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biggest thing you can do to save money is ditch a general contracter and be ready to get your hands dirty. Just finished up my 700 sq ft adu for less than 70k finishing included.
@@juanvela86 Reseda...did most of the work myself. Subbed out the concrete work (stucco as well) and framing. No gas all electric 200 amp panel underground service all trenching for sewer and electric also done by me.
Just finished my adu. Some ways to save on the build: design around a wet wall-all plumbing in a line to simplify it- bathroom, dish washer laundry, kitchen sink and water heater. I have a shared laundry room between the main home and the adu and saved that way as well!
Just finished my adu in Central Valley California. Garage conversion with addition=712sq ft. Master bedroom with second room for work space, full bathroom, open concept kitchen with full size appliances. Listed it as mid term rental and moved in my first tenant right away . Came out about $130k for build, permits, impact fees and plans
I had problems finding housing since I only make less than 20k a year in central California. My brother house had a big backyard and Unused land. He built A new construction ADU and it solved my housing situation. It cost about $120k total. It added $100k to the value of his existing property value.
@@viethuynh6808 I’m looking to turn my detached garage into an ADU for a family member. It already has electricity. I’m thinking the most expensive thing will be plumbing for the full bathroom and kitchen
Thank you so much for having Joseph from Neo Builders on to talk about ADU's. Gives me more confidence and a better understanding of purchasing the right property to add more units
oh man you guys are scaring us ....on purpose! $50,000 in city fees? Planning depts don't work that way, I can't trust that. I checked out your website, I suggest you trim around windows.
Today I went to a contractor and got a quote of 275k in CT for an 800sqft one story year round livable ADU. That does NOT include permits, electrical, survey, tree clearing, septic, heating etc… overpriced and I will keep shopping around for quotes. My mom wants to live on my property. But damn that’s expensive. You can buy a house already at that price. I was hoping 200k tops.
I'm in CT as well. I think the only to do this reasonably is to get your hands dirty. Hiring a GC is very expensive, especially right now. The more you can DIY, the cheaper it is.
Dude 6 months to build an ADU 🤯🤯🤯 I’m so jealous! We’ve been working on our ADU for 2 years with no end in sight! Maui’s permit system is absolutely horrible. We’ve been waiting for permits for 1 year, and hope to be approved in the next few months - and that’s only bc I’m a full time real estate investor so I have some connections. For the average person 2-3 years for permits is a good target timeline.
Is it easier & cheaper to convert a double garage into an ADU or build a separate unit in the back yard? I'm envisioning a handicapped accessible for a senior parent, eg...
Hey guys thanks so much for this information. I have just started the process as in, just learned about the word ADU, today. The ADU is the perfect solution to my current scenario . I live in Houston, TX and I am sure there is differences in the numbers and other specifics but this video was the deciding factor in what I needed to do with my current property and needs. Thanks again.
Thank you for this video. Its very informative and gives great insight into the work that goes into an ADU. I live in Dallas and Im gathering information to convert my 600 sq ft garage into a living space.
I did my garage JR. ADU conversion last year and this year I built another ADU in the backyard. The garage conversion is 483 sq ft and my backyard ADU is 746 sq ft.
Are company does both affordable homes 2BR 2BR and 3BR 2BR. ALL out of light gauge steel 850 1200 1600 square feet. We are also doing ADU's out of light gauge metal. 450 550 650 square feet. 9 ft ceilings They can be finished to match the house or some all by its self. They are engineered for the specific location it's going to sit on. The frame (Bones) is assembled like an erector set. The house can be finished by a contractor or as a DIY project.
Much cheaper, huh, my sleezy general contractor initially quoted me $150,000 for a 2/1, 750 sqft over a 2 car garage ADU. He recommended his architect, which took 2 years to create the plans, and get it permitted with the city. After the two years, it took 2 months for the general contractor to come create a contract but now he quoted us $497,000 here in Southern California. I don’t know how that is “cheaper”
Yeah no duh the government didn't do the best job when the government are all in the pocket of real estate companies and are heavily engaged in the real estate market themselves. A constrained housing market is a feature not the bug.
We've had a few ADU be built around our home and I don't see it destroying our neighborhood. In fact, I just built an ADU. I just don't intend to rent it out. I just use it as my office.
Pro tip ain’t no one renting out your 1,000 sqft ADU for $3000 a month. Don’t try to finance it and do as much of the work that you can before contracting out. Of course permits and technical services can’t be done in house
For YEARS IVE BEEN WANTING TO DO THIS. LOOKING FOR A CONTRACTOR. .I LIVE IN FRESNO CA . IS IT POSSIBLE I GOT IN TOUCH WITH WESTERN HOME BUILDERS. TO BUILD ME A MOTHER INLAWS IN BACK OF MY YARD CAME UP TO ONLY 30,000
Hi Gloria, I'm originally from Lemoore California. I would recommend that you find other people in the neighborhood who have built ADU and get a recommendation from their contractors that they used.
We have friends in San Diego, who are adding up to six and eight unit ADU on properties that have the lot size. I applaud San Diego for making a difference in building more housing.
Thanks gentleman you both speak very well and both have a chock full of information. Your video is the BEST ADU video online I have seen. I just subscribed to your channel and will have my family watch it too. Thanks Joseph/NEO builders (wish you worked in my area) and Sage Real estate. Thank you!
I'm just an lgbt lady fleeing hostility and my friend is in the same shape. I can afford to buy a home, she can't, but what if I can have a friend in a new state, a few bucks to help with the mortgage, and the increase in equity that comes from the cool cool outbuilding. We both get safety, friendship and space
