Rental income
A one-bedroom in the back yard can bring in steady monthly rent while you keep the main house.
ADUs and farm worker housing · Lodi to Fresno along Highway 99
Thinking about an ADU? Find out what you can build, free.
Tell us about your property. We'll check what your lot allows, suggest a plan that fits, and give you a price and timeline. No cost and no obligation.
- Free lot, zoning and permit check
- Plans from 240 to 1,108 sq ft, plus garage conversions
- For renters, family or farm workers
- One team for design, permits and construction
What people build
Room for family
Keep aging parents close, give grown kids a place of their own, or host guests without giving up your space.
Farm worker housing
Housing for workers on agricultural property, sized for a crew or a family. We check what your county and parcel allow.
Garage conversion
Turn a two-car garage into a one-bedroom unit. No new footprint in the yard, and often the lowest-cost option.
How it works
- Tell us about your property. Two minutes with the form above.
- Free consultation. We look at your lot, your city's rules and your utilities, and suggest plans that fit.
- Written estimate. A real price and timeline for your property, with no pressure to sign.
- Design, permit, build. We handle the plans, the city and the construction through move-in.
Popular plans
See all 10 plans →The Cherry
1 bed / 1 bath · 480 sq ft · 1 story · ~15 ft
A true one-bedroom in under 500 sq ft. The best value per square foot.
The Plum
1 bed / 1 bath · L-shape · 600 sq ft · 1 story · ~15 ft
L-shaped one-bedroom with a covered entry tucked into the corner.
The Almond
2 bed / 2 bath · 1,000 sq ft · 1 story · ~16 ft
A full two-bed, two-bath home at 1,000 sq ft, the size state law guarantees for a detached ADU.
Not ready to talk yet? See it first.
Try a plan on your lot
Look up your address, drag a plan into your back yard, and see how it fits next to your house and property line. Then view it in 3D.
Open the 3D Visualizer →
Walk inside
Step through the front door and walk every room in 3D, furnished, with room sizes. Works on a phone too.
Start a walk-through →Common questions
Can I build an ADU on my property?
Most likely. California law allows an ADU on most lots that have a single-family home, and many lots can add a junior ADU as well. Your city or county still sets details like height, setbacks and utility hookups, so we check those for your exact address during the free consultation.
How much does an ADU cost in the Central Valley?
It depends mostly on size, site work (how far utilities have to run, grading, access) and finishes. Garage conversions usually cost the least; a detached two-bedroom costs the most. After the consultation we give you a written estimate for your lot, not a range off a website.
How long does it take?
It varies by city and plan. Permits can take anywhere from several weeks to a few months, and construction usually takes several months after that. We'll give you a timeline for your property up front.
Can I put housing for farm workers on my land?
Often, yes. Agricultural parcels can usually add worker housing, but the rules depend on your county's zoning and California's employee housing requirements. Tell us where the property is and we'll find out what it allows.
Do you handle the plans and permits?
Yes. We prepare the plans, submit them to your city or county, answer their comments and build the unit, so you have one team from the first visit to move-in.
What areas do you serve?
Lodi to Fresno along Highway 99, about 40 miles either side, including Lodi, Stockton, Lathrop, Manteca, Tracy, Ripon, Escalon, Oakdale, Modesto, Ceres, Turlock, Atwater, Merced, Chowchilla, Madera, Fresno and Clovis.
See what your lot can hold.
A free consultation answers the big questions: can you build, what fits, what it costs and how long it takes.