ADU Construction in Cupertino

We’re one of the leading contractors for ADU construction in Cupertino, CA, specializing in building attached, detached & garage converted ADUs that best serve the purpose of space within your existing property.

We are specialists in ADU design & build, by obtaining all the local permits & approvals. Also complying with the latest construction guidelines & rules, pertaining to attached & detached ADUs. It can either be in the form of a backyard cottage, a Granny Flat, an in-law suite, a home-office or a rental unit for earning income. You can either build from scratch or by converting an old garage. We asses your requirements and design a perfect ADU that solves the problem of space scarcity at home.

Tailored ADU Designs for Your Unique Lifestyle

At Fields Remodeling, we design ADUs that meet your preference, personality, and even the architectural plan of your home. We also design your ADU in a way that complements your main property both in terms of use and style.

Important Steps In Building An Accessory Dwelling Unit

  • Multi-Functional Layouts: Irrespective of whether you require a workspace or an additional dwelling unit, or both, whether you want to rent a property or accommodate guests, we create functional ADU plans to suit your needs. Our experts incorporate smart solutions like convertible furniture and partitioned spaces so as to make the best use of space.
  • Open-Concept Designs: To those who enjoy sleek and spacious designs we are ready to offer you an opulent open floor plan concept with lots of natural light coming through. By eliminating unnecessary walls and barriers makes your ADU appear bigger and more comfortable for occupants than it was before.
  • Clever Storage Solutions: Space is precious in an ADU, so we integrate custom cabinetry, under stairs storage, closets, and other storage solutions. This makes sure that your unit will not be so cluttered and make a mess even with style and comfort.
ADU Construction in Cupertino

Types of ADUs We Build

Fields Remodeling offers multiple ADU designs that can fit into your needs and the constraints of your property:

  • Attached ADUs: an extension of your main residence sharing a wall with it
  • Detached ADUs: A freestanding unit in your backyard, giving you the ultimate in privacy and flexibility
  • Above-the-Garage ADUs: A stylish living area occupying the space above your garage.
  • Garage Conversions: Create an existing garage that can be completed as a habitable ADU with only slight adjustments to structure.
  • Junior ADUs: Take unused or underutilized space in your home, like secondary bedrooms or attic spaces, and make them singularly more fabulous than any parent ever wished.
  • Interior Conversion ADUs: Make basements, attics, or other interior rooms into fully finished, independent ADUs that add value to your property.

Seamless ADU Construction Process

First things first, as a homeowner you need to have a layout design plan in mind, before even considering building an accessory dwelling unit at your residence or property. This can help you get a clear picture and overview in mind about the project, which eventually becomes easier to implement on the ground. So, let’s understand the important steps involved in the Cupertino ADU construction project, or for that matter in any other city.

  • Designing the ADU – Here, you have two options in your hand. Either to design it by yourself, if you’ve got the expertise or call a professional like us that has years of project experience in ADU design & build through a team of structural engineers, architects, planners & designers.
  • Sorting out the finances – You need to lookout for avenues for getting all the requisite funds, budget or financing for your ADU project. It can be a long-term loan from an institution on lower interest rates that you can repay easily.
  • Approval from local government & the municipality – For building an ADU at your property, you need to get the design master-plan approved from the Building & Safety Department and also obtain all the necessary construction permits from the local municipal body or government issuing authorities. Without a legal permit, you cannot start any construction activity at your home.
  • Construction – Once all the approvals and finances are sorted, professional contractors begin the construction process, ensuring compliance with building codes and high-quality craftsmanship for a durable, functional, and stylish ADU.

You can call us at 408-753-6938 and speak with one of our expert consultants regarding the design, building codes, rules & regulations.

Why Choose Fields Remodeling for your ADU Project?

Fields Remodeling is your go-to partner in building ADU in Cupertino. Quality work done on each client’s demand.

  • Experience & Expertise: After years of working, we have learned extensively the nitty-gritty of designing and functional beautiful ADUs.
  • Permitting and Compliance Service: We take away the complexity of navigating through Cupertino’s zoning regulations and building ordinances. We will make sure all permitting processes have been run through your ADU according to the local code.
  • Premium Grades of Materials: We focus on strength and good looks with the use of prime-grade materials that will last for many years.
  • Customer Satisfaction is our Top Priority: We’ll keep you thoroughly informed on all details of the project with extensive, timely communication, and pay attention to the little things.

You are investing, not just into the ADU, but also into the painless construction experience that builds value and function into your property through choosing Fields Remodeling.

FAQs About ADU Construction

Although cities and counties are mandated to permit ADUs and JADUs, they are not required to adopt ADU and JADU ordinances. The bottomline is, you must have a permit from the local government authorities for starting any ADU construction work on your property.

An Accessory Dwelling Unit, also known as a granny flat or in-law suite, is a living unit that may be as small as 500 sq. ft. and up to 1200 sq. ft. in size. An ADU is an accessory living unit built on a single-family or multifamily residential building, wherever such developments are permitted.

A JADU which is permitted to approximately 500 sq. ft. in size can have a small food preparation area, including a sink or a wash basin, but it is NOT allowed to have a private washroom or a bathroom.

The city of Cupertino ADU ordinance has allowed ADUs on most residentially zoned lots regardless of their size as long as the structure meets the basic restrictions and there is an existing home already on the property. Meaning, most homeowners have an opportunity to add an ADU on their existing property.

Yes, new state laws have allowed Cupertino homeowners the ability to convert an old or unused garage into living space, and even rent it out if you’re the single owner of the property.

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