Thinking about building a backyard ADU?
Start With a Clear, Local Feasibility Report
Before you spend thousands on design, engineering, or permits, get a practical assessment of whether adding a backyard cottage makes sense for your property.
Tuckerman Hill provides an easy-to-understand assessment of whether an ADU may be feasible on your property.
$95
Delivered in 5 business days
Includes a follow-up phone call for your questions
Building an ADU in Vermont isn’t as simple as putting a small house in your backyard.
Zoning rules.
Septic capacity.
Well requirements.
Driveway access.
Slopes.
Parking.
Many homeowners don’t know where to start — or whether it’s even possible on their lot.
That’s where this report comes in.
This report is for you if…
You’re considering rental income or housing family
You’re wondering if an ADU is even possible on your property
You do not know the zoning and regulatory process
You want quality information, without a cumbersome process or big price tag
What’s in the report
Local Rules & Process
Site Planning
Utility Considerations
Cost Overview
Site Constraints
Recommendation
What this report doesn’t include
No site visit
No architectural plans
No permit preparation or guarantee of approval
No bids or firm cost of construction
Tuckerman Hill’s ADU Feasibility Report is a planning-level snapshot designed to help you decide whether to go deeper.
How it works
Submit your address + a few details
You’ll receive an email and secure payment link.
We review maps + local rules and build your report
You receive your PDF report within 5 days
Optional: Book a follow-up call to talk through it
Frequently Asked Questions
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No — it’s a plain-English summary of applicable rules and visible constraints to help you decide what to do next
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Typically just your address and utility information. We’ll follow-up if we need anything else
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It’s a high-confidence planning snapshot — but final conditions (like setbacks, permits, and engineering) require official review.
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In your included follow-up call, we can help you understand next steps and explore whether a future build makes sense.
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Our feasibility report is focused on detached homes only. Attached or in-home ADUs can be a good option, but are essentially custom renovation projects that require a different evaluation.
Get Clarity Before You Commit
For $95, you’ll know whether an ADU is realistic for your property — and what challenges to expect.