Solar
Plan electrical load, roof conditions, resilience and long-term energy costs before adding equipment.
EXPLORE SOLAR →Accessories Department · Solar · Smart Home · Accessibility · Furniture
FINISH YOUR ADU. BEAUTIFULLY.
Your ADU is more than a shell. Make it efficient, intelligent, accessible and move-in ready with the right upgrades, the right partners and the right timing.
SOLAREnergy + resilience
SMART HOMEControl + security
UNIVERSAL DESIGNSafety + flexibility
FURNITURESmall-space living
Explore the Accessories Department
Four upgrade paths.
One easier place to start.
Jump directly to the category you need. Every section below is designed around homeowner decisions, not vendor jargon.
Smart Home
Lighting, climate, security, access and connectivity that make a smaller home easier to live in.
EXPLORE SMART HOME →ADA / Universal Design
Accessibility, aging-in-place and practical design choices that protect long-term flexibility.
EXPLORE ACCESSIBILITY →Furniture & Décor
Right-sized furniture, storage and coordinated packages for family, rental or guest use.
EXPLORE FURNITURE →
Plan the upgrades at the right time
The best accessory decision may happen before the walls close.
Solar, wiring, door clearances, reinforced bathroom walls, smart controls and storage all become easier when they are considered in sequence instead of after construction is complete.
DESIGN FIRSTKnow the footprint and user before selecting products.
ROUGH-IN EARLYElectrical and control decisions can affect finished work.
BUILD FOR FLEXIBILITYAccessibility is easier when the structure anticipates it.
PROTECT THE BUDGETSeparate must-haves from upgrades before spending drifts.
ADU Consulting · Project Navigation · Owner Advocacy
Between doing it all yourself and handing it all off, there's a guide.
One advisor for your entire ADU journey. The Biss ADU Project Roadmap™ tells you what to do, in what order, and with which professionals, from "Can I build an ADU?" to "Here are the keys."
SPONSORED · Biss ADU Solutions is founded by Matthew Bissonnette, founder of The ADU Exchange. Affiliated companies. You are never required to use any Ecosystem provider. Full disclosure at bissadusolutions.com.Accessories Partners
Search solar, smart-home, accessibility and furniture professionals in one place.
Use the partner search when you already know what you need, or request a consultation if you want help sorting out which category should come next.
Vetted partner pathways
New England coverage
Four accessory categories
One consultation form
Solar + Energy
Energy upgrades should serve the ADU plan, not complicate it.
Start with how the ADU will be used, expected electrical load, roof or ground conditions, service capacity and financing. Then decide whether solar, battery storage or other energy upgrades make sense.
RESILIENCEThink beyond panels to backup power and continuity.
ELECTRICAL LOADHeat pumps, appliances and EV charging affect the plan.
PERMITTINGCoordinate electrical, utility and local requirements early.
FINANCINGKeep energy upgrades inside the total project budget.
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Fall River, MA
Elite Founding Partner
Verified by The ADU Exchange
Fall River, MA
Power Your ADU From the Sun.
Locally owned. Complete solar + battery systems, engineered for your ADU.
600+ reviews
ADU Rooftop Solar
Custom-designed for ADU rooflines. American-made.
Battery Backup
Full-home backup during outages.
EV Charging Station
Level 2 charger. $0 fuel cost.
25-Year Warranty
24/7 monitoring. 72hr service.
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Smart Home
Intelligence built in.
Not gadgets piled on.
Smart-home features should reduce friction. Prioritize comfort, security, access and connectivity before chasing novelty.
Smart Thermostat
Learning climate control and simple scheduling for smaller spaces.
Smart Lighting
Automated scenes, dimming and occupancy controls.
Video Doorbell
See and speak with visitors without complicating entry.
Smart Lock
Flexible access for family, guests, caregivers or tenants.
Sponsored
Norwell, MA · Serving New England
Verified Financing Partner
Verified by The ADU Exchange
John Alexopoulos
Loan Officer · NMLS #252572
Ready to Build? Get Funded.
From construction & renovation loans to HELOCs & cash-out refinancing, John Alexopoulos & radius help New England homeowners finance the ADU that keeps family close. A lender who truly understands ADUs. Lending since 1999.
