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ADU Construction in Sunnyvale

We specialize in ADU Construction in Sunnyvale, in almost all kinds of new home addition and construction services, which include attached & detached ADUs and garage conversion.

If you’re looking for additional dwelling space at home, it is our garage to ADU conversion services that can easily help accommodate your new family members and guests. Such accessory dwelling units can be utilized for earning a steady flow of rental income or for housing your elderly grandparents, children and in-laws. At Edwards Home Remodeling, we design & build ADUs in attached & detached form or simply above the garage. This is how new space is carved out from within an existing property. Call us to know more about our services.

How Close An ADU Can Be Built?

Can An ADU Be Constructed?

How Close An ADU Can Be Built To Any Property Line?

If you go by the California ADU setback rules & guidelines, an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) can be built 5’ away from the nearest property lines and 10’ away from the main building or house. In case of a detached ADU, it must follow a setback of 4’ from the rear and side. In fact, these are the ADU setback rules in California, which all homeowners and ADU contractors should follow while constructing a new dwelling unit. It can either be a backyard cottage or an attached ADU in California. As a licensed contractor, we at Edwards Home Remodeling comply with the ADU building codes and go for creating a custom designed accessory dwelling unit, which is at least 5 feet away from nearest property lines. In this way, a fair distance is maintained all around the new home construction. This brings about a decluttered look and a well laid-out property. For more information about all the new guidelines, you can call us at (408) 800-3449 and speak with one of our ADU design & construction experts for better ideas. We would be more than happy to assist you in your garage to ADU conversion project.

Can An ADU Be Constructed In Front Of The Main House?

As a homeowner, you’re always allowed to build an ADU, attached to the main house, if you want it to be. In this case, the new ADU construction in Sunnyvale, CA, would have a separate entrance and would be counted as an additional unit, even though it is in an attached form. It can either be attached to the front of the house or to any one of the sides. This is actually how attached ADUs are built or newly constructed. Do NOT confuse it with bump-out addition, as they are built from within the interiors of a house and extends or juts out. Here, in this case, it is a completely new construction built on the ground, by attaching it with one of the existing walls of the house. There can be a common passage the the new ADU and the existing house for easy movement, to and fro. But, in any case, the ADU must possess a separate entrance, as already mentioned above. This is to clearly distinguish it from the main building and mark it as an additional home construction. The bottom-line is to get extra space and square footage. Simply, contact our team of ADU design professionals and ask for FREE quotes to compare with other service providers.

ADU Garage Conversion in Sunnyvale

Types Of ADUs

Attached ADU	Fully attached to the main building
Detached ADU	Stand-alone or separate from the main unit
New construction ADU	Converting old garages into Regular ADUs
Junior ADU	Building above garage, by strengthening the walls
Above-the-garage ADU	ADUs carved out from within house interiors

Why Hire Us?

Why Hire Us ADU Garage Conversion

As we’re an experienced ADU contractor in Sunnyvale, CA, we know how to design, get government permits and successfully complete one such mega new home construction project on-time and within budget. Being a licensed contractor, we fully understand your functional space related requirements at residence and tailor an ADU design that is perfect for 4-5 new members in a family. This is the reason why local homeowners look for us, when thinking of building an accessory dwelling unit or a Granny Flat on their property. We’ve got all the government certifications and are fully insured to carry out such new additions

to any home. With our team of qualified structural engineers, architects, designers, planners and workers, we help construct an ADU that can easily accommodate new family members by creating more space, increase resale value of your property and also help earn a steady flow

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I require a local permit to build an ADU in California?

Although cities and counties are mandated to permit ADUs and JADUs, they are not required to adopt ADU and JADU ordinances. The bottomline is, you must have a permit from the local government authorities for starting any ADU construction work on your property.

What qualifies for an ADU in Sunnyvale?

An Accessory Dwelling Unit, also known as a granny flat or in-law suite, is a living unit that may be as small as 500 sq. ft. and up to 1200 sq. ft. in size. An ADU is an accessory living unit built on a single-family or multifamily residential building, wherever such developments are permitted.

Can a JADU have a bathroom?

A JADU which is permitted to approximately 500 sq. ft. in size can have a small food preparation area, including a sink or a wash basin, but it is NOT allowed to have a private washroom or a bathroom.

Can I build an ADU on my existing property?

The city of Sunnyvale ADU ordinance has allowed ADUs on most residentially zoned lots regardless of their size as long as the structure meets the basic restrictions and there is an existing home already on the property. Meaning, most homeowners have an opportunity to add an ADU on their existing property.

Can I convert my old garage into a new dwelling unit?

Yes, new state laws have allowed Sunnyvale homeowners the ability to convert an old or unused garage into living space, and even rent it out if you’re the single owner of the property.

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