What is an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)- commonly referred to as a guest house, a granny flat, and a myriad of other names. An ADU is esencially a secondary housing unit on a single-family residential lot. Their size is significantly smaller and are usually limited to the foot print of the house, lot , or municipal code.
What are the types of ADUs? :
- Detached new construction
- Above the garage
- Basement conversion
- Addition ADUs or “bump out ADUs”
Why do people build ADUs? It can be for a number of reason: including an additional living quarters for a family member or a detached space for potential visiting family, friends or renters. The addition of guest home offers homeowners the opportunity to generate extra income and add overall value to the property.
What was once a difficult and long process that in the past increased cost for homeowners, has now changed to a simpler process with reduced codes.
Where ever you are in the process, we can help. If you would like a free consultation or already have plans, we can assist you on making your vision go from drawings to the reality of your dreams.