Maryland ADU professional profile

Makara ADU

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ADU builder · Design-build firm

Makara ADU is a Gaithersburg-based design-build firm focused specifically on accessory dwelling units. In its September 2026 response to Maryland ADU Guide, the company said homeowners can choose from standard floor plans of roughly 300–1,100 sq ft, modify a standard plan, or pursue a fully custom design. Its reported turn-key scope starts with feasibility and zoning review and can continue through architectural design, engineering coordination, permitting, construction, project management, site and utility work, and interior finish selections. Makara also said it assists with Montgomery County Class 3 ADU licensing through DHCA when applicable. The company reports more than 20 years of building experience in the DC metro area and says it has worked exclusively on ADUs since 2020.

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Service area

  • Anne Arundel
  • Frederick
  • Howard
  • Montgomery
  • Prince George’s

Makara identifies Montgomery County as its core Maryland service area and also reports serving Howard, Anne Arundel, Prince George’s and Frederick counties. In Montgomery County it specifically named Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Potomac, Rockville, Gaithersburg, Silver Spring, Kensington, Olney, Takoma Park and North Potomac, along with municipalities such as Washington Grove, Poolesville and the Town of Chevy Chase. The company also confirmed work in the City of Annapolis. These are service areas, not zoning authorities; incorporated municipalities can have their own ADU review process.

Self-reported — not independently verified · Checked 2026-09-28 · Review due 2027-03-28 · Supporting source

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ADU projects and services

Project types

  • Detached ADU
  • Attached ADU
  • Garage conversion
  • Basement or interior conversion

Services

  • Design
  • Engineering
  • Permitting assistance
  • Construction
  • Utility work
  • Site work
  • Financing

Self-reported — not independently verified · Checked 2026-09-28 · Review due 2027-03-28 · Supporting source

Licensing information

MHIC 151479

Not currently independently verified

Issuing authority
Maryland Home Improvement Commission
Recorded status
Unknown
Last checked
2026-09-28
Review due
2027-03-28

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HBR 9666

Not currently independently verified

Issuing authority
Maryland Home Builder Registration
Recorded status
Unknown
Last checked
2026-09-28
Review due
2027-03-28

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Published project examples

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Company images

Makara ADU 1,100-square-foot exterior project in Burtonsville, MarylandMakara ADU 390-square-foot exterior project in Bethesda, MarylandMakara ADU garage conversion exterior project in Annapolis, MarylandMakara ADU 660-square-foot exterior project in Gaithersburg, MarylandInterior of a Makara ADU garage conversion project in Bethesda, MarylandMakara ADU 750-square-foot addition exterior in Montgomery County, MarylandMakara ADU company gallery image showing the exterior of a Makara 340 detached ADUMakara ADU company gallery image showing a second exterior view of a Makara 340 detached ADU

Business information

Self-reported — not independently verified · Checked 2026-09-28 · Review due 2027-03-28 · Supporting source

Business phone: 240-599-5949

jason@makarabuilders.com

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