Serving homeowners across California, in English and Spanish.
Your ADU, from idea to keys.
We handle everything, including financing.
Turn your backyard or garage into a second home on your property: space for your family, or extra monthly income. One team, 3 ready designs, and help paying for it.
More space, more income, more value from the home you already own.
Many California homeowners have more than a house. They have a backyard, a garage or unused space that could become a second home on the same property. That home is called an ADU, an accessory dwelling unit. It can be a place for your parents to live close to you, a first home for your adult children, or a unit you rent for extra monthly income.
California has made ADUs easier to build than ever. State law requires cities to review ADU applications using clear standards and to decide within a set time. The opportunity is real. What stops most homeowners is not the idea. It's the process: finding a design, dealing with permits, choosing a contractor you can trust, and figuring out how to pay for it.
That is exactly what we take off your hands.
What we offer
We offer a complete, turnkey ADU service. You choose one of our 3 ready designs. From there, we take your project from idea to finished unit:
You have one team and one point of contact from the first conversation to the last day of construction.
- We help you check whether your property can have an ADU.
- We manage the permit process with your city.
- We coordinate construction with trusted contractors from our network.
- We help you find a way to finance your project.
- We stay with you until the unit is finished and the keys are in your hands.
Designs
Choose your ADU: 3 ready designs
Our 3 designs are ready to adapt to your property. Each one is a complete, independent home with its own entrance, kitchen and bathroom. Pick the one that fits your space, your plans and your budget, and we'll show you how it could look in your own backyard.
Design conceptVision ADU Design Studio
About [400 to 500] sq ft · Studio · 1 bathroom
A smart, compact home with an open living and sleeping area, a full kitchen and a bathroom. It's ideal as a rental for one person or a couple, a first home for an adult child, or a private guest house or home office. It fits on smaller lots and in many garage spaces.
Starting at [price]
Design conceptVision ADU Design One
About [550 to 700] sq ft · 1 bedroom · 1 bathroom
A comfortable home with a separate bedroom, a living area and a full kitchen. It's ideal for parents or grandparents who want to live close to family while keeping their independence, or as a rental with strong appeal to tenants.
Starting at [price]
Design conceptVision ADU Design Two
About [750 to 850] sq ft · 2 bedrooms · [1 to 2] bathrooms
Our largest design, with two bedrooms for more space and more possibilities. It's ideal for a family, for multigenerational living, or as a rental that can bring higher monthly income.
Starting at [price]
Not sure which one fits?
Tell us about your property and your plans. We'll help you choose, and show you the design on a photo of your own backyard.
Images are design concepts. Final details depend on your property and your city.
How it works
How it works: from idea to keys in 8 simple steps
Building an ADU can feel complicated. With us, it's a clear path, and we walk it with you at every step.
- 01
Tell us about your home
Contact us by phone, WhatsApp or the form on this page. We'll ask a few simple questions about your property and what you'd like to do: space for family, extra income, or both. There's no cost and no commitment.
- 02
Find out if your property can have an ADU
We review your property with you: the lot, the available space, and the rules that apply in your city. You get a clear first answer about what is possible.
- 03
Choose your design
You choose one of our 3 ready designs, the one that best fits your space, your family and your budget. We help you see how your ADU could look on your own property before anything is built.
- 04
Get your proposal and sign
We check the details of your site and prepare your proposal with the price and the scope of the work. When you're ready, you sign, and your project begins.
- 05
Arrange your financing
If you need financing, we help you find the right path for your situation, at the same time as the permits move forward, so no time is lost. [What Cla's financing access involves]
- 06
We handle the permits
We prepare and submit the application to your city and follow it until it's approved. California law requires cities to review ADU applications with clear standards and within a set time.
- 07
Construction
Trusted contractors from our network build your ADU, with city inspections along the way. You always know where your project stands.
- 08
Final inspection and your keys
Utilities are connected, the city gives its final approval, and we hand you the keys. Your new space is ready for your family or your first tenant.
How long does it take?
Every property and city is different. We'll give you a realistic timeline for your project in your proposal. [Typical timeline]
Why us
Why homeowners choose Vision ADU Design
Building an ADU usually means doing everything yourself
When you decide to build an ADU, you usually have a few options. You can hire an architect and a contractor and manage everything yourself. You can call a local contractor, who will build, but may leave the design, the permits and the financing to you. You can use a website that gives you a list of contractors, and then you still have to choose, coordinate and trust people you've never met. Or you can buy from a large company that sells a finished product, often with less personal attention.
