La Riviera ADU Construction Company

The A+ Construction & Remodeling company has been operating in California for a very long time, so its experience is really impressive. It offers a wide range of services, so if you want to construct an accessory dwelling unit at your property, its high-qualified staff will do whatever you need. You will definitely be satisfied with the results, regardless of the type of your building! And they always have a very affordable housing supply. Their prices are never too high.

This company has tens of completed accessory dwelling units in its portfolio. Lots of clients are truly glad and advise its services to their friends, relatives and simply to other Internet users on various forums.  If you consider creating an ADU, it would be a great decision to contact this company. It offers the most top-quality services in ADU construction, excellent materials, and resources. It will make your building fireproof, durable, and long-lasting because it strictly follows all the fire safety standards and building rules of California. The A+ Construction & Remodeling company owns a great portfolio containing ADUs of all kinds, including junior accessory dwelling units.

ADU Building La Riviera

Because the USA is a federative country, its states’ laws can vary greatly. ADU building laws are no exception. So, how is this field regulated in Los Angeles County?

In the Golden State, there is a specific state code that includes those laws, and of course, in La Riviera, this code is also valid.

According to the California building code, if your existing house is a multiple-family dwelling, you can have two detached ADUs. Tenants of apartment buildings can construct one accessory dwelling unit per 4 residential ones.  Also, this law limits the height of granny flats. Detached ADUs should not be higher than 16 ft, and the maximum height of attached ones is 30 ft.

From the beginning of 2020, the state of California introduced new laws regarding the ADU building process. Now, it is permitted not only on single-family properties but on multi-family properties too. Apartment building homeowners, those who live in residential sectors, and, of course, owners of a single-family home – all of them can construct ADUs.

In addition to that, the permit fees are reduced, and other inhibitions are canceled. For example, a homeowner is not required anymore to live on the property where the ADU is situated. The new law also permits you to build accessory dwelling units of 500 square feet or less, called JADU or junior accessory dwelling units.

ADU of this type is situated within a single-family home or any of accessory structures – for example, a garage. Now, every single family is allowed to own one accessory dwelling unit and one JADU.

What about the size?

The typical size of ADUs in California is 800 square feet or smaller. The building area of a single granny flat is limited to 850 square feet. If the ADU is double, it increases to 1000 sq. ft.  It is possible to extend this space to 1200 square feet, but in this case, you will need to apply to La Riviera’s Planning Division. The minimum lot size is 150 sq. ft.

Also, a junior accessory dwelling unit will require a second parking space. But for a standard ADU, no matter, attached or detached, one space for parking is enough. Garage conversions also do not require extra parking lots.

Which materials and resources should you use to build your ADU? And in which style should it be? Those aspects are not regulated by the law at all. You can use whatever materials you want and build in any style and shape you like.

Fire protection measures

A very important thing is the regulation of fire protection. According to the state law of California, accessory dwelling units are not equipped with anti-fire sprinklers. So, it is allowed to use only traditional methods of fire protection. But don’t worry – the A+ Construction & Remodeling company always takes fire safety into account and builds maximally fireproof housing.

Standard accommodation requirements in 2020-2025 will not apply to accessory dwelling units. As for setback requirements, they are not needed for JADUs and ADUs, which are made from an existing garage or other structure. Of course, it should be legally formalized. The biggest setback that can be for a detached granny flat is only 4 feet from the rear and sidelines of the property.

Nowadays, the main regulations in Los Angeles County are the ones that we described above. But laws often change, so we strongly advise having a consultation with the local Planning Division before building the second house.

Prefab ADU Construction

Many ADU is constructed with a prefabricated approach. They are usually called “prefab ADUs”. They are built faster than non-prefab ones because the general constructor delivers all earlier-made parts of the house, which are assembled in place.

ADU Housing

What should you do before you start building your ADU housing? First of all, you need to determine all the exact rules and requirements in your areas, such as height, floor, or parking. To do this, you should contact the building or planning department. Then, you should check with the building department to determine all the rules, especially if your ADU is going to be based on a garage. After that, you will need to call the Fire Department for more information about fire safety.

The next stage is to cooperate with designers and contractors. You will need to meet skillful experts, such as the ones from A+ Construction & Remodeling company, to create a design for your ADU and estimate the price. After that, it is necessary to secure the financing of the process. You should include some additional amount of money into the total sum for different unexpected costs.

Then, you will need to ask the members of your City’s Planning, Community Development, or another department like this about all the exact guidelines and ordinances of ADU building in your area and the applications that you should submit to begin constructing. And once you obtain all the needed permits and your architectural plans are approved, you finally may start!

ADU Building Process Steps

ADU Construction Process Steps

ADU Construction Includes

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I build an ADU on my property?

Yes, of course, you can, if you have all the necessary possibilities and resources. An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) can be useful in several ways, which we have covered above. So you definitely won’t regret it! Moreover, the demand for ADU houses is growing daily. They are becoming much more popular in Sacramento nowadays, so they will be not only cozy and convenient but also trendy!

Does Sacramento allow ADU?

Yes, it completely allows homeowners to build accessory dwelling units. But they need to follow some rules, for example, the minimum and maximum lot size. You can read more about those rules above. If you want to learn them in more detail, you can read California Residential Code.

How much does a prefab ADU cost?

A prefab ADU is cheaper than a regular one because no architects or designers are involved in their building. Of course, it is impossible to say exactly how much prefab units cost because each case is individual. But in general, prefab ADUs cost 3-4 times less than ordinary ones. A great choice for single-family homeowners!