Custom backyard lifestyle space exterior
North American ADU Co. — Rhode Island

Your backyard.
Your rules.

Starting at $50,000  ·  12×20 · Steel Frame · Turnkey · 60–90 days
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24 Years in Business
Steel Frame Construction
Fully Permitted & Inspected
60–90 Day Build
1-Year Workmanship Warranty
Rhode Island Licensed & Insured

What You Get

Every build starts
with this foundation.

Every Backyard Lifestyle Space includes the complete structure below as standard. Interior finishes, fixtures, and custom features are scoped at your free consultation.

✓ Standard Structure — Every Build
12×16 structure on concrete block base
Steel floor, wall & roof framing system
ZIP System wall + roof sheathing — taped weathertight
30-year architectural shingles + underlayment
Batt insulation — floor, walls & roof
Vinyl siding — color selected at consultation
6 ft sliding glass door
Basic 20 amp electrical circuit
Drop ceiling
Sheetrock — walls & ceiling taped and finished
Paint — your color choice
Available Sizes
12 × 16
192 sq ft
Starting at $50K
12 × 20
240 sq ft
Additional cost
12 × 30
360 sq ft
Additional cost
Custom Sizes Available
Have something specific in mind? We build to your exact dimensions. Priced at free consultation.
Interior finishes, fixtures, custom features, mini-split, plumbing, and specialty items are all scoped and priced at your free consultation.

Payment Structure

Four milestones.
You pay as we build.

You never pay for work that hasn't been done. Every payment is tied to a completed milestone you can see and inspect.

Milestone 1
30%
Contract Signing
Secures your build slot. We pull permits and order materials.
Milestone 2
30%
Framing Complete
Steel frame, roof, and exterior shell fully erected.
Milestone 3
30%
Rough-Ins Complete
Electrical, insulation, and rough inspections passed.
Milestone 4
10%
Completion
Final walkthrough done. You're satisfied. Keys in hand.

All payments by check or bank transfer. No payment is due until the milestone is complete and you've inspected the work.

What We Build

20 spaces. One builder.
Endless customization.

Every space is designed around how you want to live — then built to the same standard as a permitted dwelling unit.

$50K
Starting price
12×20 reference unit · Cranston, RI
🥃
Cigar Room
Bar wall · humidor · leather seating · ventilation system · coffered ceiling option
Starting at $50K
Golf Simulator
High-ceiling build · projector-ready · turf floor · dedicated circuits · climate control
Starting at $50K
🏋️
Home Gym
Rubber flooring · mirror wall · heavy-duty electrical · ventilation · epoxy or LVP floor
Starting at $50K
🎮
Man Cave
Theater setup · wet bar · game area · custom lighting · your rules, your design
Starting at $50K
🌸
She Shed
Reading nook · craft studio · custom finishes · natural light · private and peaceful
Starting at $50K
🧘
Yoga Studio
Sprung floor · mirror wall · soft diffused lighting · serene finishes · tranquil retreat
Starting at $50K
💼
Home Office
Cat-6 ethernet · soundproofing · built-in shelving · dedicated circuits · zero commute
Starting at $50K
🎙️
Recording Studio
Acoustic treatment · isolation construction · heavy electrical · control room option
Starting at $50K
🎨
Art Studio
Skylights · utility sink · sealed concrete or LVP · north-facing window option
Starting at $50K
🎱
Game Room
Pool table ready · bar nook · arcade space · durable flooring · custom layout
Starting at $50K
🔥
Sauna
Cedar interior · electric or wood-burning · cold plunge alcove option · year-round use
Starting at $50K
🍷
Wine Cellar
Climate-controlled · custom racking · tasting area · humidity management · cellar lighting
Starting at $50K
🏊
Pool House
Full bath · changing room · outdoor shower hookup · entertainment pass-through
Starting at $50K
🎬
Movie Theater
Projector-ready · tiered seating option · surround sound · blackout build · dedicated circuits · the ultimate movie night every night
Starting at $50K
🎵
Music Room
Acoustic treatment · soundproofed walls · instrument storage · practice or record · play as loud as you want without the neighbors
Starting at $50K
✂️
Backyard Business
Hair salon · nail studio · lash bar · massage room · private client entrance · sink · proper ventilation · your license, your business, your backyard
Starting at $50K
🧸
Kids Playroom
Dedicated indoor play space · durable flooring · custom storage · climate controlled · keeps the toys out of your house
Starting at $50K
🍹
Outdoor Bar
Covered bar structure · pass-through window · built-in coolers · entertainment setup · year-round use · your backyard, your happy hour
Starting at $50K
🔧
Storage & Workshop
Organized workshop · epoxy floor · built-in workbench · tool storage · climate controlled · keep the garage for your cars
Starting at $50K
🎙️
Podcast Studio
Soundproofed · mic-ready · acoustic panels · dedicated circuits · camera-ready setup · record your show without leaving your backyard
Starting at $50K
✏️
Something Else?
Have a vision we haven’t listed? We build custom. Every project starts with a conversation.
(401) 484-8079 →

How It Works

Four steps.
Your space is done.

We handle everything. You make the decisions — we handle the rest.

01
Free Consultation
We visit your property, review your backyard, and talk through your vision. No cost. No pressure.
02
Design & Proposal
We put together your custom build proposal with full pricing, layout, and finish options.
03
Permits & Build
We pull every permit, manage every inspection, and build start-to-finish. 60–90 days total.
04
Keys in Hand
CO issued. Walkthrough complete. Your space is ready — exactly the way you imagined it.

Referral Program

Know someone who wants
their own backyard space?

Send them our way. When they build, you get paid.
One number. No tiers. No fine print.

Lifestyle Space Referral
$2,500
Per Closed Build
Cigar room, gym, studio, cave & more
ADU Rental Unit Referral
$5,000
Per Closed Deal
Full turnkey ADU · $140K build

How it works: give us their name and property address. That’s it.

Paid at project completion · Check mailed directly to you · No expiration · No limit on referrals

(401) 484-8079 — Call to Refer

Also from North American ADU Co.

One company.
Three ways to build.

Steel frame backyard shed
No Permit · 3 Days
Steel Shed
12×16 steel frame shell. You finish the inside. $18,500 flat.
See Steel Shed →
Full ADU rental unit
$1,500–$1,800/month income
Full ADU Rental Unit
Fully permitted, CO-issued backyard rental. $140,000 all-in.
See the ADU →
Now booking Q3 2026 builds — slots are limited

Start Your Build

Tell us what you’re building.
We’ll handle the rest.

Free 30-minute site visit. We walk your backyard, talk through your vision, and give you a firm quote. No commitment. No pressure.

Prefer to talk? Call or text us directly — 7 days a week across all of Rhode Island.

(401) 484-8079
— or fill out the form and we’ll call you within 24 hours —

No commitment required. We serve all of Rhode Island.

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