About Us
Our Mission Is to Unlock Your Financial Freedom
UnlockYard was founded with one goal: to help homeowners turn unused backyard space into passive income. We believe your home should work for you — not the other way around.
We’re a Denton-based team of real estate professionals, builders, and financing experts dedicated to making ADUs simple, affordable, and profitable.
Our Values
Trust
We operate with transparency and integrity.
Efficiency
Our streamlined process removes the stress from construction.
Local Expertise
We build specifically for Denton and surrounding Texas communities.
Long-Term Impact
Our ADUs increase property value, generate long-term wealth, and help address the housing shortage by making more units available and affordable. By unlocking underutilized space, we help reduce the cost of living for families and renters alike.
Meet the Team
We’re a passionate, locally-rooted team with a background in real estate development, construction, and financing. Whether it’s a garage conversion or a backyard ADU, we guide you through every step — from equity check to rental income.
Our Impact
How We Make a Difference
- +1 Unit per Build Every ADU adds a new, functional home to the local housing supply
- $1,500+ Avg Monthly Rent More affordable than traditional apartments in most DFW neighborhoods
- $0 Upfront Cost for Homeowners Equity-backed financing makes participation accessible
- 80 Days Average Build Time Quick delivery means faster relief for renters and cash flow for owners
The local housing market
- In Denton and surrounding DFW cities, rents have risen 20–30% in the last 5 years
- 50%+ of homeowners have $100K+ in tappable equity — but no plan to use it
- Texas is short over 300,000 housing units according to 2024 HUD reports
- ADUs help relieve pressure without requiring new land, rezoning, or apartment blocks