We’re a licensed ADU contractor based out of San Leandro, CA, offering a wide range of services in the domain of new home construction. It can be in the form of an attached, detached or above-the-garage ADU, or simply by converting an old & unused lying garage into a spacious backyard cottage or a Granny Flat for a comfortable living. We first obtain the local permits from the concerned government authorities and thereafter start the construction of an ADU by strictly complying with the building codes of the California state. This is how we go ahead with a new construction.
When you contact us for your ADU construction project, we always keep in mind your specific requirements regarding size, dimension & layout-design. This is how we custom build an ADU in a desired style. An ADU can either be built by converting an old garage, constructing above-the-garage or built completely new from scratch by laying foundation on the ground. It can be in an attached or detached form, with a separate entrance and utility lines. As an experienced ADU contractor in San Leandro, CA, we build ADUs in different sizes. For example a Junior ADU can be no bigger than 500 sq. ft. and an attached ADU cannot be bigger than 1200 sq. ft in size. The ceiling height of 16’ is always maintained while designing & building one such unit. Similarly, all ADUs that are below 750 sq. ft. in size, do not have to pay any ‘Impact Fee’ to the government. Garages that are converted into ADUs must have separate utility lines and connections, by following all the setback rules. An ADU can be used as a master bedroom or a full-fledged family suite with all the compartments. The size somewhat depends on the space availability at home. You can build a Granny Flat, a home-office or a rental accommodation depending upon your needs. You can always call us at 510-999-6467 for more ideas regarding the size and design of an ADU at your property.
An ADU can be designed and created within a property to serve a multitude of purposes. It can serve as a Granny Flat for elderly accommodation, a home-office, a rental accommodation or as an additional family suite with a bedroom, kitchen, laundry and a bathroom. This is how an ADU can turn out to be really effective in solving the problem of space at a property which has a growing family and wants additional area for a spacious and comfortable lifestyle. Some homeowners prefer building an ADU over the garage for keeping the solitary parking space intact, while some prefer converting the garage into a spacious rental unit, with a kitchen and bathroom. When you’ve your adolescent children and grandparents coming to stay with you for a long time, a detached backyard cottage or a Granny Flat can be the perfect idea for hosting them and giving them the kind of privacy they deserve. Similarly, when your in-laws, relatives or guests are visiting your house, an in-law suite by converting a garage can be a great idea. Here at Carter Home Remodeling, we offer some creative and innovative design for your ADU project. Now, contact us right away for FREE quotes and expert consultation. This is how we conceive, plan, design and build accessory dwelling units that serve a variety of purposes.
| Attached ADU | Fully attached to the main building |
| Detached ADU | Stand-alone or separate from the main unit |
| Garage converted | Converting old garages into Regular ADUs |
| Above-the-garage ADU | Building above garage, by strengthening the walls |
| Interior conversion ADU | ADUs carved out from within house interiors |
It is mainly because there’s no dearth of space at properties in California, barring a few. Almost all homes have ample space in their courtyard and backyard for further expansion of the main building, or to simply construct a new dwelling unit by laying foundation. Secondly, a majority of homes in this state have more that one garage, thus enabling homeowners to convert one of them into a spacious living unit that can either serve as an additional master bedroom or a complete family suite. As California is considered to be a flourishing and prosperous state with lots of job opportunities, income and a growing family, this has prompted homeowners to build ADUs for comfortably accommodating their kids and elderly parents, without having to fight for free moving space. This is the reason for the popularity of ADUs in California.
Moreover, ADUs provide homeowners with the opportunity to earn an additional and steady flow of income, either by renting out the new unit which serves as an office space or a rental accommodation. Mostly, detached ADUs in the backyard are perfect for performing the role of a rental unit. But, the main reason behind the growing popularity of accessory dwelling units in this state is simply because of a flourishing, prospering and ever growing family size that wants extra space to live comfortably and luxuriously. No wonder, why a lot of property owners are building such secondary units, alongside the main building in order to get access to new space and for leading a spacious lifestyle, where they can spread out their arms and legs. In fact, a growing family requires new utilities, furniture and appliances that can be accommodated easily into one such newly built ADU.
Although cities and counties are mandated to permit ADUs and JADUs, they are not required to adopt ADU and JADU ordinances. The bottomline is, you must have a permit from the local government authorities for starting any ADU construction work on your property.
An Accessory Dwelling Unit, also known as a granny flat or in-law suite, is a living unit that may be as small as 500 sq. ft. and up to 1200 sq. ft. in size. An ADU is an accessory living unit built on a single-family or multifamily residential building, wherever such developments are permitted.
A JADU which is permitted to approximately 500 sq. ft. in size can have a small food preparation area, including a sink or a wash basin, but it is NOT allowed to have a private washroom or a bathroom.
