Detached ADUs · Garage Conversions · Junior ADUs

Add a home to your home.

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

Every Way to Add an ADU

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.

Detached ADUs

Freestanding backyard cottages built from the ground up — a true second home with its own entrance, kitchen, and bath.

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Garage Conversions

Turn an underused garage into a bright, livable unit — often the fastest, most cost-effective path to a rentable ADU.

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Junior ADUs (JADUs)

Carve a compact, self-contained suite out of your existing home — ideal for aging parents, adult kids, or a home office.

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Design & Planning

Layouts, floor plans, and site design tailored to your lot, budget, and how you actually want to use the space.

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Permitting & Approvals

Guidance through plans, submittals, and local requirements so your ADU clears review without the usual guesswork.

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Interior Finishing

Kitchens, baths, flooring, and finishes that make a new unit feel like a real home — and rent or live-in ready.

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Featured Project

New Backyard ADU

BEFORE Empty corner of a backyard before an ADU was built
AFTER New detached backyard ADU cottage with warm evening lights

From Unused Corner to Second Home

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

A Clear Path From Idea to Move-In

Building an ADU shouldn't feel like a maze. We keep the first steps simple, then hand you to the right local pro.

1

Share Your Vision

Email us a few details — your goals for the space, your lot, and a rough timeline and budget.

2

Get Matched

We connect you with vetted, independent ADU pros in our network who handle your type of project.

3

Review Your Free Quote

Compare a free, no-obligation quote and plan on your own schedule — no pressure, no surprises.

4

Build With Confidence

You hire the pro directly and stay in control of your ADU from first sketch to final walkthrough.

Map of California project locations
Sacramento
San Francisco
San Jose
Fresno
Bakersfield
Los Angeles
Anaheim
Riverside
San Diego

Project Map

Where We've Been Working

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.

  • Sacramento
  • San Francisco
  • San Jose
  • Fresno
  • Bakersfield
  • Los Angeles
  • Anaheim
  • Riverside
  • San Diego

Based in California — proudly serving homeowners nationwide through our partner network.

Ready to Unlock Your Backyard?

Tell us about your ADU idea today. Your quote is free, and the decision is always yours.

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