ADU Project Case Studies: Photos, Designs & Actual Costs

Housable ADU Project Case Study:

Detached ADU in Livermore, CA

Housable ADU Project Case Study:

Detached ADU in Livermore, CA

Project Summary

This Detached ADU in Livermore, CA was completed in 5 months and had a final cost of $225,000. We provided design and permitting services for this project through completion for $6,125. Assuming the standard market rate for architectural design services at 8 percent of total project cost, this project would have normally paid about $18,000 for design and engineering fees before starting construction. Instead, the homeowner saved $11,875 before starting construction with our ADU Permit Set solution.

Project Details
Completed Project

ADU Type:

Detached Adu

ADU Size:

1,003 sq. ft., 3 bed, 2 bath

Project Location:

Livermore, CA

Project Timeline:

5 months

Project Cost:

$225,000

Architectural Design Fees
Market Rate

Architecture Fees:

$18,000

Percentage of Project Cost:

8.00%

Housable Fees
Design + Permitting

ADU Permit Set:

$6,125

Percentage of Project Cost:

2.72%

Net Savings With Housable:

$11,875

Project Scope:

CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW DETACHED ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT. THE PROPOSED ADU TO BE THE ONLY ADU ON THE PROPERTY. THERE IS ONE PRIMARY DWELLING UNIT ON THE PROPERTY.

Project Layout:

See an early ADU Design for the project below. Customers may provide mark ups to request changes and confirm information about their project throughout the process.