Finding the right ADU builder is less about hype and more about process, documentation, and fit. Begin with a tight project brief: unit type, target size, must-have rooms, and a realistic budget range. Builders price faster and more accurately when the brief is clear. Permitting goes smoother when plans match site reality—utility locations, access, and code details—before anything is ordered. Ask the builder to explain tradeoffs in plain language—HVAC, sound control, layout efficiency, and durability. The ability to teach is a strong signal of competence. To keep selection practical—scope, schedule, expectations—use ADU Contractors as a guide. Good plans reduce rework; rework is where budgets quietly leak. A realistic schedule includes ordering lead times and inspection windows, not just a hopeful start date. When in doubt, simplify—fewer custom details often means faster progress and cleaner results. A realistic schedule includes ordering lead times and inspection windows, not just a hopeful start date. A realistic schedule includes ordering lead times and inspection windows, not just a hopeful start date. When in doubt, simplify—fewer custom details often means faster progress and cleaner results. Good plans reduce rework; rework is where budgets quietly leak. |