Are you a California homeowner considering building an Accessory Dwelling Unit? You might be wondering what an ADU is, if it’s the right investment for you, and what the steps are to constructing an income producing unit on your property. You know the saying: “There’s...
Do the estimates you receive from contractors really cover all your project needs? Do contractor’s estimates present a real picture or what they want you to see? Free estimates will not reflect all the information you need to evaluate when deciding on your project,...
Most people are amazed at what it costs to build an ADU. We come across articles all the time that get the wrong impression about the actual cost of ADU development. We want to make this clear and in the next few articles starting with this one we will review the...
It’s been a crazy couple of months, everyone were adjusting to work from home, the stock market has gone down and then up again, businesses modified their operation and government offices have limited their public accessibility. If you have an ADU design and...
If you are reading this article, you already know what ADU is (Accessory Dwelling Unit), however do you know what is a JADU (Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit)? Do you know the difference between those two? One of the most important ADU rule changes that took effect...
Building a newly detached ADU can be quite pricey, but there are some occasions where you can convert a garage into a legally permitted granny flat at a low cost. If you have a 325-600 square foot garage, you can turn it into an ADU with $40-70k out-of-pocket....