Movable Roots Tiny Homes

ADUs Are Becoming One of Florida’s Most Talked About Housing Options

More Florida homeowners are exploring ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) as a way to add functional living space to their property.

Whether you are looking for:
✔ Housing for family
✔ A backyard cottage
✔ Guest accommodations
✔ Rental income potential
✔ A pool house
✔ Space for aging parents

An ADU may be an option depending on your local zoning and property requirements.

At Movable Roots, our modular ADUs are built to Florida code, engineered for Florida wind ratings, and designed for permanent placement on a foundation.

From design to placement, we help homeowners navigate the process and create a solution that fits their property and goals.

You have the land. We have a solution.

Modular Homes Are Real Homes.

Many people still confuse modular homes with mobile homes — but they are completely different.

A modular home is built to the same building codes as a site-built home and is designed for permanent placement on a foundation.

At Movable Roots, our modular homes are:
✔ Built to Florida code
✔ Engineered for Florida wind ratings
✔ Placed on permanent foundations
✔ Built with real home materials
✔ Designed for full-time living

They can also qualify for traditional financing and be customized to fit your property and lifestyle.

From backyard ADUs to full-time residences, modular homes are becoming a serious housing solution across Florida.

You have the land. We have a solution.

💡 SMALL HOME TRUTH: Cost Per Square Foot Isn’t the Full Story

We’re often asked, “Why does a small home cost more per square foot than a traditional home?”

The truth is—it’s not an apples-to-apples comparison. Here’s why:

🔸 Custom-Built, One at a Time
At Movable Roots, each home is built to order. Nothing is mass-produced or bought in bulk (unless part of a multi-home project). Every build is handcrafted with care and attention to detail.

🔸 Specialized Materials and Appliances
Small doesn’t mean cheaper. Compact, space-saving appliances and multi-use components often cost more than the standard builder-grade fixtures used in traditional homes.

🔸 Smaller Footprint = Concentrated Costs
Traditional foundation homes benefit from economies of scale. Their larger footprint allows costs to be spread out over thousands of square feet.

In a small home, every dollar of high-quality material and labor is concentrated into a footprint of 1000 square feet or less.

✅ So while the cost per square foot may be higher, the total cost is often much lower—and you’re getting a fully customized, high-efficiency home.

👉 Have questions about pricing or what’s included? We’re here to help.

You have the land—we have the home.

Whether you’re planning a primary residence or adding additional living space, our modular homes are designed to meet Florida code and wind requirements while being built in a controlled environment.

Pictured Here our Charlie 2/2 Model

👉 Let’s talk about what your property can support.

Some projects become more than just a build. They become part of a relationship. 💍

When clients trust us not once, but twice, it means more than we can put into words.

The Jeweled Barn 2.0 was built for Karina Brez, and being chosen again to bring another vision to life is something we are incredibly grateful for.

At Movable Roots, we know these projects are personal. They represent dreams, businesses, milestones, and years of hard work. Our clients are trusting us with something deeply important to them, and we never take that lightly.

Over time, many of our clients become more than customers. They become part of the Movable Roots family.

To every repeat client who continues to support and believe in us — thank you. Your trust means everything.

Some projects become more than just a build. They become part of a relationship. 💍 When clients trust us not once, but twice, it means more than we can put into words. The Jeweled Barn 2.0 was built for Karina Brez, and being chosen again to bring another vision to life is something we are incredibly grateful for. At Movable Roots, we know these projects are personal. They represent dreams, businesses, milestones, and years of hard work. Our clients are trusting us with something deeply important to them, and we never take that lightly. Over time, many of our clients become more than customers. They become part of the Movable Roots family. To every repeat client who continues to support and believe in us — thank you. Your trust means everything. 🤍

The housing boom created a race to build faster and maximize volume.

At Movable Roots, we believe building a home should never feel like an assembly line.

We intentionally stay hands-on with our projects because quality matters. Communication matters. Craftsmanship matters.

Our modular homes are built with quality materials, engineered to Florida code and wind ratings, and built by skilled craftsmen who take pride in their work.

We may be a smaller builder, but that allows us to focus on something bigger:
Building homes the right way.