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How we build an ADU in Oakland
Six steps from the first call to the final inspection, with both Oakland permits in between.
Step by step
- Free consultationWe talk through goals, budget and what you know about the lot.
- Site visitWe measure, open the electrical panel, find the sewer route and photograph the yard.
- Design and estimateA floor plan and a written, itemized construction price.
- PermitZoning worksheet, then the Planning and Building permits through the Online Permit Center.
- ConstructionFoundation to finishes, with city inspections along the way.
- Final and move-inFinal inspection, sign-off and a walk-through with you.
Feasibility first
Oakland asks applicants to check the zoning map and criteria checklist before applying. We do that at the site visit.
One application per site
Even with a pre-approved plan, each property needs its own application and site-specific approval.
Is your lot ready for an ADU?
Send your address and a sentence about what you want. We look up the zoning, setbacks and utility routes and reply with the ADU types that fit.
We build in Oakland, CA.