I had a consult with Derek today and can’t say enough good things about his expertise and valuable insight. I called Derek, because we are partnering to help our twenty something adult child on becoming a first time homeowner with the plan to have renters to offset her monthly expenses. We are also planning to build a detached garage on our primary home with an apartment. Derek has the heart of a teacher and its clear he cares about helping others. Truly grateful! MD
Awesome Unit! I'm pretty sure I listened to your bigger pockets episode. I'm currently fixing up my first house with a ADU! Also, having a construction background is sure helpful!
Caught your interview with Ryan from "How To ADU". Came over here to see your videos. You are awesome! Your advice is on point! Starting a 480-sf garage conversion for my disabled adult child. Was so happy to hear you speak to that subject. Prior to seeing this video, I was trying to describe (to my contractor) how I would like to include a storage loft space. He was doubtful. Can't wait to direct him to your videos. He's a great guy (previous reno) and I think will also appreciate your thoughts on ADUs! Thank you for letting us all access your expansive knowledge! Subscribing now!
Thanks Derek for the showcase of your newly renovated ADU. The wife and I just recently purchased our new home, with first time homebuyers and we’re interested in converting our top level, our basement and our detached garage to ADU. Will be in contact.
@@ThatADUGuy came from bigger pockets and I just ADU’d my basement to be a STR. Built out a little kitchenette and furnished it. It has like 900 sq ft of living space! Your wisdom couldn’t have come at a better time as I’m thinking about doing it over and over! Thanks!
What's the allowable weight up in that particular storage area and how did you reinforce the ceilings in bedroom & bathroom to be able to take the weight of storage? Again, your videos are soooooo very helpful!
I really like the simplicity and style of this! Would it be possible to make the loft a livable space by adding something? Maybe a spiral staircase and railing?
Hi Derek. Great Video, this is the first one I see. I'm wondering what the total cost was to build this one as is. I'm just starting my journey in ADU. Thanks!
Hi there, this one was around 75k but that was a few years back and I did most of the work. I say to have one built, a new detached unit, they start at about $225/sf.
So for that "storage loft" upstairs, what's the key that makes it NOT count as livable square footage? The lack of a proper staircase leading to it? I thought it was based on height - I thought lofts had to be under like 5 feet tall or something.
@@ThatADUGuy So both those conditions need to be true. So if I had an inspection with no stairs and no knee wall over 5 feet tall the second floor/loft area of a kit like this wouldn't count as livable space? www.homedepot.com/p/Best-Barns-Richmond-16-ft-x-24-ft-Wood-Storage-Building-richmond1624/206007200 Would be amusing to build a rollable bookshelf staircase that can be moved in case of future inspections.
@@RandomUserOnTheInterWebs propably... I would confirm with your local building official. Also, To could for appraisal, over 50% of space has to be 7' or taller.
This ADU is 18x22. 396 sf with a 200sf loft. Check out thatADUguy.com for good free resources. Feel free to call email, text or call if you need any help. Thanks! Derek
I found your channel from one rental at a time and just subsribed! Quick question - we have 2 SFRs that is zoned multi family so we have the potential of adding either and ADU or a 2 bed / 1 bath. Thinking of doing that but my concern is the funds. I am doing a cash out refi on one of my rental properties and will get about $80K. What would you recommend doing if you were in my shoes? :) Thank you!
