Chad Hackmann, a longtime Arlington builder and Regional Partner with Alair Homes, helps homeowners turn custom home and renovation ideas into reality. An Arlington resident since 1997, he has nearly 30 years of experience delivering award-winning projects across Arlington, Falls Church, and D.C., earning the 2025 Remodeler of the Year award from the Home Builders Association of Virginia. Beyond building beautiful homes, Chad is a devoted husband and father of four who enjoys golf, tennis, and giving back to the Arlington community he is proud to call home.
More Arlington homeowners are discovering the benefits of adding an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) to their property. Whether it’s space for aging parents, adult children returning home, long-term guests, or rental income, ADUs offer a flexible way to make the most of your property.
In Arlington, detached units are typically limited to 560 square feet—roughly the size of a two-car garage. While the footprint is small, the versatility is massive.
Why consider an ADU?
1. Create a flexible living space
Need a home office, guest suite, or space for aging parents? An ADU can adapt to your family’s changing needs. For one Arlington homeowner, adding an ADU was a way to prepare for an elderly parent who might move in someday. Although the home already had a fully finished basement, the ADU offered something different: more privacy and a greater sense of having one’s own space. (more…)
