Service
Accessory Dwelling Units
ADUs are one of the most practical ways East Bay homeowners add long-term value and flexible space. They are also projects where early feasibility work matters most: site access, utility connections, setbacks, and jurisdictional requirements shape what is realistic before design begins. We help you evaluate those questions early, then coordinate design, permitting responsibilities, and construction under one organized process. Permit approval is determined by the jurisdiction — no outcome can be promised in advance.
Fit
Appropriate Project Types
- Detached ADUs
- Attached ADUs
- Garage conversions
- Interior conversions
- Junior ADUs, where applicable
Planning
Typical Planning Considerations
- Site feasibility: access, grading, and buildable area
- Utility planning — electrical service capacity, water, and sewer connections
- Parking and access considerations, which vary by jurisdiction
- Design coordination for a compact, livable layout
- Jurisdictional review requirements and timelines
Scope
Common Scope Components
- Site preparation and foundations, as scoped
- Complete building shell and interior construction
- Utility connections per the approved plans
- Kitchen and bathroom construction
- Permit coordination, when included in the contract
Boundaries
Exclusions & Separately Contracted Work
- Surveys, soils reports, and engineering by outside professionals are coordinated during preconstruction
- Impact and connection fees are set by the jurisdiction and utility providers
Scope components are examples, not automatic inclusions. Your project's scope is defined by the approved plans and written agreement.
Permits & Design
Permit and Design Considerations
ADU regulations in California continue to evolve, and each city applies its own review process. Feasibility findings are preliminary until jurisdictional review and any required professional investigations are complete.
Related Projects
Project concepts shown illustrate the scope, design direction, and construction approach of the work we take on.
We provide this service in communities throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
09 / Start Here
Planning a Remodel, Addition, ADU, or Custom Home?
Before you finalize assumptions about design, budget, timeline, or permitting, talk it through with a builder. An early conversation usually clarifies what's realistic — and often changes the plan for the better.
Free and no obligation — a conversation, not a commitment.