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Accessory dwelling units, planned and built end to end.

A detached or attached ADU adds living space, rental income potential, or room for family, all designed and built with the same finish standard as the rest of our work.

Service Overview

What building an ADU with us includes

An accessory dwelling unit is a small home in its own right: kitchen, bathroom, living space, and its own utilities, built on a compressed footprint. We handle the design, engineering coordination, permitting, and construction so the finished unit is livable, code-compliant, and built to last.

Whether it's a detached backyard unit, a garage conversion, or an attached addition with its own entrance, the process is the same: confirm what your lot allows, design a layout that makes the most of the square footage, and build it with the same crew and finish quality as our kitchen and bathroom work.

What's Included

Everything covered under one contract

Site & feasibility review

Confirming lot coverage, setbacks, and utility access before design begins.

Design & layout

A floor plan that fits the unit type you want into the space you actually have.

Permitting

We manage the permit process specific to ADUs in your jurisdiction, start to finish.

Utility connections

Water, sewer, gas, and electrical tied in, whether separately metered or shared with the main house.

Full kitchen & bathroom

Complete kitchen and bathroom builds, finished to the same standard as our remodeling work.

Structural & foundation

New foundation and framing for detached units, or structural work for a conversion.

Our Process

How an ADU project actually goes

Six steps, one team watching all of them.

01

Consultation

We look at your lot, talk through what type of ADU makes sense, and outline what's feasible.

02

Design & planning

Floor plan, elevations, and material selections finalized into a plan ready for permitting.

03

Estimate

A detailed, line-item estimate covering site work, structure, and finishes.

04

Permitting & preparation

Plans submitted, permits secured, and a construction schedule set.

05

Construction

Foundation, framing, rough-ins, and finish work, inspected at every required stage.

06

Final walkthrough

Final inspection, a punch list, and a walkthrough before your ADU is ready to use.

Good to Know

Details worth knowing before you call

Typical timeline4 to 8 months for a detached ADU, including permitting, from consultation to move-in ready.
PermittingADUs go through a dedicated permit process; we manage the submittal and revisions for you.
Unit typesDetached new-build, garage conversion, and attached units with a separate entrance.
UtilitiesWe evaluate whether a separate meter makes sense or whether sharing the main house's utilities is simpler for your lot.
Pricing

What an ADU typically costs

Every lot and unit type is different. These are typical ranges to help you plan, not a quote, use them as a starting point for the conversation.

Garage Conversion

$90,000–$150,000
Existing structure converted to a livable unit
  • Uses existing foundation & structure
  • Full kitchen & bathroom build-out
  • New utility connections
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Attached / Larger Unit

$350,000+
800+ sq ft, attached construction or premium finishes
  • Larger floor plan & multiple rooms
  • Premium finish package
  • Structural tie-in to main home
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These are estimated ranges, not a quote. ADU pricing depends heavily on square footage, whether you're converting an existing structure or building new, site conditions, and finish level. Local permitting fees and utility requirements also vary by jurisdiction. We'll give you a firm, line-item number after a site visit.
4–8
Months, including permitting
1
Point of contact, start to finish
3
Pricing tiers to plan around
100%
Permitted & inspected work
Why Choose Us

What working with Kazemi actually looks like

Licensed & insured

Full structural work, permitted and inspected at every stage required for an ADU.

One crew, start to finish

From site work to final finishes, the same team is accountable for the whole build.

Honest timelines

We factor real permitting timelines into the schedule instead of promising an unrealistic date.

Related Services

Often paired with an ADU project

Common Questions

ADU construction FAQ

Garage conversions typically run $90,000 to $150,000 since they reuse an existing structure. New detached units usually run $180,000 to $320,000 depending on size. Larger or attached units can run $350,000 and up. Site conditions, unit size, and finish level are the biggest factors. See the pricing section above for a fuller breakdown.
Most ADU projects take 4 to 8 months from initial consultation to move-in ready, including the permitting timeline, which is usually the biggest variable.
Yes, ADUs require permits through your local jurisdiction's dedicated ADU process. We manage the plan submittal, revisions, and inspections so you don't have to navigate it yourself.
In most cases, yes, though rules vary by city and by whether the unit is attached or detached. We recommend confirming current local rental rules for your specific property as part of the feasibility review.
Most residential lots qualify under current state ADU rules, but setbacks, lot coverage, and existing structures all factor in. We start every ADU project with a site and feasibility review to confirm what's possible before design begins.
We handle the full process: design, permitting, and construction, under one contract with one point of contact.

Ready to talk about an ADU?

Tell us about your lot and we'll follow up to schedule a free feasibility conversation.