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Prefabricated Accessory Dwelling Unit: Modern and Custom

Prefab ADUs arrive built off-site for a faster setup.

Prefabricated Accessory Dwelling Unit one story with sliding door

Prefabricated accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are changing how we think about home expansion. These units are made off-site and then delivered to your location. Any ADU can be built as a prefabricated accessory dwelling unit.

ADUs provide extra living space.

Building walls with steel panels
wall in a panelized kit home
Prefab roof on a crane
Prefabricated ADU with a red door, landing, and steps

Understanding Prefabricated Accessory Dwelling Units

Regulations and Zoning

Stucco with tile roof elements Prefabricated Accessory Dwelling Unit
Two story contemporary Prefabricated Accessory Dwelling Unit
Prefabricated Accessory Dwelling Unit with a sunroom and pitch roof
2D and 3D floor plans for a prefabricated ADU

Planning and Development

Prefabricated Accessory Dwelling Unit classic style, pitch roof, siding
Prefabricated Accessory Dwelling Unit with large windows, wood accent on white paneled exterior
Prefabricated Accessory Dwelling Unit in white stucco with black frame windows
Concrete foundation posts with covers for a prefabricated ADU

Prefabricated ADU Plans

1 bed 1 bath 387 sq ft Prefabricated ADU1 bed 1 bath 400 sq ft Prefabricated ADU1 bed 1 bath 453 sq ft Prefabricated ADU1 bed 1 bath 500 sq ft Prefabricated ADU2 bed 1 bath 715 sq ft Prefabricated ADU2 bed 1 bath 750 sq ft Prefabricated ADU3 bed 2 bath 1000 sq ft Prefabricated ADU3 bed 2 bath 1000 sq ft Prefabricated ADU floor plan and exterior looks
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Concrete foundation posts with covers for a prefabricated ADU

Installation and Onsite Work

Foundation for a container home
Trenching for foundation for studio ADU
100 Amps electrical panel
Calculating ADU cost

There are several ways to secure financing. HELOCs are common options.

Shed style Prefabricated Accessory Dwelling Unit
Wood clad Prefabricated Accessory Dwelling Unit
White stucco Prefabricated Accessory Dwelling Unit with wood cladding for accent
Backyard guesthouse prefabricated ADU
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Common questions about prefab ADUs