Rental income, room for family, or a quiet studio out back — an accessory dwelling unit turns unused space into a second home. We connect you with vetted local ADU pros to plan, permit, and build it right.
What We Help With
Your backyard has more potential than you think. From a brand-new detached cottage to a garage that becomes a rentable suite, our network of vetted local pros covers the whole ADU journey.
Freestanding backyard cottages built from the ground up — a true second home with its own entrance, kitchen, and bath.
Learn more →Turn an underused garage into a bright, livable unit — often the fastest, most cost-effective path to a rentable ADU.
Learn more →Carve a compact, self-contained suite out of your existing home — ideal for aging parents, adult kids, or a home office.
Learn more →Layouts, floor plans, and site design tailored to your lot, budget, and how you actually want to use the space.
Learn more →Guidance through plans, submittals, and local requirements so your ADU clears review without the usual guesswork.
Learn more →Kitchens, baths, flooring, and finishes that make a new unit feel like a real home — and rent or live-in ready.
Learn more →Featured Project
An empty stretch of yard became a self-contained detached cottage — its own entrance, kitchen, and bath — adding livable square footage and long-term flexibility to the property. Completed through our network in Sacramento, CA.
How It Works
Building an ADU shouldn't feel like a maze. We keep the first steps simple, then hand you to the right local pro.
Email us a few details — your goals for the space, your lot, and a rough timeline and budget.
We connect you with vetted, independent ADU pros in our network who handle your type of project.
Compare a free, no-obligation quote and plan on your own schedule — no pressure, no surprises.
You hire the pro directly and stay in control of your ADU from first sketch to final walkthrough.
Project Map
California homeowners use ADU Homeowner to line up detached cottages, garage conversions, and junior ADUs with vetted local pros — from the Central Valley to the coast.
Based in California — proudly serving homeowners nationwide through our partner network.
Tell us about your ADU idea today. Your quote is free, and the decision is always yours.
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