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Get your free estimateADU Company in Converse, TX
Adding an ADU in Converse, TX usually costs between $140,000 and $310,000, depending on whether you go with a prefab panel build, a site-built unit, or a garage conversion. What makes Converse different from nearby San Antonio suburbs is the housing stock: a mix of 1970s to 1990s brick veneer homes on large lots, a patchwork of old septic systems, and newer subdivisions with tighter yards. Each of those conditions changes how we approach foundation, drainage, and utility connections. For a detailed estimate on your specific lot, call us at (430) 258-2928.
Why Converse Homes Are Different
Converse grew fast, and the evidence is in the lots. Older neighborhoods east of FM 1516 still sit on generous parcels that were once rural acreage, and many of those homes run on septic systems installed in the 1970s. That matters for ADU work because Bexar County’s accessory dwelling rules are permissive, but a septic system sized for one 3-bedroom house does not automatically have capacity for a second living unit. We regularly walk lots in Converse where the septic evaluation, not the build itself, determines how large the ADU can be. A homeowner who gets an aerobic septic upgrade can often add the full two-bedroom unit they actually want; without it, the county may cap the ADU at a studio or one-bedroom footprint.
The climate adds a second layer. Converse summers are hot and humid, with cooling loads that punish a poorly insulated ADU. We spec higher-efficiency HVAC and extra attic insulation as standard on Converse builds, not as an upsell. Flash flooding is also a real concern on flat, clay-heavy lots, so drainage and finished floor elevation get more attention here than they would on a hillside lot in a hill country suburb.
Our Main Converse Services
Most Converse homeowners contact us about one of three projects: a standalone ADU in the backyard, a larger home addition, or a single room addition tied to the existing footprint. Each has its own page here.
ADU Builders in Converse
A backyard ADU in Converse means either a prefab panel unit delivered and assembled on site, or a site-built structure framed from the ground up. On the older septic lots east of FM 1516, we start with a septic capacity check before finalizing square footage, because that single factor often decides whether you build a one-bedroom or a two-bedroom unit. On newer subdivision lots with smaller yards, setback requirements and HOA rules can push the unit closer to the main house or limit rooflines. See our full ADU Builders in Converse page for pricing and timelines.
Home Addition Contractor in Converse
A home addition in Converse usually means extending the existing slab or adding a second story to a 1980s or 1990s brick veneer house. Those older homes often have foundation work in their history, so we check slab condition before designing the addition. The goal is a new space that ties into the existing roofline and brickwork without looking stuck on. See the Home Addition Contractor in Converse page for room-by-room cost ranges.
Room Addition Contractor in Converse
A room addition is the smallest footprint we build: a single bedroom, office, or extended living space attached to the main house. In Converse, that project is popular with families who need a home office or a ground-floor bedroom for an aging parent but do not want the full cost of a detached ADU. We tie the addition into the existing HVAC and electrical systems, and we match brick or hardie siding to the original facade. See the Room Addition Contractor in Converse page for pricing by room type.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service in Converse
We build with and service Abodu, Plant Prefab, and Tuff Shed units, plus James Hardie cladding on most Converse projects. Parts and panels are ordered through our San Antonio hub, so lead times are shorter than you would get from an out-of-state contractor. For a full rundown on which brand fits which lot, see our brands.
Pricing for ADU Company in Converse, TX
| Service | Typical range in Converse |
|---|---|
| Prefab ADU (studio, 400 – 500 sq ft) | $115,000 – $150,000 |
| Prefab ADU (1-bedroom, 550 – 750 sq ft) | $140,000 – $200,000 |
| Prefab ADU (2-bedroom, 800 – 1,000 sq ft) | $185,000 – $250,000 |
| Site-built ADU (studio, under 500 sq ft) | $135,000 – $180,000 |
| Site-built ADU (1-bedroom) | $160,000 – $230,000 |
| Site-built ADU (2-bedroom) | $210,000 – $310,000 |
| Garage conversion ADU | $95,000 – $160,000 |
| Home addition (ground floor, 300 – 600 sq ft) | $95,000 – $185,000 |
| Second-story addition | $180,000 – $350,000 |
| Room addition (single room, 150 – 250 sq ft) | $55,000 – $110,000 |
What pushes a Converse project to the top of these ranges is usually the septic conversation we covered above, plus clay soil that needs deeper piers or additional drainage. Every quote we issue is a written price before work starts, with no change orders billed after the fact.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Converse
We work across Converse, from the older septic-served streets east of FM 1516 to the newer subdivisions near Kitty Hawk Road and the Judson ISD corridor. Our teams also cover the mix of 1980s brick homes and newer builds around Toepperwein Road.
- Older Converse east of FM 1516
- Kitty Hawk Road area
- Toepperwein Road corridor
- Judson ISD neighborhoods
- Newer subdivisions along Loop 1604 edge
Most Converse projects can be scheduled within two to four weeks of a signed contract, depending on permitting and brand lead times.
Service Area – Cities Near Converse
Benson ADU serves Converse and the surrounding Bexar and Guadalupe County suburbs. We regularly work in Universal City, TX, Schertz, TX, and San Antonio, TX, and we take jobs in Bulverde, TX for homeowners who want a quieter lot with more acreage.
Serving Converse, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Converse area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About ADU Company in Converse
Most Converse projects go from signed contract to first day on site within two to four weeks. The variable is permitting, not our schedule. Bexar County permit review times fluctuate, and older septic lots east of FM 1516 may need an evaluation before plans are finalized. Call (430) 258-2928 and we will give you a realistic start date for your specific lot.
It depends on your subdivision. Some newer Converse neighborhoods have HOAs with explicit ADU rules; many older areas east of FM 1516 have no HOA at all. We will check your specific deed restrictions before you commit to a design, so you do not pay for plans an HOA will reject.
Yes. On 1970s and 1980s Converse lots still on original septic, the system was sized for the main house only. An ADU adds bedrooms, which adds wastewater load. You may need a septic capacity evaluation or an aerobic upgrade to get county approval. We walk through that cost before you sign anything, so the final number is the real number. Call (430) 258-2928 for a free estimate.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local adu pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Converse Customers Say
"Photos of each milestone, which I loved. Slab, framing, roof dry-in, each one came with a few pictures by text."
- Gwen D."Solid job. Cabinets arrived late but they adjusted the schedule."
- Eli K."Plumbing and electrical passed on the first inspection."
- Alan B.
