11 DADU Plans to Help You Make the Most of Your Property A DADU can be a lot of things. It can be a place for aging parents or adult children. A private space for guests. A home for a family member. A rental that creates additional income. Or maybe, someday, it becomes your own home while your main house…
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North Mullen DADU: A North Tacoma Backyard Transformed A backyard can be more than just extra outdoor space. With the right property and a thoughtful design, it can become a beautiful, functional home. Our recent North Mullen DADU in Tacoma is a great example. Our client came to Gordon T. Jacob with a property that was already well-suited for a…
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A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Our In-House Design Process Building, remodeling, or adding a DADU to your home comes with a lot of decisions. Cabinet colors. Countertops. Flooring. Tile. Plumbing fixtures. Lighting. Paint. Hardware. And somehow, all of those individual choices need to work together to create one cohesive home. That’s where our in-house design team comes in. Whether you’re remodeling…
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What Does It Actually Cost to Build a DADU in Tacoma? One of the most common questions we get is simple: “What does it actually cost to build a DADU?” And the honest answer is… it depends. But instead of staying vague, we want to give you real numbers and a clear breakdown—so you can understand what goes into the…
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North 39th: From One Home to Three in North Tacoma There are some projects that feel especially meaningful—and our North 39th project is one of them. Located in North Tacoma, this property gave us the opportunity to do something new for our team. We acquired a quaint, single-family home and reimagined the entire space from the inside out. Along with…
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Downsizing in Tacoma: How a DADU Lets You Stay in Place Lately, we’ve been having more conversations with homeowners who are starting to think about what the next chapter of life looks like—and whether their current home still fits. Recently, we came across an article that really put this shift into perspective. One statistic in particular stood out: “According to…
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There’s nothing more meaningful to us than hearing directly from the families we build for. At Gordon T Jacob, a family-run general contractor based in Tacoma, Washington, our goal on every project is simple: clear communication, thoughtful design, and a construction experience rooted in care and integrity. Today, we’re proud to share a recent 5‑star client review that perfectly captures…
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Detached Accessory Dwelling Units (DADUs) continue to grow in popularity across Tacoma and the South Puget Sound—and for good reason. A well-designed DADU can add flexible living space, create long-term rental income, and significantly increase property value. However, before jumping into design plans or submitting permits to the City of Tacoma, there are a few site-specific considerations every homeowner should…
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We’re excited to share one of our latest Tacoma DADU projects—an all-new 2-bedroom, 1-bath, 729-square-foot Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit built in the heart of North End Tacoma. This project is especially meaningful for our team. After years of working alongside us, one of our long-time subcontractors and his wife selected us as their DADU builder in Tacoma. They’ve seen our…
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Welcome to our newest DADU! Built in the historic district of Tacoma, our clients partnered with us to design a beautiful and multifunctional 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom, 701-square-foot living space above a spacious 2-car garage. Their goal? To rent out the DADU to traveling nurses while using the garage below as extra storage for their outdoor gear and toys! While working in…
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