An ADU is a small second dwelling unit on a single parcel of land that you already own. We offer ADU construction services, from start to finish. Most homeowners here tend to desire one for one of the following reasons: a parent has moved closer, a grown child needs their own space, rent earned every month, or a quiet office. We take a walk around the property before making any drawings. We take a look at the space that exists between your home and the fence, the location of the sewer line and if the ground is flat. Those three determine what can really be created at the back and we’d like to tell you on day one rather than after you have paid for drawings.

A separate unit in the backyard. A room or rooms attached to the side of your house. A garage turned into a studio. Or a small unit in an area that you have available, such as an attic or a spare bedroom with a separate entrance. Custom ADU builds are exactly that, built around your lot instead of a stock plan. Our ADU design and build services cover both sides of that, so we draw the plans and take them to the city ourselves. The city checks them, sends notes back, and we fix and resend until it’s approved. You don’t chase any of it. Next we construct: foundation, framing, roof, wiring, plumbing, insulation, walls, floors, kitchen, bathroom. One crew, one schedule, one person you call.

Your street changes the job. The plans must be approved by the state, which is why Balboa Peninsula is in the coastal zone. All of the lots are narrow and have an alley at the rear so the unit is almost always set over the garage. Big Canyon is a different story. Approval is more rapid but the gated community first reviews your plans and wants the new roof and exterior to be in harmony with the main house. We have been at work here more than a decade and have completed 500 plus projects throughout Orange County and are licensed and fully insured. This is where ADU building specialists who are knowledgeable about these matters end up saving you months in the long run.

Building is the fast part. Waiting on paperwork is what drags. A complimentary visit clears that up very early. Before you spend a cent, we measure the yard, let you know the approval route you’re on and provide you with a real price and a real timeline. There are no hidden cost items or vague bottom-line charges in our planning and construction estimates for ADUs. Contact us today for your ADU construction installation services.