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Category: How To Build An ADU

Prefab ADU is For You!

By Kendyl Young on August 24, 2021

Congratulations, a Prefab ADU is the right ADU for you! You might not know it ...but you are very lucky. Many homeowners simply don't qualify for a prefab ADU. Here is why a Prefab ADU is right for you: You have a busy and demanding lifeYou want to choose something ...

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Prefab ADU- 5 Reasons It Makes Sense!

By Kendyl Young on December 11, 2021

The Prefab ADU is built with a tried and true building method. In fact, large luxury homes, hotels, and shopping malls are often built using prefab, or modular, methods. Until recently modular ADUs weren't considered profitable by established factories - but the recent law changes and consumer demand ...

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ADUs On Small Lots

By Kendyl Young on February 13, 2022

It is possible to fit a nice detached ADU on your small lot. We are working on plan for a 3500 SF lot in Ventura- our one bedroom unit fits nicely in the rear portion of the lot. Each home- the primary and the ADU- will enjoy ...

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How Long Does Prefab ADU Take

By Kendyl Young on February 16, 2022

A prefab ADU is faster and more predictable the a traditional site built ADU. It takes about 9 months for a prefab ADU to go from concept keys in your hand. Contrast that with a site built ADU which can take well over a year to complete. ...

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What Is A Prefab ADU

By Kendyl Young on May 22, 2022

What is prefab ADU and how is it different from any other ADU? Prefab refers to the building process and it gives many benefits over traditional site-built construction. Before we dip into what this means for you, let's cover a few basics. What Is An ADU? ADU stands for ...

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Building A Granny Unit? Don’t Miss These Important Steps

By Kendyl Young on May 26, 2022

Building a Granny Unit (ADU) is a big project. It is just like building an entire house- just smaller and in your backyard. It is a complicated affair and it is easy to make mistakes. One cautionary tale comes from the Martel Family who wanted to build their ...

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How To Build An ADU

By Kendyl Young on June 1, 2022

The next thought after deciding you need a Backyard Dwelling (ADU) is "How do I build an ADU?" It's a scary thought. Everyone knows someone with a construction horror story - so how do you avoid contractor armageddon? There are two ways to build an ADU, traditional site-built and ...

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ADU Garage Conversion- FAQ

By Kendyl Young on June 12, 2022

An ADU garage conversion seems ideal in Los Angeles. The structure is already there, so it should be cheap and easy, right? Unfortunately, it takes a lot to create a decent garage ADU. Your conversion needs to be structurally sound and follow all of the Guidelines for Garage ...

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Detached ADU vs Attached ADU

By Kendyl Young on June 28, 2022

Should you add a detached ADU or an attached ADU to your backyard? Don’t make a hasty decision because building an ADU is important and there are benefits and cautions for each style. What Is An ADU Let’s start with an ADU definition. It is an acronym that stands ...

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