BuildX Press Kit & Media Resources

An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is a smaller, self-contained residential unit located on the same lot as a primary single-family home. ADUs can be detached structures (often called "backyard cottages" or "granny flats"), attached additions, or conversions of existing spaces like basements, attics, or garages. They include a full kitchen, bathroom, sleeping area, and separate entrance. In Massachusetts, ADUs can be up to 900 square feet or 50% of the primary home's living area, whichever is smaller.

The 2024 Affordable Homes Act and its implementing regulations (760 CMR 71.00, effective January 31, 2025) made ADUs legal by-right on single-family lots across all Massachusetts municipalities. This removed the patchwork of local zoning restrictions that previously made ADUs difficult or impossible in many towns. Combined with a severe housing shortage, rising home costs, and an aging population needing flexible living arrangements, ADUs have emerged as one of the most practical solutions for adding housing supply without altering neighborhood character.

BuildX ADU pricing varies based on size, finishes, site conditions, and local permitting requirements. Because every BuildX ADU is custom stick-built (not prefab or modular), pricing reflects the quality of a traditionally constructed home. BuildX provides transparent, itemized pricing during the consultation process with no hidden costs. Contact BuildX directly for current pricing information and to schedule a consultation.

BuildX offers a 100-day build guarantee — from foundation pour to move-in ready in 100 days or less. The full timeline from initial consultation through completion varies depending on permitting timelines in each municipality, but the construction phase itself is held to this commitment. The permitting process can take additional weeks or months depending on the town.

BuildX is 100% stick-built, meaning every ADU is custom framed on-site by BuildX crews — no prefab panels, no modular units, no shipping containers. The company handles the entire process from permits through landscaping, offers a 100-day build guarantee, and provides a 3-year warranty that is three times the industry standard. Founder Buz Artiano brings over 40 years of Massachusetts construction experience and $450M+ in completed projects. BuildX also maintains a 135+ article Learning Center and offers an ADU Home Tour so prospective clients can walk through completed units.

Yes. Buz is available for phone, video, or in-person interviews. He is also available for panel discussions, municipal presentations, and ADU policy consultations. As a builder who has navigated the ADU permitting process in multiple Massachusetts municipalities, he can speak to both the construction and regulatory sides of the ADU landscape. Contact ADU@buildx.com or call (781) 627-7000 to schedule.

Yes. BuildX offers an ADU Home Tour program that allows prospective clients, media, and municipal officials to walk through completed units. Tours can be arranged by contacting ADU@buildx.com or calling (781) 627-7000. Photo and video opportunities are available during tours with homeowner permission.