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What Experienced ADU Designers in California Know that Most Homeowners Don’t

The best ADU designers know where to find each city’s specific requirements. Experienced accessory dwelling designers have been through the permitting process many times, and they know which questions to ask at the city office. They’re also experts in state law.

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How to hire (and work with) an ADU designer

Now that Californians can build up to two accessory dwellings on their property, ADUs are becoming even more popular…

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Property tax increase when building a two-story addition to a home in Danville, CA

“How will building an addition affect my property taxes?” Here’s a real-world example from Danville, CA, with a home originally built in 1951.

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Checklist: How to choose an accessory dwelling unit company in the Bay Area

Choosing an ADU builder in the Bay Area is your first step toward getting more from your home. Here’s how to make your decision easier…

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How the best designers in California create life-changing accessory dwelling units

In our many years as the Bay Area’s go-to builder for accessory dwelling units, we’ve worked with some of the top designers in California. Together we have created ADUs in every style and size, and navigated some of the most challenging permit offices in the state. Here’s how we do it…

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Typical accessory dwelling costs in California

An accessory dwelling is a deeply personal thing. Every property, home, and homeowner is different. Your needs, tastes, and site will be different from those of your neighbor. So naturally, design, permitting, and construction costs will vary from project to project…

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I live in California and want an accessory dwelling. Can I manage my ADU project by myself?

If you want to build an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in California (and who wouldn’t, with the state becoming more ADU-friendly than ever), you may be asking, “Can I manage the project myself?”…

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How to choose the best ADU builder for your California accessory dwelling.

Concerns about climate change are mounting, energy costs are on the rise, and homeowners everywhere are looking for answers.

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How to save money on an accessory dwelling unit in California

In California, your ADU can pay for itself in just a few years. Of course, you want to save money now. Here’s how to save during design and construction without compromising quality…

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Cost to Design and Permit a Remodel and ADU Addition in Fremont, CA

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New Avenue Contractors Lift a House in Oakland, Add an ADU

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How AB 68 Affects ADUs in California

Here is the full text of Assembly Bill 68 (AB68), which was signed into law in October 2019. We’ve highlighted the parts that are really important to you as a homeowner. And we’ve added commentary.