Turn your backyard or garage into a second home — for rental income, family, or added value. We design, permit and build accessory dwelling units across the Sacramento area, start to finish. Free consultation.
Tell us about your property — we'll map out your options and a ballpark budget.
Whatever your lot and goals, there's an ADU that fits. We build all four types — and help you choose the right one.
A brand-new standalone home in your backyard — up to 1,200 sq ft, the most flexible and highest-value option.
Turn an existing garage into a legal dwelling — often the fastest, most affordable path to an ADU.
An addition connected to your home — great when yard space is tight or you want shared walls.
Up to 500 sq ft carved from your existing home — the lowest-cost way to add a rentable unit.
Feasibility, plans, engineering and city submittals — we navigate California and Sacramento ADU rules for you.
Clear budgets, ROI on rental income, and financing options laid out before you commit.
California has spent the last several years rewriting its ADU laws to make backyard homes far easier to build, and Sacramento has leaned into it — the city even offers pre-approved ADU plans to speed things up. The state now guarantees your right to build at least an 800-square-foot unit (up to 1,200 for a detached ADU) with modest 4-foot setbacks, caps permit review at 60 days, and waives added parking near transit. For homeowners, that means less red tape than at almost any point in the past.
The payoff is real. A Sacramento ADU commonly rents for around $1,500 to $2,200 a month, so it can offset a big share of its cost over time while adding lasting value to your property — and it's just as often built for family: aging parents, adult kids, or a home office. Whatever the goal, an ADU turns space you already own into something that works for you.
We review your property, goals and budget, and tell you what's feasible — ADU type, size and a realistic ballpark cost.
We handle plans, engineering and city submittals, using pre-approved plans where they save time and money.
One accountable design-build team constructs your ADU through to final inspection and move-in.
Max sq ft for a detached ADU (CA)
State-mandated permit review window
Typical Sacramento ADU monthly rent
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"They built a 720 sq ft detached ADU in our backyard for my mom. Handled every permit, kept us on budget, and it's gorgeous. The whole process was painless."
"Converted our detached garage into a rental unit. It's leased for $1,800 a month now — basically pays our mortgage down. Professional crew, no surprises."
"Used a city pre-approved plan and it saved weeks. Design-build meant one team for everything. Highly recommend for anyone considering an ADU."
Turnkey (design, permits and construction), most Sacramento ADUs run about $250 to $360 per square foot. As a rule of thumb, a 600 sq ft unit lands around $180,000 and a 1,000 sq ft unit around $300,000, with detached builds commonly $165,000 to $500,000 depending on size, finishes and site conditions. Garage conversions are usually cheaper since the shell already exists. We give a clear ballpark at the free consultation.
Under current California law, detached ADUs are allowed up to 1,200 sq ft, and the state guarantees your right to build at least an 800 sq ft unit regardless of local zoning, with 4-foot side and rear setbacks. A Junior ADU (JADU) is up to 500 sq ft and must be within the existing home. Your lot and city can allow more — we confirm the exact envelope for your property.
California law now requires cities to approve or deny a complete ADU application within 60 days, with a 15-business-day completeness check up front. The fastest route in the City of Sacramento is a pre-approved plan, which can cut plan check to days and permitting to roughly 30 days. Custom designs take longer. We manage the whole submittal.
Often not. California exempts ADUs from new parking requirements when the property is within a half-mile of public transit, and the same zero-parking rule applies to garage or interior conversions. Otherwise a maximum of one space can be required. We'll tell you where your lot stands.
Yes — ADUs can be rented long-term, which is why so many Sacramento homeowners build them. Depending on size, location and finishes, Sacramento ADUs commonly rent for roughly $1,500 to $2,200 a month, so many owners see the unit pay a meaningful part of its cost back over time, on top of adding property value.
We're design-build, so we handle the whole project end to end — feasibility and site check, design, engineering, permits and city submittals, construction, and final inspection. You get one accountable team from first sketch to move-in, instead of juggling separate designers, engineers and contractors.
Free, no-obligation consultation — ADU options and a realistic budget for your Sacramento property.
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