-in
- Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC extension
- Full bath, kitchenette rough-in, and standard finish package
- Permitting and inspections through your jurisdiction
Estimated separately
- Roof replacement or structural repairs to the existing home
- Electrical service panel upgrades
- Impact windows beyond the new opening count
- Driveway, walkway, and hardscape connections
Features most often added
Added inside the same design and permit set — never as a second project with a second contractor.
- Pergola12′ × 16′$11k–$16k
- Summer Kitchen6′ × 14′$18k–$42k
- Fire Feature6′ × 6′$6.0k–$15k
Placeholder planning ranges for budgeting only — not a quote. Final pricing depends on site conditions, utility runs, finishes, and permitting.