ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Unit) is a smaller, independent residential dwelling unit located on the same lot as a single-family home. ADUs can be converted spaces or additions to an existing home or new stand-alone structures. It is an affordable type of home to construct because they do not require purchasing additional land, major new infrastructure, structured parking, or elevators.
Before you start building your ADU, you have to get approval from your local authorities. First, we can help you find an architectural or design firm to help you design your ADU and build the architectural plans. You will then have to submit your plans to the local building department to obtain permits. Once you have your building permit, you can start the construction of your ADU. We recommend that you reach out to us early in the design process to ensure that you have a functional design and floor plan that is feasible and can be built within your budget.
A garage conversion will typically cost around $250 to $275 per sq ft which means that a standard 400 sq ft garage conversion in San Diego will cost around $100,000A new detached or attached ADU will typically cost anywhere from $300 to $350 per sq ft which means that an average 600 sq ft ADU in San Diego will cost around $210,000.
A garage conversion will take 3-4 months and a new detached ADU will take 4-5 months.
There are many ADU design firms but make sure you choose one that is the right fit for you. Look for a designers that: (1) have experience and specialize in ADU design and layouts, (2) understand the ADU regulations in your area, (3) understand your property's constraints on the location and design of your ADU, (4) really understand your goals, vision, and intentions with the ADU.Please reach out to us and we can recommend several great ADU design firms that we work closely with. Fabrick does not design ADUs since we are hyper focused on only building the best ADUs for our clients. However, we do get involved in the early stages of your ADU design and will work closely with the design firm you choose to ensure the design is feasible and can be built within your construction budget.
