5 Things you need to Keep in Mind When Planning to Build Accessory Dwelling Units

Additional dwelling units (ADUs) paces might be secondary places, but they play an important role in keeping your family together. Before you can map our plans for your accessory dwelling units, you must know all the ground rules necessary to do so.

There are a lot of things that should be considered in an Accessory Dwelling unit like: –

1. Space: – It is important to allocate sufficient space because only then the plan can work at your will. Less space can often lead to something that can be utilized for some other things.

   
   

2. Type: – Decide what type of ADU you want. It can be possible to retrofit another room or garage into an ADU depending on where you live, but laws change from place to place. There are no laws for rooftop ADUs.

   
   

3. Design: – Choose a design from a professional because there are a lot of things to consider in design because of the space and the style of the Accessory Dwelling unit you want it to be. Things like the height, ventilation, structure stability. etc can impact a lot.

   
   

4. Layout:-The layout of your ADU will depend on its intended use. If you plan to use the ADU as a guest house, you’ll need to include a bedroom and bathroom. If you plan to use the ADU as a rental property, you’ll need to include a kitchen and living area.

   
   

5. Location: ADUs can be attached to the main house or on rooftop or detached. Rooftop ADUs are typically smaller and less expensive to build than detached ADUs. However, they may not offer the same level of privacy as a detached ADU.

Why choose professionals

One of the biggest issues with building an ADU is making sure it follows all local laws and regulations and the structural stability of existing building. Therefore, navigating the law can be a little challenging, and planning your building timeline, materials, and building plans around that can add another layer of complexity.

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