ADU Services in San Diego, CA.
ADUz designs, permits, and builds accessory dwelling units here, with honest feasibility and bilingual service from start to finish.
Building an ADU in San Diego
Homeowners in North Park, Point Loma, and Normal Heights are building ADUs at a pace we haven't seen before, and it's easy to understand why. San Diego proper has some of the most varied housing stock in the county, pre-war bungalows, 1950s ranch homes, newer infill builds, and a lot of those lots have underused space that works well for an accessory dwelling unit. Whether the goal is a rental to offset a mortgage that's grown harder to carry, a place for an aging parent to land close by, or a long-term investment in a property that's already appreciated significantly, ADUs are one of the most practical moves a San Diego homeowner can make right now. ADUz handles the full process: design, permitting through the City of San Diego, and construction through our licensed build partner The Rock Remodel (CA Lic. 1042918). One team, one conversation, start to finish.
San Diego operates under its own city planning and permit process, separate from unincorporated county jurisdiction, and that distinction matters. The City of San Diego has been actively working to streamline ADU approvals, and pre-approved standard plans are available for some detached ADU configurations, which can cut weeks off your timeline. That said, older neighborhoods like Hillcrest, University Heights, and Ocean Beach often have tighter lot conditions, historic adjacency considerations, or non-standard setbacks that require a real designer to navigate, not a template. Clairemont and Bay Park mid-century tracts tend to have larger rear yards well-suited to detached ADUs in the 600-900 sq ft range. Liberty Station and Midway-area lots vary widely. In denser corridors like City Heights and College Area, attached ADUs or garage conversions are often the right fit given what the lot can actually support. We assess every site individually before recommending a configuration.
Neighborhoods we serve in San Diego: North Park · Point Loma · Normal Heights · Clairemont · Ocean Beach · University Heights · City Heights · Bay Park · Mission Hills
How much does an ADU cost in San Diego?
Most ADUs in this part of San Diego County land between $150,000 and $400,000, depending on whether it is a garage conversion or a detached new build, the size, and your finishes. We give you an honest range before you commit.
We start with a feasibility check, then give you a clear design and build quote for San Diego. No surprise line items, and the price is confirmed before anything gets built.
What services are available in San Diego?
Every service we offer is available in San Diego. Same family team, same honest pricing as the rest of the county.
What do San Diego homeowners ask?
What does it cost to build an ADU in San Diego?
Most detached ADUs in San Diego run somewhere in the $200,000 to $400,000 range depending on size, site conditions, and finish level. Attached ADUs and garage conversions often come in lower. We give you a real number after we look at your specific lot, not a guess from a brochure.
How long does the ADU process take in the City of San Diego?
From initial design through permit approval and construction completion, most projects take 12 to 18 months. The City of San Diego has put real effort into speeding up ADU review, and using a pre-approved plan when it fits your site can help. Custom designs take longer but give you more control over what gets built.
What kind of ADU fits best on a typical San Diego lot?
It depends on the neighborhood and the lot. Larger rear yards in Clairemont, Bay Park, and parts of Point Loma are natural fits for detached ADUs. Smaller or more constrained lots in North Park, University Heights, or Ocean Beach often work better with an attached addition or a converted garage. We look at your specific parcel before recommending anything.
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Where we work in San Diego
We serve San Diego and the surrounding area daily.
Thinking about an ADU in San Diego?
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