What type of ADU can we help you build?
Detached ADU
Garage Conversion ADU
Detached ADU
- Description: A separate, stand-alone structure on the same property as the primary residence.
- Benefits: Provides maximum privacy and flexibility, ideal for rental income or housing family members independently.
- Example: A small cottage or a modern studio in the backyard.
Attached ADU
Garage Conversion ADU
Detached ADU
- Description: An additional unit that is physically attached to the primary residence but has its own entrance.
- Benefits: Often more cost-effective than detached ADUs, allows for close proximity while maintaining separate living spaces. This option seamlessly integrates with your existing home structure.
- Example: An extension or addition to the side or rear of the main house.
Garage Conversion ADU
Garage Conversion ADU
Garage Conversion ADU
- Description: Converts an existing garage into a livable unit.
- Benefits: Utilizes existing structures, typically reducing construction costs and time.
- Example: Transforming a single or double garage into a one-bedroom apartment or studio.
Internal ADU
Junior ADU (JADU)
Garage Conversion ADU
- Description: An ADU created within the existing footprint of the primary residence, such as an attic or a portion of the main house.
- Benefits: Cost-effective, minimal changes to the exterior of the home, ideal for multi-generational living. This option also allows for efficient use of underutilized spaces, enhancing the functionality of your home.
- Example: A loft conversion or reconfiguration of interior spaces to create a separate living area.
Junior ADU (JADU)
Junior ADU (JADU)
Junior ADU (JADU)
- Description: A smaller type of ADU, typically up to 500 square feet, created within the walls of an existing single-family home.
- Benefits: More affordable and quicker to build than larger ADUs, allows homeowners to maximize their existing space without significant alterations.
- Example: Converting a master bedroom suite or a large room into a self-contained living unit with a small kitchen and bathroom facilities.
Pre-Designed ADU Plans Approved by Santa Cruz County
425 square foot studio or optional 1-bedroom and 1-bathroom with 76 square foot front porch.
- Choose between classic bungalow, coastal Mediterranean, and sleek modern.
637 square foot 1-bedroom and 1-bathroom with 85 square foot front porch.
- Choose between classic bungalow, coastal Mediterranean, and sleek modern.
998 square foot 2-bedroom and 1-bathroom with 62 square foot front porch.
- Choose between classic bungalow, coastal Mediterranean, and sleek modern.