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    URBAN CONSTRUCTION LLC.

    • Garage & Structure Additions: Custom Buildings for Your Property

      Attached Garages, Detached Garages, and Accessory Structures in the Twin Cities

      Engineered for Minnesota Climate and Code Compliance Since 2000

      Garages and accessory structures—such as workshops, storage buildings, or detached living spaces—are essential for protecting vehicles and maximizing utility. Urban Construction LLC has been designing and building these structures since 2000, ensuring every project meets the rigorous standards of the Minnesota Residential Code and the specific zoning and setback requirements of Minneapolis, St. Paul, and surrounding suburbs.

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    Our Garage & Accessory Structure Specialties

    We provide full-service design, permitting, and construction for all your necessary outdoor buildings.

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    Custom Attached Garages

    Building a garage that is seamlessly integrated with your main home requires meticulous planning and adherence to fire separation codes.

    • Code-Compliant Design: Ensuring proper foundation (frost footings are typically required), fire-rated walls (typically -inch drywall on the garage side), and tight-fitting fire-rated doors..
    • Integrated Look: Constructing the garage using the same roofing, siding, and trim materials as the principal dwelling to ensure a cohesive appearance.
    • Layout Optimization: Designing for easy vehicle access, maximizing storage, and incorporating dedicated mudroom entries.

    Detached Garages and Workshops

    We build durable, standalone structures that add significant storage, utility, and flexibility to your property.

    • Foundation Solutions: Utilizing appropriate foundations based on soil type and size, often including thickened-edge floating slabs or frost footings.
    • Size and Height Compliance: Navigating the maximum square footage, height, and setback requirements specific to your city's zoning ordinance.
    • Utility Integration: Installing necessary electrical wiring, lighting, heating, and water lines for a functional shop or hobby space.

    Specialized Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

    Creating separate, fully functional living units on your property (where zoning permits).

    • Garage-Top Apartments: Designing living space above a detached garage.
    • Cottages and Guest Houses: Standalone structures built to residential standards.
    • Office or Studio Spaces: Dedicated, heated, and finished accessory buildings for work or creative pursuits.

    Why Urban Construction for Your New Structure?

    Building garages and accessory structures involves a specialized set of regulations distinct from main house remodeling.

    • Zoning & Permit Mastery: We manage the entire complex permitting process, including site plan preparation, ensuring compliance with lot coverage, setbacks, and maximum height restrictions before the first shovel hits the ground.
    • Durable Construction: We focus on foundations (minimum 3,500 PSI concrete) and weather protection suitable for Minnesota's freeze-thaw cycles and snow load requirements.
    • Integrated Design: Whether attached or detached, we ensure the new structure contributes positively to your property's overall aesthetic and value.

    Ready to Enhance Your Property's Utility?

    If you need a new garage, workshop, or accessory building, partner with a local expert who understands the unique rules of the Twin Cities market.

    Request a Garage Addition Estimate