Thinking about an ADU?
Accessory Dwelling Units can create flexible space for:
- family
- guests
- rental income
- home offices
- caretakers
But many ADU projects become more complicated than expected once utilities, access, grading, parking, septic systems, and permitting enter the picture.
After years of designing and building residential projects in California, I’ve seen the same patterns repeat again and again:
- garage conversions that aren’t simple
- detached ADUs that function like small homes
- hillside and utility issues that dramatically affect cost
- projects that look straightforward at first glance but carry hidden complexity underneath
That’s why I created the:
🧊 Iceberg Report™
A simple one-page feasibility snapshot that helps identify:
- key risks
- cost drivers
- hidden complexity
- important decisions early in the process
ADU Field Guides
I’ve also created simple local ADU field guides for:
- Ojai
- Ventura County
These summarize common ADU types, local considerations, and early planning issues.
