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Looking for a Casita  or Guest House?

Few projects can add value and flexibility to your property quite like a casita. If you already own property with a main home in the greater Phoenix area, adding a casita will open up many new possibilities without having to move out of the home you love. You will find casitas on properties throughout this region, so adding one to your land would very much be in keeping with the traditions and customs of the southwest.

Hahn Construction is a trusted partner for custom casita projects throughout Goodyear, Buckeye, Surprise, and beyond. Whether you are ready to get started on this build right away or you’d just like to gather some information, our team would be happy to serve you. Contact us today at (928) 925-3886 to learn more!

What is a Casita?

The typical use for the term “casita” in the United States refers to a separate dwelling unit on a property with a main residence. You may also hear a casita referred to as a “guest house”, which would mean roughly the same thing. The uses for the casita building can vary from one property to another, but they are generally not attached to the main structure and tend to be quite a bit smaller than the house itself.

There are many reasons to consider building a casita on your property. Some of the primary motivations for taking on this project include the following –

Housing for a family member

Many people build casitas as a way to create a private living space for someone in their family, such as a retired parent entering their elderly years. This way, everyone can live close together on the same property, but still maintain the privacy that comes with living in separate buildings. In this way, a casita is like an upgraded version of an attached “mother-in-law” suite that is included in the design of the main house.

Rental income

You might also be interested in adding a casita so you can rent out that part of the property for an additional income stream. Many people live in their main home while renting out their casita to short- or long-term tenants. If this is part of your plan, you’ll want to check with any local restrictions on rentals to make sure what you intend to do is permitted by law.

A home office

In some cases, a casita functions beautifully as a dedicated home office. If you work from home and need privacy to perform your duties without distraction, a casita could be perfect. Since it has everything you need to live comfortably, like a kitchen and a bathroom, you can spend the whole workday in this space and you’ll be able to leave work behind when you close the door for the night and go back into the main house.

What do you have in mind for your casita? The intended purposes of this building will have an impact on how it is designed, so it’s good to be clear right from the start before construction begins. Work with the team at Hahn Construction to go over your plans and we’ll help you settle on a layout that is going to serve your needs perfectly.

Casita Design Considerations

While the fact that a casita is detached from your main home makes the design and construction process a little easier, there are still plenty of details to think about before building can begin. The Hahn Construction team will be happy to help you work through the important points to arrive at a design that you’ll love, including these keys –

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Zoning and code issues

You want to be sure that all of the paperwork is in place before you start building a new structure on your property. This isn’t the fun part of the project, of course, but it’s a necessary step to avoid running into problems later on.

Intended use

Your plans for the casita will inform the design choices you make along the way. For instance, if you are going to use it frequently as a home office, you’ll want to have a suitable space within the casita for a desk and computer equipment.

Location

How close do you want this casita to be located to the house itself? In some cases, the casita is within just a few steps of the main building, while others are set back a little further for more privacy. The size and shape of your lot will go a long way in determining where the casita can land.

The design phase is the most important part of this whole project, so don’t rush through these critical decisions. Work closely with our team to confirm that the final design is going to serve your needs and then you can sit back and look forward to the project being completed.

How Will This New Space Serve You?

It’s exciting to think of the many possibilities that come with adding a casita to your property. With a dwelling unit that is near to your home but not attached, you can use the space in a variety of ways as time passes, rather than being stuck with one limited function. We’d be happy to help you develop a clear vision of how this project can come together, and we are more than up to the challenge of making it a reality. Give us a call at (928) 925-3886 to learn more. Let’s get started right away!