Basement and Attic ADUs
Basements and attics can sometimes be converted into independent living space without expanding the home's footprint. Feasibility depends on factors such as ceiling height, egress, access, natural light, utilities, and structural conditions.
This can be a strong option for homeowners looking for an in-law suite in Greater Boston or a flexible way to keep family close while preserving privacy.
Garage and Carriage House Conversions
An existing garage or carriage house may offer an opportunity to create a separate living space while using a structure already connected to the property.
These projects often require updates to foundations, utilities, insulation, access, and other parts of the existing structure. We focus on making the finished space work naturally with the rest of the property.
Attached ADU Additions
An attached addition can be a strong option when the existing home does not have enough suitable space for an ADU.
These projects allow greater flexibility in layout, accessibility, and privacy, while also requiring careful consideration of how the new space connects to the house. Rooflines, windows, materials, proportions, and circulation all play a role in making the addition feel like it belongs.
ADUs as Part of a Larger Remodel
An ADU can be designed as part of a larger whole-home remodeling project rather than as a separate project.
For example, a homeowner may create private living space while also improving accessibility, reworking circulation, remodeling the first floor, or updating other areas of the home. We can plan the ADU alongside those broader changes so that the spaces work together as a single project.
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"We are very pleased with our new kitchen! Thomas created a plan that worked well for us, and gave the kitchen the updated and warm look we were looking for. We were very happy with the quality of the work and excellent communication throughout. On time and on budget. Lead carpenter (Jon) was a pleasure to have on the job every day, and did a great job in minimizing the impact on rest of our home. Subs were first rate. And when we couldn’t vent the exhaust fan out the roof, and there were issues with the long run to vent out the back of house, the TBA team persisted and went the extra mile to resolve the issue. Called in an HVAC Co. to make it right. Much appreciated for an unanticipated problem. Highly recommend TBA!"
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"We had a very good experience with TBA in the remodel of our kitchen. I thought having a local designer and a locally available team was a real advantage. It allowed them to quickly respond to scheduling opportunities and keep the project moving on time and on budget. I also thought their on-the-ground team was very strong and that they were very good at communication throughout the project, with standard weekly updates. Overall, we were very happy with both the process and result."
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"I wanted to say thank you for helping us design our dream kitchen. We are still acclimating to this new beautiful space and love it more each day. Thanks to you your team the job went smoothly. We would highly recommend TBA to others."
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"We bought our house with one big flaw - a cramped, dark kitchen. We had a vision for how to address this, but it was a tall order, including pulling a chimney out of our house. Thomas and his team did a great job translating our loose dream into solid plans, and his company did a fine job turning that dream into reality, on time and budget! I'd recommend his company to anyone looking for remodeling work!"
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"If there were a day to give Thomas Buckborough more than five stars, I would do so. We first met him in 1995 when he was newly in business and took on a kitchen renovation (with some side jobs) for us. Since then, we have worked with him on at least five other projects, and each one has been completely successful. He and his crew just finished gutting and updating a bathroom.
Thomas is a skilled designer who listens to our thoughts and then improves them. Every single one of his crew, through the years, has been competent and delightful. We had another bathroom renovation going on during the pandemic, and they managed that with care and attention to safety.
I could not recommend him more highly."
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"We have worked with Thomas Buckborough & Associates on several projects over the past eleven years. We have always found Thomas to make excellent design recommendations and to deliver exactly what we requested on time and on budget. Phone calls are returned promptly and questions are quickly answered. Recently Thomas and his team remodeled our kitchen. They always showed up as promised; completed tasks with a minimum of disruption; and came up with excellent solutions to all of the challenges that an older home provides (for example, walls being out of square or discovering hidden behind the wall prior electrical work that had not been done to code and needed to be brought up to current code). They did a beautiful job. Their attention to detail shines through. We couldn’t be happier."