Guides and services
Straight answers on what Tucson projects involve, what they cost and which permits apply, written by a licensed Tucson general contractor (AZ ROC #344537).
Casitas, ADUs & additions
Casita rules & permitsWho issues your casita permit in Tucson, what Arizona's 2024 ADU law changed, Pima County guest house rules, and the steps from site walk to final inspection.Casita costWhat a casita costs to build in Tucson, what moves the price (size, utilities, caliche, finishes) and how to keep it in budget. From a licensed Tucson builder.Home addition costWhat drives the cost of a room addition or primary suite in Tucson: foundation, roof tie-in, stucco matching, HVAC and permits. From a licensed contractor.ADU builderLicensed Tucson ADU builder for attached, detached and converted ADUs. What Arizona's 2024 ADU law allows in Tucson and how an ADU differs from a casita.Guest house builderBuilding a guest house in unincorporated Pima County: lot size, access, utility meter and use rules, plus how it differs from a City of Tucson ADU.Garage conversionConverting a garage into a casita, ADU, bedroom or office in Tucson: floor, walls, cooling, permits and HOA checks, from a licensed Tucson contractor.Primary suite additionPlanning a primary (master) bedroom suite addition in Tucson: layout, walk-in shower and closet, roof and stucco tie-in, cooling and permits.Second-story additionAdding a second story in Tucson: foundation and wall checks, engineering, stairs, roof removal around monsoon season, HOA and zoning limits.Mother-in-law suiteMother-in-law suites and casitas in Tucson for multigenerational living: attached vs detached, accessible design features and the rules for your lot.Casita floor plansTucson casita plans compared: studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom layouts, how the size cap works for your home, and the city's pre-approved plan library.Casita vs home additionCasita or home addition? Compare privacy, cost drivers, utilities, permits, rental rules and resale in Tucson to decide which extra space fits your family.
Custom homes
Custom home costWhat it costs to build a custom home in Tucson: published per-square-foot ranges plus the local factors (lot, caliche, septic, finishes) that move the price.Custom home building processThe custom home building process in Tucson and Pima County, step by step: lot checks, design, HOA, permits, septic and floodplain reviews, build and final.Hiring a licensed contractorHow to verify an Arizona ROC contractor license, what licensed really means, red flags to avoid, and how the Residential Contractors' Recovery Fund works.
Stucco & roofing
Stucco repair costWhat stucco repair costs in Tucson and why: patch vs re-coat vs full re-stucco, hidden water damage and texture matching. From a licensed Tucson contractor.Stucco crack repairStucco crack repair in Tucson: telling hairline cracks from structural ones, what causes them (heat, soil, water) and how we fix the cause, not just the crack.Re-stucco & stucco replacementRe-stucco and stucco replacement in Tucson: when it's needed, new lath, matching texture, and color coat vs elastomeric finishes. Licensed, AZ ROC #344537.Roof replacementRoof replacement in Tucson for tile, flat and foam, shingle and metal roofs. Underlayment, decking, flashing and City of Tucson permit rules explained.Roof replacement costWhat drives roof replacement cost in Tucson: material, roof area, tile re-lay vs new tile, deck repair, flat roof details and permits, with published ranges.Tile roof repairTile roof repair in Tucson: cracked and slipped tiles, worn underlayment, flashing and full re-lays. Why the layer under your tile matters most. AZ ROC #344537.Flat roof repairFlat roof repair in Tucson: foam roof coatings, ponding water, cracked parapets, clogged scuppers and AC curb leaks. One licensed crew for roof and stucco.Roof leak repairRoof leak repair in Tucson: finding the real source of monsoon leaks in tile and flat roofs, flashing, parapets and scuppers, and what to do first.Monsoon home prepGet your Tucson home ready for monsoon season: roof, scuppers, stucco cracks, drainage, decks and patio covers. A practical checklist from a licensed builder.
Bathrooms, kitchens & decks
Shower remodelCustom walk-in shower remodels in Tucson: tile, built-in benches, niches, glass and curbless entries, built on proper waterproofing. Licensed, AZ ROC #344537.Tub to shower conversionReplace a hard-to-step-over tub with a low-threshold walk-in shower in Tucson. Benches, grab-bar blocking and aging-in-place details. AZ ROC #344537.Bathroom remodel costWhat a bathroom remodel costs in Tucson: published 2026 ballpark ranges, what moves the price (tile, plumbing, showers, hidden damage) and how to budget.Kitchen remodelKitchen remodels in Tucson built around custom cabinets: new islands, better storage and layout changes, with permits handled. Licensed, AZ ROC #344537.Deck repairDeck repair in Tucson: sun-cracked boards, rot, loose railings, failing posts and stairs. We check the framing, then repair or rebuild. AZ ROC #344537.Patio covers & pergolasCovered patios, ramadas and pergolas built for Tucson sun and monsoon wind. Tied into your roof and stucco properly, with permits checked. AZ ROC #344537.
Structural work & repairs
Termite & wood rot repairRepairing termite-damaged and rotted framing in Tucson homes after a licensed pest company treats. Studs, plates, beams, fascia and trim. AZ ROC #344537.Load-bearing wall removalRemoving a load-bearing wall in Tucson: engineering, beam and post sizing, temporary shoring and permits. In-house framing crew, AZ ROC #344537.Beam repair & replacementRepairing sagging, rotted or termite-damaged beams in Tucson: garage headers, porch beams and roof beams. Shoring, engineering, permits. AZ ROC #344537.Home repairsHome repair in Tucson from a licensed general contractor: stucco, roof leaks, doors, rotted framing, decks and bathrooms. One point of contact. AZ ROC #344537.