Get Clarity Before You Build
Skip Months of ADU Research. Get All The Answers in 30 Minutes.
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WHY THIS SESSION EXISTS
Most ADU confusion isn’t your fault
Online Research Isn’t Property-Specific
Most ADU content is generalized. It can’t tell you what actually applies to your lot, utilities, or access conditions — which leads to false assumptions and wasted time.Clarity Comes From Context, Not Assumptions
Understanding what you can build requires seeing your property, local rules, and real constraints together — not piecemeal across blogs, forums, and calculators.One Conversation Replaces Months of Guessing
In a single strategy session, we ground your ADU idea in reality so you know exactly where you stand and what your next move should be.OUR APPROACH
A turnkey ADU process without all the uncertainty
Better Place is a turnkey, fixed-price, ADU-focused team built to remove uncertainty from the ADU process. You choose a proven floor plan and a curated finish package, then we handle feasibility, design, permitting, and construction in one structured system. We don’t start with selling — we start with clarity.
We verify zoning, setbacks, access, utilities, and site constraints before design or pricing. This prevents redesigns, delays, and surprise costs later.
Instead of starting from a blank slate, we use pre-engineered ADU plans that already work in San Diego — then fit them to your property’s realities.
Design, permitting, and construction are handled under one roof, with clear phases, defined ownership, and fewer handoffs.
You get clear timelines, documented progress, and milestone-based payments — so you stay informed without managing the project yourself.
ADU FLOOR PLANS
Start with what already works
Our pre-engineered plans are built for San Diego ADU conditions, which reduces design time, permitting friction, and “surprise” redesigns. Pick the layout you like, then we fit it to your lot.
- 1192
- 3 Bed
- 2 Bath
- 1192
- 4 Bed
- 2 Bath
- 1020
- 3 Bed
- 2 Bath
- 749
- 2 Bed
- 2 Bath
- 800
- 2 Bed
- 2 Bath
Why build with us?
Built faster, better, & managed smarter
ADU specialists, not generalists
We focus on ADUs. That means a repeatable process, fewer mistakes, and less rework.
Local, San Diego-based team
We know the jurisdictions, timelines, and typical city requirements that stall most builds.
Full visibility while we manage everything
Weekly updates plus Buildertrend daily logs, schedules, and documented progress so you’re informed without micromanaging.
Milestone-based payments
You pay after completed phases, not huge deposits upfront. Every invoice is tied to visible progress.
Calculate your
ADU ROI
Quick estimate to help you sanity-check rental potential. We’ll refine assumptions in your strategy session. *ROI varies by rent, financing, and site conditions.
1,739%
Real Estate
Avg. 6-8%
Stocks
Avg. 5-7%
Savings Account
Avg. 2-4%
The easy way to build your ADU
The simple path from idea → move-in ready
Strategy Session
Feasibility + Concept Design
Design, Permits, Build
Apply for a Free ADU Strategy Session
Fill out the form to schedule a short discovery chat. If your project is a good fit, we’ll invite you to a free 30-minute ADU strategy session focused entirely on your property and goals. No pressure. No obligation. Just clarity.
ADUs are our specialty. If your project is a better fit for a different path, we’ll tell you.
Property + zoning/setback review (during strategy session)
ADU placement options using proven plans
Early red flags (utilities, access, fees)
Clear next-step roadmap (no obligation)