Each option leaves part of the work, and part of the risk, with you.
We work differently
We don't just find you a builder. We handle everything until you have the keys.
From the first question to the last day of construction, we coordinate your design, your permits and your construction. You have one team and one point of contact the whole way.
We help you pay for it.
Most homeowners stop at the same question: "How do I pay for this?" We don't leave you alone with it. We help you find a financing path that fits your situation. [What Cla's financing access involves]
Real estate experience, not only construction.
An ADU is not only a building. It's an investment in your property. With [X years] of experience in California real estate, we understand the value an ADU adds to your home and its potential as a rental.
Contractors we know and trust.
We work with a local network of contractors we know, not strangers from a list. That means more care for your project and fewer surprises.
We speak your language.
We serve our clients fully in English and Spanish, so every family can ask every question and understand every step.
Speed and clarity.
You get fast answers, you see your ADU before you build it, and you always know where your project stands.
“Vision ADU Design builds your ADU from idea to keys: one team, trusted contractors, and help with financing, in English and Spanish.”
Who it's for
Our service is for California homeowners with a single-family home and space for an ADU, such as a backyard or a garage, who want:
Space for family.
A private home for parents, grandparents or adult children, close by and independent.
Extra income.
A rental unit that can bring monthly income and add value to the property.
We serve our clients in English and Spanish.
Wondering how to pay for it?
You're not alone. For most families, financing is the biggest question, and it's the part most builders leave to you. We don't. Many homeowners pay for their ADU with savings, a home equity line of credit, a cash-out refinance or a renovation loan. We help you understand your options and find the path that fits your situation. [What Cla's financing access involves]
And remember: if you rent your ADU, the monthly rent can help you pay for it over time.
Contact
Can your property have an ADU? Find out for free.
Answer a few quick questions. We'll contact you within [response time] with a clear first answer. No cost, no commitment.
- 3 ready designs. See yours on your own property first.
- Permits handled with your city.
- Trusted contractors build it.
- Financing help to find your path.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is an ADU?
An ADU, or accessory dwelling unit, is a second, independent home on a property that already has a house. It has its own entrance, kitchen and bathroom. It can be a new building in your backyard or a converted garage.
Can my property have an ADU?
Most single-family properties in California can have one. California law has made ADUs much easier to approve. The answer for your home depends on your lot, the available space and your city's rules. Contact us and we'll help you find out, with no cost and no commitment.
Do I need a permit?
Yes. Every ADU needs a permit from your city. We prepare and submit the application for you and follow it until it's approved.
How long does the city take to approve it?
State law requires cities to review ADU applications using clear standards, without public hearings, and to decide within 60 days of a complete application. Your full project timeline, from design to keys, depends on your property and your city. We'll give you a realistic timeline in your proposal. [Typical timeline]
How much does an ADU cost?
It depends on the design, the size and your property. Our designs start at [price]. After we review your property, you receive a proposal with the price and the scope of the work.
How can I pay for it?
Many homeowners pay with savings, a home equity line of credit, a cash-out refinance or a renovation loan. We help you find the path that fits your situation. [What Cla's financing access involves]
Can I rent my ADU?
Yes. Many owners build an ADU to earn monthly rental income. Under state law, ADU rentals must be for terms longer than 30 days, so short-term vacation rentals aren't allowed.
Do I have to live on the property?
For a regular ADU, state law doesn't require the owner to live on the property. There's an exception for small junior ADUs that share a bathroom with the main house.
Can I sell the ADU separately from my house?
Not by default. The ADU and the main house are usually sold together. Some cities allow separate sale under their own local rules.
Do I need to add parking?
Often not. Cities can require at most one parking space per ADU, and none in many cases, for example near public transit or when you convert a garage.
Are there city fees?
Yes, there are permit fees. ADUs of 750 sq ft or less don't pay impact fees under state law. Larger units pay fees in proportion to their size. School districts may charge fees on units over 500 sq ft.
Who builds my ADU?
Licensed contractors from our trusted network build your ADU, with city inspections along the way. We coordinate everything, so you have one point of contact.
Can I convert my garage?
In many cases, yes. A garage conversion uses an existing structure, and cities can't require you to replace the lost parking.
Do you speak Spanish?
Yes. We serve our clients fully in English and Spanish. Hablamos español.
What does the first step cost?
Nothing. The first conversation and the first check of your property are free and with no commitment.
This is general information, not legal advice. Rules can vary by city and change over time.
Your new space starts with one conversation.
Tell us about your home. We'll help you see what's possible, from idea to keys.