CAN I BUILD AN ADU?
Clear, defensible feasibility analysis before pursuing an ADU.
Flat fee of $250, 48-hour turnaround.
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What is an ADU?
An Accessory Dwelling Unit is a smaller, separate home on the same property as a main house, with its own kitchen, bathroom, and entrance.
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Why Build an ADU?
Generate income
Earn $500–$3,000+/month in rental income
House family
Keep aging parents or adult children close by
Increase property value
ADUs can add 20–30% to your home's value
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Process
1
Feasibility
Zoning and site constraints, ADU type, basic viability.
2
Design
Concept and detailed design, engineering, construction budget check.
3
Permitting
City review, corrections, approvals.
4
Construction
Build-out, inspections, utilities, finishes.
5
Completion
Final approval, occupancy, rent or move-in.
Possible Setbacks
- •Lot too small for setbacks
- •Zoning limits ADU size
- •Utility capacity issues
- •Environmental constraints
Green Lights
- •Zoning allows ADU/DADU
- •Sufficient lot size
- •No environmental blocks
- •Clear path to permitting
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First Step
Get a clear, defensible analysis if building an ADU is feasible, before spending thousands on pursuing an ADU.
Sample Report ↗
Report Contents
- Go/no-go recommendation
- Confidence level
- Zoning allows ADU/DADU
- ADU vs DADU eligibility
- Primary constraints & red flags
- Sufficient lot size
- Access & parking viable
- No environmental blocks
- Clear path to permitting
Advisory only. No design, construction, or permitting representation.
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