Detached ADU
A separate, self-contained unit built in the yard, with its own entrance, kitchen and bathroom. The most private option and the one that usually adds the most value.
ADU & home additions
ADU Builder in Chula Vista & San Diego County
We build accessory dwelling units from the ground up — detached, attached, and garage conversions — and we handle every phase ourselves, from the foundation to the final coat of paint. Licensed, Lic. #930755, with over 30 years of residential construction behind us.
ADU & home additions
The ADUs we build
Four ways to add living space to a property. Which one fits depends on your lot, your setbacks and what you want out of the space — we walk the property with you before anyone draws a line.
Attached ADU
A new unit built onto the existing house, sharing a wall. Makes sense when the lot is tight or you want to keep the utility runs short.
Garage conversion
Turning an existing garage into a finished living space. The footing and walls are already there, so it is often the fastest route to a permitted unit.
Home additions
Extra bedrooms, a bigger kitchen, a second story or a sunroom — more space inside the house you already have, tied into the existing structure.
What we do
Everything we handle
You get one contractor and one point of contact for the whole build. No juggling six trades and no gaps between them — we sequence the work and we answer for it.
- Pre-construction planning
- Plans and permit coordination
- Demolition and site preparation
- Excavation and foundation
- Concrete and masonry
- Framing
- Roofing and exterior work
- Plumbing, electrical and HVAC coordination
- Insulation and drywall
- Interior and exterior finishes
- Full build through completion
One contractor. One point of contact. From the first stake to the final walkthrough.
How we work
Four steps, no surprises
Free estimate
We visit the site, listen to what you need, and give you a written estimate with no obligation.
Plan and permits
Scope, materials, schedule and permit handling agreed in writing before anything starts.
Build
One crew, one supervisor, and weekly updates so you always know where the project stands.
Walkthrough
We walk the finished work with you, close every punch-list item, and hand it over clean.
FAQ
ADU questions we get asked
What is an ADU?
An ADU — accessory dwelling unit — is a second, smaller home on a lot that already has a house. It has its own kitchen, bathroom, sleeping area and entrance. People build them for family, for rental income, or for a home office or studio.
Do I need a permit to build an ADU?
Yes. An ADU is a permitted structure and it has to be inspected. We coordinate the plans and the permit process with your city or county so the paperwork moves alongside the build instead of holding it up.
Can I convert my garage into an ADU?
Usually, yes. The slab and the walls are already standing, which is why a garage conversion is often the quickest path to a finished unit. What decides it is the condition of the existing structure, the setbacks and whether the utilities can reach. We look at all three on the first visit.
How long does it take to build an ADU?
It depends on the type, the size and how fast permits clear — a garage conversion and a detached new build are not the same job. We give you a written schedule with your estimate, and you get weekly updates once we start, so you always know where the project stands.
Do you handle the plans and permits?
We coordinate them. We work with your plans if you already have them, or with your architect if you do not, and we handle the permit process with the city so you are not the one chasing it.
Do you do the whole build or just part of it?
The whole build. Foundation, framing, roof, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, drywall, finishes — all of it, with our own crews on the structural work. That is the point of hiring one contractor instead of five.
Is the estimate free?
Yes. We visit the property, listen to what you have in mind, and give you a written estimate with no obligation. Call 619-517-7809 or send us a message and we will set up a time.
What areas do you serve?
We are based in Chula Vista, CA and cover San Diego County and the surrounding communities — roughly 70 miles out. Not sure if you are in range? Call and ask, it takes a minute.
Our work
ADU projects, start to finish
Real photos from our ADU builds in San Diego County: foundation, slab, framing and roof, all done by our own crew.
Ready to Build Your Vision?
Free estimates. Licensed crew. Straight answers about cost and schedule.
