Building an accessible ADU with universal design in Berkeley
Insurance Requirements During Construction: Remodel, Addition, or New Accessory Dwelling
Cost to design, permit, and build a backyard accessory dwelling in Concord, CA.
Cost of an Addition in South San Francisco that Includes an Accessory Dwelling
Here’s what it cost to build “Grandma’s House,” an ADU (in-law apartment) in South San Francisco.
Cost of a remodel and restoration of a 100+ year old historic home outside of San Francisco in Alameda
$100,000 Contractor ripoff: New Avenue would have prevented this
Building an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in Fairfax, CA
A couple in Fairfax hired New Avenue to create a detached accessory dwelling for their home. After meeting with the homeowners and getting to know the site, the designer created this floorplan, which includes a bedroom, a full bathroom, a half bathroom, a living room, a dining nook, a kitchen, a deck, and a patio. Closet space and having a half bath in addition to the full bath was important to the homeowners.
Standing Room Only at the Ashby Village Accessory Dwelling Workshop
To help her neighbors who wanted to know more about what accessory dwellings could do for them, Joanne Sullivan, a founding member of the Ashby Village, organized a workshop…
Cost of a 310 square foot guest house in Berkeley, CA
Dennis and Doug's Income Property
A New Custom Home: The Goal Was “a Home to Grow Old In”
Amy and Tom owned a 743-square-foot, two-bedroom, one-bath home that was built in 1943. That’s tiny, and it just didn’t work for the owners and their goals. Those goals were clear. When asked what they wanted, they explained that they wanted a home for “growing old in.”
Building a Vacation Home? Here’s Where to Start.
A mountain escape with all the fresh air, cool breezes, and dramatic landscapes you could ask for…
Design and permitting costs for a one-bedroom accessory dwelling unit in Berkeley.
A New Avenue design professional created a comfortable, versatile design with a bedroom, a living area, a kitchen, a bathroom, space for a home office, plenty of storage, and laundry facilities. Here are the costs for design and permitting.
Adding a rental ADU with carport in Redwood City, California
JJ’s custom design includes a carport between the ADU and the main home. The 575-square-foot ADU features a kitchen, a laundry area, a full bathroom, a living room, and a bedroom.
JJ will be able to bring in over $3,000 per month in rental income. The ADU will pay for itself and help with the homeowner’s other needs, including the mortgage on the main home, education, retirement, and travel.
Here are the plans.
Adding an attached ADU in Pleasant Hill, CA
When the owners of a Pleasant Hill home decided to add an attached accessory dwelling, they came to New Avenue for our turnkey design/build pricing and service.
The ADU includes a large living room/bedroom area with a kitchenette, a bathroom with a shower, shared access to the garage and laundry room, and plenty of storage space. This setup allows both easy access and privacy.
If everything is transparent, you have to keep it clean. Here's one client’s take on the benefits of a design/build process.
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