ADU Construction
ADU planning guides
Feasibility, permits overview, design basics, and construction phases — permit-aware, no approval guarantees.
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Where to start with an ADU
Most ADU plans stall on the lot, not the design. Setbacks, the distance to sewer and water lines, and whether a truck can reach the back yard decide what is possible long before floor plans matter. That is why the feasibility guide comes first.
A sensible order
- Check the lot. Measure setbacks, find utility lines and confirm equipment access. If the lot does not work, nothing else needs your time.
- Learn the permit path. Each city and the county have their own ADU rules, fees and review steps. Know them before you pay for drawings.
- Rough out the layout. A studio and a one-bedroom have very different costs, and kitchen and bath placement drives plumbing runs.
- Plan for the build. Construction runs from site prep to foundation, framing and finish, with inspections between phases.
These guides are general. Local rules change, and nobody can promise a permit approval. When you want to know what we build and how, see our ADU services.
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