We’re a highly reputable ADU construction expert, offering garage conversion services to those residences that are facing a severe scarcity of functional living space. It is either achieved by converting an old garage, lying unused in the backyard, or by building an accessory dwelling unit from scratch, by laying a new foundation. It can either be an attached or a detached unit with a separate entrance and utility lines, all connected with the main building. We obtain the necessary city permits and comply with the ADU building codes of California state.
If you’re not in a position to buy a new house for accommodating your additional family members, the best idea would be to design & build an accessory dwelling unit within your property for carving out the necessary space. It is done by obtaining all the government permits, approvals from the local Building & Safety Department and by complying with the ADU codes, rules & regulations. A Regular ADU or a Junior ADU (JADU) definitely helps in solving the requirement for space, by effectively adding extra square footage to the existing house. One such construction can either be attached to the main unit or built separately in a detached form in the backyard or courtyard. It can also be built above the house or the existing garage. It is perfect for families that are inviting guests, relatives, grandparents and children to stay with and live for sometime. As a general contractor, we at Collins Remodeling have vast project experience in designing and constructing ADUs in different sizes, dimensions and styles. You can always call us at (510) 995-0105 and speak with one of our experienced in-house consultants that can easily help find a credible solution for your space related woes at property. This is how we help carve out functional living space within the premises, without having to go out.
All you existing homeowners looking to build fortunes in a short span of time, ADUs are the perfect choice, if you’re thinking to mint dollars and make a hefty margin by selling your property. A majority of prospective home buyers look forward to purchasing properties that have extra space and square footage for comfortably accommodating a growing family size. Thus, you can ask for a desired price for your house, without too much of a bargain. And trust me, your house is going to fetch almost double the existing value, if it has an attached or a detached ADU built in it. As a locally certified Alameda ADU contractor, we plan, conceptualize, design, obtain permits and construct a new accessory dwelling unit, as per your design-layout, size and style. In the long run, one such spacious designed & built ADU is surely going to fetch you a desired price, much more than what you’ve expected. This is the only reason why so many California homeowners are now building ADUs at their homes and enjoying a significant appreciation in the resale value of their homes. For more such ADU construction related information, you can contact us anytime and ask for FREE quotes regarding your new home project. We would be more than happy to assist and answer all your relevant project queries.
| 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 |
With growing families in big cities and towns, ADUs are the perfect way to find new space, square footage and living area within a house that has been suffering as a result of shortage of functional dwelling area. An Accessory Dwelling Unit in the form of a Granny Flat, In-Law Suite, home-office, rental accommodation or a secluded backyard cottage works absolutely fine in comfortably accommodating new family members at your home. It can be your parents, elderly grand-parents, in-laws, guests or adolescent children that come to stay with you for some time. Thus, ADUs perfectly serve your additional space related requirements. What’s more interesting to know here is that through an ADU, you can now think of earning an additional and a steady flow of rental income every month. This is something great, if you want to recoup the value that you invested in building the backyard cottage or secondary dwelling unit. More than anything else, it is extra space that holds the key in one such new home construction for a majority of households. So, why not design & build an accessory dwelling unit or a Granny Flat for getting extra space for a healthy and comfortable lifestyle for years to come.
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.
