Services · ADUs
An ADU lives or dies on the site plan.
Your lot and your city decide what fits. We check before you pay for drawings.
If it doesn't need a permit, we'll say so.
What an ADU project turns on.
Feasibility first
Lot, setbacks and utilities decide what's buildable — we check before drawing.
State law is on your side
California requires cities to allow ADUs on most lots and caps review time.
Conversion or new build
Garage conversion, attached, or detached — the lot picks the winner, and we'll show you why.
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How cities differ
State law sets the floor; cities still control height, setbacks and utilities. Reading how your city applies the framework is step one.
Your city
What does an ADU take to approve in your city?
If it doesn't need a permit, we'll say so.
The deliverables.
- 01Feasibility check against state law and city standards
- 02Full permit sets — detached, attached, or conversion
- 03Title 24 and utility coordination
- 04Submittal and corrections through approval
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What we don’t do
We won't sell you drawings for a unit that can't be approved — if it's not feasible, you hear it at the start.
Asked about ADUs, specifically.
01How big can my ADU be?
State law guarantees at least 800 sq ft on most lots; your parcel sets the real number.
02Can I convert my garage?
Usually yes — state law removed most of the parking rules that used to block it.
03Can I rent it out?
Generally yes, for stays of 30 days or longer. We'll walk you through your city's rules.
Your project
Get an ADU feasibility check for your lot.
Send the address and what you have in mind — we’ll reply with what your city requires and the cost.
- What your city will ask for, specifically
- What we'd draw, and what needs an engineer
- A quote for the drawings, the expediting, or both
- A straight answer if it doesn't need a permit at all
If it doesn't need a permit, we'll say so.
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