Finished 450 sqft ADU exterior

Your backyard.
A beautiful new ADU.
One guaranteed price.

Garage conversions. Detached new builds. Custom ADUs. All fixed-price, all across the Pacific Coast.

100+ Happy
Clients
15 Years of
Experience
5 Stars
Google
CA
Local

The quote matched the final invoice, dollar for dollar."

— Jennifer T., Santa Barbara

Why homeowners choose us

Fixed Price Guarantee

No change orders, no surprises. The price we quote is the price you pay — in writing.

Turnkey Service

Design, permits, construction — we manage every step from first call to keys in hand.

Fixed Timeline

Your completion date is backed by a written guarantee. No drift, no surprises.

Licensed & Insured

California CSLB licensed contractor. Fully bonded and insured on every project, every time.

Three ways to add a home
to your property

Custom ADU

Custom Build

Custom ADU

Your floor plan, your finishes, your vision. Built precisely to your specifications.

5.0 · 38 Google reviews

What our clients say

Pacific ADU Builders turned our unused backyard into the most beautiful little home. The fixed price guarantee gave us total peace of mind.
Jennifer & Mark T.
Los Angeles, CA · View on Google →
Six months from contract to move-in, exactly as promised. Best investment we've made.
Carlos R.
San Diego, CA · View on Google →
They handled every permit, every inspection, every decision. Truly end-to-end.
Sarah & Tom K.
Santa Barbara, CA · View on Google →

Ready to see what your backyard can become?

Our free consultation includes a site assessment, preliminary design ideas, and a no-obligation fixed-price estimate.

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Photo — Finished ADU exterior

How it works

Typical total: 6 months

  1. 01

    Site Consultation

    Week 1

    We visit your property, assess feasibility, review setbacks and utility access, and walk you through the options that work for your lot.

    You receive a same-day site assessment and preliminary feasibility verdict.

  2. 02

    Design & Fixed-Price Contract

    Weeks 2–4

    We develop your floor plan, select finishes together, and deliver a complete fixed-price contract with every cost itemized before you sign anything.

    You receive architectural drawings and a signed fixed-price contract.

  3. 03

    Permits & Approvals

    Weeks 4–12

    We submit all permit applications, respond to city comments, and manage every inspection. You never deal with a government office.

    You receive permit approval confirmation and a construction start date.

  4. 04

    Construction

    Weeks 12–24

    Our crew builds your ADU to code, on schedule. You get weekly photo updates and a dedicated project manager available by phone or text.

    You receive weekly progress reports and milestone confirmations.

  5. 05

    Move-In Ready

    Week 26

    Final inspection passed, certificate of occupancy issued. Your ADU is fully legal, permitted, and ready for a tenant or family member.

    You receive the keys, the C of O, and a completed ADU — at the price you signed.