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Design and Build Your ADU

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We work with you from start to finish

Get a complete process to design and build your ADU. We handle design and permitting in house, and work with top-rated ADU builders to find you the right fit and price for your project.

ADU Research & Planning

Free tools for you to get ahead in researching and planning your ADU project.

ADU Property Report

Design selections and recommendations

Budget Estimator

Complimentary consultation

Introductions to ADU lenders

ADU Design & Permitting

We will work with you to design your ADU, then take care of blueprints and permits.

Up to 10 designs and revisions

Collaborative and transparent process

Consultations with your designer anytime

Feasibility verification with the city and county

Professional site measurements

Value engineering to lower cost

Complete set of blueprints

Application for permits and submittal

Comments and revisions during permitting

Building permit approval

Example ADU Design Report Example ADU Permit Set

ADU Bids & Build

We will help you compare bids from top-rated ADU builders to find the best fit.

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Compare competitive bids for your ADU

You choose the builder for your project

We work with you and your builder to complete the project

My experience with Housable was exceptional. The team was extremely helpful and responsive. I am very satisfied and happy to have used these services. As a homeowner I do not know the construction lingo or process but the Housable team very kind and helpful and patient with me. My expectations were exceeded. Thank you for everything.

Monica H. in Oakland, CA

Recent Projects

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416 sf

1 Bed

Coastal Zone Garage Conversion ADU

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292 sf

Studio

The ADU Marketplace for California

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Chestnut St, Berkeley

Delmas Ave, San Jose

Monte Vista Ave, Watsonville

Anna Maria St, Livermore

Monte Vista Ave, Watsonville

Stallion Rd, Bell Canyon

Chestnut St, Berkeley

Summit Ct, Fullerton

Monterey Ave, Pacific Grove

38th St, Oakland

Mirasol Ave, Oakland

Park Blvd, Palo Alto

Deerbrook Dr, Rancho Cucamonga

Delmas Ave, San Jose

Elm St, San Jose

Hamilton Ave, Seaside

Grover Ct, Walnut Creek

Monte Vista Ave, Watsonville

Elsinore Ct, West Sacramento

Housable provides ADU Permit Sets for both "Standard" and "Non-Standard" projects. Review the table below to see how your project is categorized and what pricing will apply.

	Standard Projects	Non-Standard Projects
Specifications
Squarefootage	1,000 sq. ft. or less	More than 1,000 sq. ft.
Height	16 feet or less (1 story)	Over 16 feet (2 stories, includes "lofts")
Bedrooms	2 bedrooms or less	3+ bedrooms
Bathrooms	1 bathroom	2+ bathroom
ADU Type	Detached new build, convert existing permitted space	Attached new build, convert unpermitted space
Additions	Adds less than 151 sq. ft. or any height to an existing non-conforming space	Adds over 150 sq. ft. or height to an existing non-conforming space
Units	1 unit	2+ units
Pricing & Delivery
Delivery Time*	10-20 business days	20-30 business days
Permit Approval**	Approval guarantee	Limited guarantee
Structural Engineering**	Included	Add-on fee
Pricing***	TBD, fixed price based on project scope	TBD, estimated based on project scope

* Delivery times are estimated based on past projects and standard drafting processes which are subject to change.

** All Standard Projects receive our permit guarantee which means that we back our services with full support for each project until the standard project reaches approval. Our team will work with you and the city to reach approval for your project as we do for all Standard Projects, but due to the complexity of Non-Standard Projects, we are not able to predict approval timeline or aspects of the project which may require revisions by the city to reach approval. For these reasons, we are unable to provide the same permit guarantee that we do for Standard Projects.

*** Total price for a Standard Project includes structural engineering fees. Base price for a Non-Standard Project does not include structural engineering fees. Structural engineering fees for Non-Standard Projects are billed as add-on fees.

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Design and Build Your ADU

We work with you from start to finish

Get a complete process to design and build your ADU. We handle design and permitting in house, and work with top-rated ADU builders to find you the right fit and price for your project.

ADU Research & Planning

ADU Design & Permitting

ADU Bids & Build

Recent Projects

Spanish Style ADU

Owner-Builder Detached ADU

Studio Garage Conversion

Detached New Construction ADU

Hillside Detached ADU

Triple Double Detached ADU

Coastal Zone Garage Conversion ADU

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The ADU Marketplace for California