detached dwelling

KevinNek

Planning an ADU gets easier once you treat it like a real home, not a side project. Before sketches get serious, map constraints: access for crews, utility tie-ins, drainage, and how the unit will sit for sunlight and privacy. These factors often drive cost more than square footage. Weekly check-ins, written selections, and a disciplined change-order process keep momentum without constant surprises. Keep decisions predictable by locking major selections early (windows, doors, cabinetry, fixtures) and using a clear change-order process for anything that shifts after work begins. If you want a practical place to start, use adu custom homes as your reference point. A realistic schedule includes ordering lead times and inspection windows, not just a hopeful start date. If you’re collecting bids, ask for a written scope with exclusions listed—this prevents misunderstandings later. When in doubt, simplify—fewer custom details often means faster progress and cleaner results. Good plans reduce rework; rework is where budgets quietly leak. A realistic schedule includes ordering lead times and inspection windows, not just a hopeful start date. When in doubt, simplify—fewer custom details often means faster progress and cleaner results. Good plans reduce rework; rework is where budgets quietly leak.