NMLS #252572 · Corp NMLS #1846 · MA Lender/Broker #MC1846
Free Pre-Approval
Know your budget before you design.
Construction & 203(k)
Finance the build from start to finish.
HELOC & Cash-Out
Tap your home equity to build.
ADU-Savvy Lending
A partner who speaks ADU. Since 1999.
LO NMLS #252572
radius Corp NMLS #1846
MA Lender/Broker #MC1846
Equal Housing Lender
Contact John
John Alexopoulos, Loan Officer · NMLS #252572 · Licensed in MA. Employed by radius financial group inc., Corp NMLS #1846 — MA Lender/Broker #MC1846, 600 Longwater Drive, Suite 107, Norwell, MA 02061. Verify at nmlsconsumeraccess.org. State licenses: radiusgrp.com/licenses. All loans subject to credit approval, income verification & property appraisal; not a commitment to lend. Rates/terms not advertised — contact John for current options. Not authorized by the NY Dept. of Financial Services. ADVERTISEMENT — The ADU Exchange LLC is not a lender or mortgage broker and does not originate, broker, or service loans; all lending services are provided solely by radius financial group inc.®, an Equal Housing Lender.
★ Master GC · Merrimack ValleyVerified by The ADU ExchangeSponsored
DrakeDesign + Build
Braintree, MA · Serving Lowell, Lawrence, Haverhill, Andover, Chelmsford & 20 more towns
Your ADU, designed and built under one roof.
The vetted Master GC for Merrimack Valley. Plans, permits, framing and finish from one licensed team, selected and verified by The ADU Exchange so you never start with a random contractor.
★★★★★ 5-star Google & Angi reviewsMA CSL CS-119009HIC 216395Insured · $1M liability
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Detached & garage ADUsNew builds and conversions, sized to your lot.
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Design + build, one contractPlans, interiors and construction, one team.
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Permit-ready plansDrawn for the building department.
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Ecosystem-backedFinancing, legal and trades already connected.
Licensed MA · 25+ years of craft · Owner on every jobRequest a build →
SPONSORED · Drake Design + Build is an independent licensed contractor selected as the Master GC for the Merrimack Valley territory. The ADU Exchange LLC educates, informs and aligns; it does not build, and is not a party to your contract. You are never required to use any Ecosystem provider.
ADA / Universal Design
Design that works for everyone.
Whether the ADU is for a parent, adult child, caregiver, guest or future you, universal-design choices can make the space safer and more flexible without making it look institutional.
WIDER CLEARANCESDoors, hallways and circulation that work better over time.
ROLL-IN SHOWERSLow-threshold bathing and reinforced walls for support.
ZERO-STEP ENTRYSmoother transitions for wheelchairs, walkers and daily life.
EASIER HARDWARELevers, handles and controls that reduce physical effort.
Furniture & Décor
Move-in-ready living for smaller spaces.
In an ADU, furniture is part of the floor plan. Right-sized pieces, storage and flexible layouts can make a compact home feel considerably larger and easier to use.
LIVING ROOMCompact seating, tables and entertainment pieces.
BEDROOMStorage beds, smaller nightstands and durable finishes.
DINING + KITCHENBistro, counter and expandable dining solutions.
COMPLETE ADUCoordinate the entire space instead of buying piece by piece.
Accessories resources
Understand the decision before you buy the product.
The Accessories Department connects back to the rest of the ADU Ecosystem so homeowners can make finishing choices in context.
ADU Proficient: Accessories
Solar, accessibility, and smart home when the second home is in the backyard, and why "ADA compliant" is the wrong phrase for a private home.
READ THE ARTICLE →Homeowner Hub
Start with feasibility, planning and the overall ADU journey.
OPEN HOMEOWNER HUB →Bank Vault
Understand financing before the upgrade budget gets away from you.
EXPLORE FINANCING →University
Plain-English education and sourced ADU articles across the ecosystem.
BROWSE THE UNIVERSITY →Aging in Place
Explore family, independence and accessibility-focused ADU resources.
EXPLORE AGING IN PLACE →For Accessories Professionals
Help homeowners finish the ADU right.
Solar companies, smart-home providers, accessibility professionals, furniture suppliers and complementary brands can join the ADU Exchange professional ecosystem.
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VERIFIED$49/mo
TERRITORY$199/mo
SPONSOR$399/mo
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