Tiny Roots is Focused on Building Small
We design and build custom tiny homes - moveable (on wheels), and non-moveable accessory or primary dwelling units. We focus on under 600 square feet and are ready to help you design and build today.
We build in New England and can deliver on wheels nationwide.
With housing demand and cost still at record highs and inventory and availability at all time lows - Tiny Roots is not only designing and building these spaces, but advocating town by town to permit moveable, and on-wheel housing - as primary and secondary dwellings.
Our focus on design and build - it turns out - is easy. Now we can shift to promote and create housing awareness and inclusivity - not just for some, but for all.
What is a tiny house and…
How do I start the process?
Depending on what state or town you’re located in - will depend on how tiny homes are defined. Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are typically under 900 square feet, and we’ve seen other resources describe tiny homes as under 400 square feet. Sometimes tiny homes are on wheels and moveable, and sometimes they are on a foundation.
From our experience and irregularity across states, codes, regulations, tiny homes and how you can park and place them, depend on the town. Before you reach out to us, you may want to know more about your land, where you plan to park or build your tiny home, and what the actual town ordinances are that will dictate what you can and cannot build or park.
A Quick Case Study
The Berkshire Eagle recently featured a Massachusetts homeowner’s effort to age-in-place by building and placing a tiny home on wheels in her empty lot. Her plan involves placing a moveable accessory dwelling unit (MADU) on her property—a sustainable and forward-thinking solution for long-term living.
However, the article also sheds light on the all-too-common challenges homeowners face when dealing with outdated zoning and building regulations. Many local departments remain outright resistant to these options, creating barriers to alternative housing like MADUs - a legitimate and sustainable way to live.
This article is an example of the systemic red tape, gatekeeping, and resistance to change that is common among town building departments. As we face an ongoing housing crisis, it's more important than ever to push for thoughtful, regulated alternatives like MADUs. We hope this story sparks conversation, awareness, and local advocacy for more inclusive housing solutions.
How Tiny Roots Started:
Like anything else with a dream, a passion for building, and some gusto.
What began as a passion project in 2023 quickly turned into full immersion in the tiny home space. Haley and Emily completed their first tiny home on wheels in 2025 and are on a mission to keep going. Haley has decades in the electrical trade and union, and then later working as a project manager and estimator. Emily has owned and operated a residential remodeling company since 2020 and with a background in business management, they decided to take a leap of faith and up the ante to design and build tiny homes under 600 square feet. What they didn’t know, was that they were going to immediately become housing advocates.
“Once we started down this road and began to truly understand the incredible amount of red tape and gatekeeping to building and parking a tiny home, especially across New England, it became an easy mission to align and advocate with. Housing should be accessible to all, and not just those who have access to half a million dollars (median house price in the US).” — Emily
Where We’re Going
With hands-on experience in the built environment, we’re crafting well-designed and functional tiny homes—one at a time. Whether it’s a simpler way of living, extra space for family, a caregiver, guests, or just a quiet spot to call your own, we offer modern solutions that fit right in your backyard, on your land, or at the RV park.
We’re focused on establishing a company that builds small and tiny living spaces grounded in purpose and quality, while still providing all the comforts of a home.
While we are just getting going, Tiny Roots is here to push boundaries - from navigating tricky zoning and scattered town policies, to championing inclusive hiring, and setting new standards for small-scale development.
We see a need - and armed with the skills and expertise to design, build, and advocate - we plan to carve a path for individuals and families to live, grow, and thrive in the tiny home space.
Thinking about Going Tiny? Let’s Talk.
We Want to Hear from You
Whether you're looking to downsize, create extra space on your property, or add a modern accessory dwelling unit (ADU) for guests, family, or rental income—we want to hear from you. We know that every project starts with a conversation and an idea.
Here are a few key questions we’ll ask to get the ball rolling when you contact us for more information:
Where are you in the process:
Have you spoken with your town or local building department?
Do you know what’s allowed (and what’s not) in your area?
Do you have land or a parking spot in mind? Do you have hookups available or ready?
What’s your budget and timeline?
How serious are you about going tiny?
You don’t need to have all the answers right now, but we can start to help you navigate the next steps before starting to design and build a tiny home that not only fits your need and lifestyle but is town-approved and welcomed.
Here’s a quick PDF of some of the questions you can ask the town about placing your tiny home. It can be quite an overwhelming process when you’re in the early stages of research.
Contact Us
Interested in more information?
Do you have land, a parking place, or dream to live in a tiny home?
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