San Diego ADU Construction
Your ADU built without delays headaches upcharges hassels compromise
Building an ADU shouldn’t feel like a gamble—we deliver a smooth, high-quality build with no big upfront deposits, unlike contractors who leave you guessing and overpaying.
SAN DIEGO ADU CONTRACTORS
300+ San Diego homeowners love us
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Start with inspiration
Browse our best ADU floor plans
Explore permit-ready and fully custom ADU floor plans crafted by our in-house architect and interior designer. Each plan is designed to maximize light, storage, and comfort while complementing your existing home and meeting San Diego’s ADU regulations.
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- 3 Bed
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Why build with us?
San Diego ADUs built faster, better, & managed smarter
ADU specialists, not generalists
ADUs are all we do. Our team lives and breathes San Diego ADU code, site constraints, and design details, so your project moves faster, avoids costly mistakes, and passes inspection the first time.
San Diego locals & family-owned
We’re a San Diego family business, not a distant corporation. You’ll meet us in person, know who’s on your job, and get honest, straightforward communication from a team that treats your property like their own.
Best-in-class project management
With a dedicated project manager, customer success team, and full transparency through Buildertrend, you always know what’s happening, what’s next, and where your money is going—no ghosting, no confusion.
Pay-as-you-build, no big deposits
Protect your investment with our milestone-based payment model. Just $1,000 down and under 10% paid in the first six months. You only pay as work is completed, inspected, and approved. No risky upfront checks or surprise add-ons.
An ADU contractor homeowners love
An ADU contractor homeowners love
“Better Place Design & Build was the best choice for our San Diego ADU project. As top ADU builders, they understand the big picture and support us at every step.”
Randy & Lorreta
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ADU ROI
See how an ADU could impact your finances before you build. Our calculator helps you estimate project cost, potential rental income, and payback period so you can understand whether an ADU makes sense for your property.
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Real Estate
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Stocks
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Savings Account
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ADU value, made simple
The easy way to build an ADU
When you're investing hundreds of thousands into an ADU, the builder you choose determines the outcome. From design quality to project management to long-term ROI, we deliver a smoother experience, a better-looking product, and a higher-performing investment than other ADU contractors.
Feels like home
We create ADUs that feel like real homes—not prefab boxes.
Smoother & stress-free
We keep your ADU predictable, no ghosting, no chaos.
Pay-as-you-go
With just $1,000 down, you only pay for completed, approved work.
Built to last
We build ADUs to full-home standards.
Clear expectations, no surprises
We set cost, design, & timeline expectations upfront.
Earn while adding value
Boost rental potential & increase home values by up to 30%.
From idea to income (or extra space)
The easy way to build your ADU
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