An ADU construction company, with years of experience in creating spacious homes by building custom accessory dwelling units. We’re a certified contractor that helps obtain all the government permits and comply with the ADU construction rules, regulations & guidelines while designing one such backyard cottage, Granny Flat or garage converted ADU.
Our ADU design & build takes into account the use of the latest technology that helps in the creation of a fully customized accessory dwelling unit in a deceased size, dimension & style. It can be an attached ADU or a detached one. Some homeowners even go for building an AU over the existing garage.
Well, both have their own utilities, benefits & advantages, as well as limitations. Starting with an independent backyard cottage; it is a ‘stand alone’ and a self-sufficient accessory dwelling unit in a fully detached form, placed in your backyard. It can be either used as a full-fledged family suite, a Granny Flat, a home-based office or just as an extra master bedroom with a bath and laundry. The choice is yours. If your family is growing in size with your grandparents or children coming to stay with you, the best idea would be to convert the old detached garage into a backyard cottage, with all the standard rooms and compartments. What’s more, you can even rent out the newly constructed ADU into a rental accommodation from where you can earn a steady flow of income.
Now, coming to an ‘above-the-garage’ ADU construction, it is a time taking project, as you need to strengthen the existing structure of your garage, so that it is able to withstand the load of the new unit. In this way, you’re able to keep your car parking space intact. This is for homes that have very little space in their backyard and a limited budget. As a veteran ADU contractor in Milpitas, CA, we can help design & build one such above-the-garage unit for creating extra square footage and space. Mostly, such units are used as an extra bedroom, with a bathroom and a balcony. If your existing garage is big enough, you can also add a living room adjacent to the balcony area. This is how residences are carving out new living space, and we’re helping them with our rich ADU design & build expertise. Call us at 408-905-5090 to know more about our ADU services and new home construction.
No matter in which jurisdiction of California you reside, a Detached ADU can be built upto 800 sq. ft. in size, as long as it complies with the size limitations, whereby the ceiling height is NOT more than 16’ (feet), and with a setback of 4’ (feet) from the rear and side. On the contrary, there are somewhat around 391 cities & counties, where a Detached ADU can be built upto 1200 sq. ft. in size. In fact, there are about 150 cities & counties in California state which allows 2+ bedrooms for a 1000 sq. ft. ADU and 1 or less rooms for a 850 sq. ft. accessory dwelling unit. Whereas, a junior ADU (JADU) must be under 500 square feet in size. Interestingly, in a single family residence or property, you’re allowed to construct two separate ADUs, provided one is a Regular unit and the other one is a JADU. The exact size limit depends on which California jurisdiction you reside in. you do NOT have to pay any Impact Fee for an ADU which is below 750 sq. ft. in size. Ask for FREE quotes regarding your garage to ADU project, and we offer you the most competitive price quotation to compare and choose the best.
While undertaking an ADU project, you need to know the different types of ADU designs that best suit your requirements. According to the space availability, you can choose a particular type of ADU design, as mentioned below.
| 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 |
This is one popular accessory dwelling unit style, as your old attached garage can be converted into a spacious master bedroom, with a separate kitchen & bath, in a specified design. As growing families are looking for increased dwelling space to reside comfortably, one such home attached ADU can best serve the purpose of extra space. At Barnes Remodeling, we fully understand your exact needs, when it comes to building a perfect Accessory Dwelling Unit or a Granny Flat in a specified size & dimension. So, if your attached garage is lying unused for quite some time now, why not convert it into a fully functional living area, for accommodating your guests and in-laws that visit your place.
Not just in Milpitas, but across California, all homeowners must follow a setback of 4’ (feet) from the rear and side while designing an ADU. A detached ADU must be 10’ (feet) away from the main residence and 5’ away from any property lines.
Absolutely! You must have a permit from the local municipality or the Building & Safety Department for building an ADU at your property, without which the new construction would be deemed illegal. Permits are issued, after you submit the design-plan for approval.
It usually takes anywhere between 60-120 days to get the design-plan approved and the local permits issued from the municipality and the building & safety department. It depends how flawlessly the ADU master-plan has been designed.
Under the California state law, you’re allowed to convert your detached or attached home garage into a fully-functional accessory dwelling unit in a recommended size and dimension, and by complying with the construction rules.
As a licensed ADU contractor, we fully comply with the ADU construction rules & guidelines as laid down by the California state, and also help obtain all the necessary government permits for a new construction.
