Free ADU Planning Guide

ADU Journey
Made Simple.

A clear homeowner guide to the ADU process: consultation, design, permitting, construction, inspections, and move-in.

2-3
Weeks Design & Planning
6-12
Weeks Permitting
~8
Weeks Construction
3-6
Months Typical Timeline

Know the Process Before You Start

This guide helps homeowners understand what happens from the first conversation through design, permits, construction, final inspection, and move-in.

01Consultation
02Design Approval
03Permitting
04Construction

Your ADU Journey

A practical step-by-step path from idea to move-in.

STEP 01

Consultation

Discuss your goals, property, budget, timeline, and which ADU model may fit your needs.

STEP 02

Design & Approval

Review plans, make decisions, and approve the direction before moving into permitting.

STEP 03

Permitting

Prepare for the local permit review process and the time it can add to the project.

STEP 04

Site Preparation

Plan for foundation, utilities, access, and readiness before construction begins.

STEP 05

Construction

Move through steel framing, enclosure, exterior work, interior finish-out, and inspections.

STEP 06

Move-In

Complete the final walkthrough, close out inspections, and prepare the ADU for use.

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