Additions & ADUs
Expand Your Space
Destino Builders builds room additions, second stories, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), garages, workshops, and outdoor living spaces across Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Santa Fe, Los Lunas, and Bernalillo.
Every addition is engineered for three things: structural durability, seamless integration with the existing home, and full code compliance. Roof lines, stucco, and window profiles are matched so the new space reads as original construction — a detail that matters even more inside Santa Fe's design-review districts.
For ADUs, the first conversation covers whether your lot qualifies under local zoning — size limits, setbacks, and parking rules vary by zone and jurisdiction. Destino Builders confirms feasibility, permits the work, and builds it, with rural considerations like septic, well, and propane factored into the estimate where they apply.
What's Included
- Room additions & second-story builds
- Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs / casitas)
- Garages, workshops & outbuildings
- Decks, covered patios & outdoor living
- Structural engineering & code compliance
- Septic, well & propane coordination where required
How It Works
Consultation
Share your vision, budget, and timeline. We listen and offer honest, expert guidance.
Design & Planning
Collaborate on designs, select materials, and finalize plans with full transparency.
Construction
Our skilled crews bring the plan to life with daily attention to quality and safety.
Final Walkthrough
Review every detail together. We are not done until you are thrilled with the result.
Common Questions
- Are ADUs allowed in Albuquerque?
- Yes — Albuquerque permits accessory dwelling units in most residential zones, subject to size, setback, and parking rules that vary by zone. Whether a specific lot qualifies is one of the first things Destino Builders confirms during a consultation.
- How long does an addition take?
- Additions run months rather than weeks, with design, permitting, and inspection timelines built into the schedule you receive in writing. Second-story builds carry additional structural engineering steps and run longer.
- Will an addition match my existing home?
- That is the goal on every addition. Roof lines, stucco, window profiles, and interior finishes are matched so the new space reads as part of the original home — especially important in Santa Fe, where design review can regulate exterior details in historic districts.
Get a Free, Itemized Estimate
Tell us about your project and we'll walk the space, talk through options, and put a written estimate in your hands.