ADU Building Davis

Although the idea of having a “granny flat” seems attractive for the entire property owners community of Davis, they still seek concrete advantages of building one ADU. And indeed, financing this investment is a cost-effective and efficient option.

• Granny flats for family members

If you have relatives who come to you several times a year, you can use your ADU facilities as guest houses if you feel like you do not want them to live in your primary home. Or, for instance, if you have younger relatives who want to try “adult life”, an ADU will be a great opportunity for them to try it since renting a separate house might cost too much. Or, if, on the contrary, you want your older relatives to live closer to you, but not too close, building an ADU and expanding the space will work. “Family issues” is one of the most popular reasons for families to obtain an ADU.

• Extra income

We believe that nobody will give up on extra income. In this case, under the extra income, we mean money you can receive if you decide to rent ADU on your property out. Students might become your frequent renters if you have universities in the “closest neighborhoods”. Every year dozens of students who do not want to live in the dormitory come to study, and all of them are interested in having their personal space that shares the location of their university.

Also, these units might bring you benefits when renting them for the guests of the city. For instance, if you live in the “travel destination city” and meet a lot of tourists there, you can use your property to rent it out for them for short-term periods. Actually, every town has something to show; that is why even in Davis, you will find renters ready to pay the local community members for the” bedroom service”.

• Quiet personal space

After a long day, many of us are interested in spending free time in silence. People who have stressful work especially value this opportunity. Financing an ADU, in this case, will also mean financing your mental health. Maintaining nerves in healthy conditions is essential in the modern world; that is why such a unit will serve as a safe, quiet place in the loud city.

• Increase property value

If you are planning to sell your single-family home in the future, getting an ADU is also advisable. It is a well-known fact that building an ADU in Davis increases the initial property value of the families’ residences. The research of the housing market demonstrates that in CA, the property value goes up by 25-35% — depending on the neighborhood and county. Of course, this is not a short-term investment — you will not get money as quickly as if you decided to rent it out, but it is still a meaningful reason for the families to become interested in an ADU.

• Workplace

In the hard times of the Coronavirus, getting remote work is a question of safety, not only comfort. That is why more and more people in Davis decide not to leave their single-family homes and stay within their property during a working day. Getting an ADU allows you to have a personal office and not to move around the city at all. Thus, if you are already working from home or just planning to, you will especially value this opportunity.

These office units, besides the location, are convenient inside. You can develop some sort of a bathroom and a kitchen in your ADU office — then you will not have to leave the office at all — you can maintain your activities during the day inside your property.

Prefab ADU Construction

At this point, you already realize that creating an ADU is indeed a complicated complex that requires several steps to be performed. High-quality results demand a responsible approach, and that is what we guarantee in A+.

Once we deal with the design, visualization, planning, and materials, the real-life works can be done. These steps are essential to avoid problems in the building process. This is the only way to receive the ADU of your dreams.

ADU Housing

Our A+ company is always ready to answer your questions concerning the ADU creation once you address us. We value the trust of our customers; that is why we always approach business with special diligence and care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does an ADU cost in California?

In CA, the price of one ADU might vary depending on different factors: the type of the ADU (attached/ detached/ garage conversion), its size, the choice of materials, and some other issues. According to recent housing research, getting an ADU on your land in CA will cost you less than 400 thousand dollars, whereas the minimum spending is approximately 350 thousand dollars.

What are the requirements for an ADU in California?

In CA, just like in any other state of the USA, the government prepares a state law that covers the requirements towards accessory dwelling units. Davis City Council adopted Ordinance 2602, which amended the Davis Municipal Code pertaining to Accessory Dwelling Units. In general, the maximum size of the unit is 800 square feet, and the maximum height is 16 feet. According to the law, minimum setbacks are expected to be the same as the primary home. Fire safety should be ensured if the primary single-family home requires it. Residential parcels will not be subject to any minimum lot size for ADUs by ordinance or of the underlying zoning district.

Does an ADU increase value?

Accessory dwelling units do increase the property value. On the housing market, if families have an ADU, their property can be sold more expensive. That is why building an ADU might bring you money not only if you rent it out but also if you decide to change your place of living. According to housing research, if you have such a unit, the initial property value in CA increases by approximately 30% — depending on the city, the number might vary.