Looking for in-law suites & adus in Clearwater? LRG Contractors Group is a licensed Florida general contractor serving Clearwater and the surrounding Pinellas County — from Countryside, Skycrest, Morningside and beyond. In-law suites, garage apartments, and accessory units — family space and flexibility, where local zoning allows.
An in-law suite or accessory dwelling can add real value, multigenerational space, or flexibility to a Tampa Bay property — but in Florida the rules are local, not statewide. What's buildable depends entirely on your city or county zoning, your lot, and your setbacks, so the honest first step is a feasibility check, not a sales pitch.
For Clearwater specifically, it comes down to local realities: Clearwater's mix of inland 1950s–70s block ranches and salt-exposed beach and Island Estates waterfront means kitchen and bath remodels here have to be specified for both dated floor plans and coastal humidity. Clearwater runs its own building department under the Florida Building Code, and the beach and Island Estates fall squarely in the wind-borne-debris and coastal high-hazard zones, so window, door, and addition work carries impact and elevation requirements. Beach condos often add HOA architectural review. We design and permit your in-law suites & adus around exactly those conditions.
In-Law Suites & ADUs in Clearwater — what we handle
- Attached in-law suites
- Garage conversions to living space
- Garage apartments and detached accessory units (where zoning allows)
- Feasibility, lot, and setback analysis
- Local zoning and ordinance review for your jurisdiction
- Utility connections and Florida Building Code energy compliance
- Humidity-aware insulation and ventilation
- Full permitting and inspections
In-Law Suites & ADUs cost
Typical Tampa Bay ranges, not a quote. Cost is driven most by type (conversion vs. attached vs. detached), size, site access, and utility connections — and by whether your zoning allows the unit at all. We give you a fixed proposal after a feasibility visit.
Timeline
Garage conversions often finish in 2–4 months; attached suites and detached units typically run 5–9 months including design and permitting.
Clearwater permits
Clearwater runs its own building department under the Florida Building Code, and the beach and Island Estates fall squarely in the wind-borne-debris and coastal high-hazard zones, so window, door, and addition work carries impact and elevation requirements. Beach condos often add HOA architectural review.