JH Landscapes expands ADU builds in Waxhaw as multigenerational demand rises

JH Landscapes is increasing accessory dwelling unit and guest house construction across the Greater Charlotte region as more North Carolina families build space for aging parents and adult children. The move comes as national ADU demand grows and local zoning rules shape how quickly those projects can move forward.

Why it matters: - More homeowners in Waxhaw and the Greater Charlotte region are using ADUs to keep family close without sacrificing privacy. - The trend is also pushing demand for housing that can work as family space, rental income, or a home office. - Local zoning rules and site limits make builder expertise a bigger part of the project decision.

What happened: - JH Landscapes, a Waxhaw construction and landscape firm founded in 2019 by Justin Hoskins, is expanding its ADU and guest house work across the Greater Charlotte region. - The company is focusing on housing demand tied to multigenerational living in North and South Carolina. - JH Landscapes builds detached guest cottages, above-garage apartment units, and backyard studio dwellings. - The company offers complimentary property evaluations for prospective ADU clients. - Consultations are available by calling the Waxhaw office at (704) 999-0976 or through the company website: company website.

The details: - JH Landscapes says detached guest cottages can range from studio layouts to multi-bedroom floor plans. - Above-garage units include separate entrances and sound insulation. - Backyard studio dwellings are typically between 400 and 800 square feet. - Each project is handled under one contractor relationship covering design development, permit acquisition, site preparation, utility connection coordination and final inspection. - Standard ADU projects are completed within four to seven months from permit approval through final occupancy inspection. - Union County, Mecklenburg County and Lancaster County each have their own zoning conditions. - Those conditions include setback rules, square-footage caps between 800 and 1,200 square feet, and owner-occupancy requirements. - JH Landscapes evaluates those rules during preliminary property assessments. - For households planning to house aging relatives, the company incorporates barrier-free entries, wider doorways and safety-focused bathroom features. - Industry surveys focused on accessibility and aging-in-place planning say 73% of ADU owners prioritize those features. - JH Landscapes is licensed in construction, hardscaping and landscaping and is headquartered at 2307 Waxhaw-Marvin Rd in Waxhaw. - The company holds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau of Southern Piedmont and Western North Carolina. - JH Landscapes serves Ballantyne, Weddington, Wesley Chapel, Matthews, Marvin, Fort Mill and Indian Land. - Hoskins remains directly involved from initial site assessment through final inspection.

Between the lines: - National housing data shows 61% of homeowners now cite multigenerational housing as the main reason for building an ADU. - Roughly one in five Americans lives with adult children, aging parents or grandparents. - The U.S. accessory dwelling unit market was estimated at $19.65 billion in 2025 and is forecast to reach $21.46 billion in 2026. - About 42% of new ADU demand is tied to multigenerational living arrangements. - National outlets including The Washington Post documented the same acceleration in early July 2026, describing families building “backyard compounds” for multiple generations on one lot. - Federal Housing Finance Agency appraisal data has shown properties with ADUs posting higher annualized value growth than comparable single-family homes without secondary units.

What's next: - JH Landscapes expects continued demand for ADUs as homeowners weigh family caregiving, rental income and property value gains. - The company’s preliminary evaluations are positioned to help homeowners determine whether a lot can support an ADU under local zoning rules. - Buyers and homeowners will likely keep running into county-by-county differences on setbacks, square footage and occupancy requirements.

The bottom line: - In Waxhaw, ADUs are moving from a niche add-on to a practical housing solution for families navigating caregiving, space constraints and rising property values.