Hull, GA Guest Houses, In-Law Suites & Remodeling

Your hometown contractor in Hull

KORE Construction Group's office is at 701 Willis Glenn Rd in Hull, so Hull and the surrounding part of Madison County are home turf. We build guest houses, basement apartments and basement finishing, garage suites, in-law suites and additions, plus kitchen and bath remodels. We plan every project around the rules for your lot, and KCG handles the permitting.

Permits in Hull and Madison County

Who signs off on your project depends on whether your property is inside Hull's city limits:

  • Inside city limits, Madison County Building Inspections won't issue a building permit until you have a letter of approval from Hull City Hall. Once you have it, you don't need separate approval from the county Zoning Department.
  • Outside city limits, in unincorporated Madison County, approval comes from the county Zoning Department.

Zoning rules for guest houses, garage apartments and accessory dwelling units differ between the city and the county. Madison County's planning office notes that only one single-family dwelling is allowed per lot unless zoning permits otherwise, for example for accessory dwelling units or medical hardships. We confirm the rules with Hull City Hall or the Madison County Planning and Zoning office before design, and we don't draw final plans until we know what your parcel allows.

Projects that fit Hull homes

Many properties around Hull have room to spread out, which opens up options:

  • Guest houses for visiting family or an aging parent.
  • Garage suites, including living space over a new detached garage.
  • In-law suites and additions attached to the main house.
  • Basement finishing and basement apartments.
  • Kitchen and bathroom remodels, from a hall bath refresh to an accessible primary bath. See examples on our Bathrooms page.

How a project works with KORE

  1. Lot check. Email us your address and goals. We confirm whether you're inside Hull's city limits and which office has jurisdiction.
  2. Design. We design around the zoning, setbacks and septic or utility constraints on your lot.
  3. Permitting. KCG gets the city approval letter when it's needed, then submits for the county building permit.
  4. Build. We build, coordinate Madison County inspections and walk the finished space with you.

See examples on our Projects page, and read how the rules work in Athens-Clarke and Oconee on What You Can Build.

Hull FAQ

Do I need a permit from Hull or from Madison County?

Building permits come from Madison County. If you're inside Hull's city limits, the county needs a letter of approval from Hull City Hall first. KCG handles both steps.

Can I build an accessory dwelling unit near Hull?

It depends on whether you're in the city or the county, and on your zoning. We confirm the rules with Hull City Hall or Madison County Planning and Zoning before design.

What if I just want a guest room, not a separate unit?

An addition, an in-law suite connected to the house or a finished basement is often the simplest route. We'll walk through the options for your lot.

Do you handle permits?

Yes. KCG handles permitting from application through final inspection.

Start your Hull project

Email kcg@athenscontractor.com with your address and a few details, or fill out our contact form. We'll confirm the rules for your property and set up a free consultation. See everything we build on the Services page.