In-Law Suites & Multigenerational Living in Ladue, Missouri

Ladue homes and this kind of project

Because Ladue is made up of architect-designed houses from the 1920s to 1950s and newer estates, the first thing we check for an in-law suite here is zoning limits on second kitchens, the HOA indenture and which part of the house suits the person moving in.

The housing stock here: architect-designed homes from the 1920s to 1950s, mid-century ranches and new estates on large lots.

A carriage house or rear wing is sometimes the answer on an older property, subject to zoning.

Lots, exteriors and approvals in Ladue

Wood window and trim restoration, additions designed to be indistinguishable from the original, and terraces and porches. Architectural review is thorough.

Adding onto an old Ladue house is a design problem first. Rooflines, window proportions, siding exposure and foundation height all have to relate to the original, and review boards in historic areas will insist on it. We set additions back and keep them subordinate to the main house.

What is included

We meet with Ladue planning staff or the county before finalizing the design, so the kitchenette, entrance and utility setup are approved on paper before construction money is spent.

We take on in-law suite work in and around lanes off Ladue, Warson and Litzsinger roads.

What we watch for

A basement suite in Ladue with a bedroom needs egress and enough ceiling height. We check both before recommending the basement route over an addition.

Ladue properties tend to be large lots on winding private lanes, and that affects how we stage materials, where the full range of trades park and how debris leaves the site.

Permits and approvals in Ladue

In Ladue, an in-law suite is reviewed by Ladue's building department. What follows is zoning review plus the usual building and trade inspections.

Since this work shows from outside, also plan on a thorough architectural review board. We prepare that submittal alongside the permit.

Schedule and getting to you

On site, an in-law suite in Ladue generally runs six weeks to six months depending on the approach.

Ladue sits toward the edge of our range: I-64 east past Lindbergh, a little over forty minutes in normal traffic. We group trade visits and deliveries carefully for projects at that distance, and we take them on when the scope justifies a dedicated crew.

What moves the price in Ladue

We price in-law suites & multigenerational living in Ladue from a site visit, not a square-foot figure. These are the items that change the number.

• Bathroom and kitchenette plumbing distances.
• A separate HVAC zone or system.

More detail

Our step-by-step method for this work, and the factors that move its price, are laid out on the main in-law suites & multigenerational living page. More about the area is on our Ladue page.