Build an ADU with Surfside Builders Group

An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is a great way to add livable space to your Buena Park property. Also known as granny flats, in-law suites, or backyard cottages, ADUs are self-contained homes with their own kitchen, bathroom, living area, and separate entrance. As experienced ADU builders working throughout Orange County, Surfside Builders Group can help you successfully plan, design, and build an ADU on your lot that maximizes space while complying with local ADU regulations.

Benefits of Adding an ADU

ADUs make excellent rental spaces if you’re interested in generating income from your property. Due to their small size, ADUs tend to rent for top dollar on a price-per-square-foot basis compared to apartments or whole homes. And convenient on-site location appeals to students, young professionals, and seniors looking to downsize.

Even if you don’t rent, an ADU still provides useful space for guests, adult children, aging parents, a home office, art studio, or whatever your needs may be. ADUs allow multigenerational living while maintaining privacy and independence.

Furthermore, ADUs generally increase property values. Recent California legislation has also made it easier to permit and build ADUs by relaxing certain zoning restrictions.

ADU Possibilities in Buena Park

Nearly any single-family residential lot in Buena Park can support some type of ADU. Whether built new or converted from existing space like a garage, there are a few main ADU types and locations to consider:

• Detached ADU– Separate structure built in the backyard of your property. This type offers maximum privacy.
• Garage Conversion– Transform an existing garage into a living space. Saves costs of building a full structure.
• Attached ADU– Addition that shares one or more walls with the main home. Easy access makes it ideal for family members.
• Basement ADU– Finished basement converted into an independent unit with a separate entrance.
• Junior ADU– Makes use of excess living area already in your home, like a spare bedroom with an outside entry.

The right ADU type depends on your goals, budget, lot dimensions, and Buena Park zoning rules regarding size limits, setbacks from property lines, or design standards matching your main house. Surfside Builders Group offers personalized guidance and innovative ADU designs that work with the unique characteristics of your property.

The ADU Permitting Process

Even though ADU laws have relaxed statewide, each municipality can still impose certain regulations through planning and zoning procedures. Navigating these local ordinances for technical compliance is critical when permitting your ADU project with the city.

Our ADU experts at Surfside Builders Group stay completely up to date on Buena Park policies and permitting practices as we continually build within the area. We assemble the required ADU drawings, documents, and applications while advising on the smartest approaches to get your project greenlit by the city. With our depth of experience, Surfside Builders Group boasts high approval rates that prevent costly delays.

ADU Design and Construction

Whether designing a new detached ADU or converting existing space like a garage, there are countless layout and specification decisions involved in optimizing your ADU. Surfside’s design-build approach seamlessly integrates architecture and construction from start to finish of your project. Our ADU team collaborates across disciplines to deliver designs that not only aesthetically complement your property but also solve permitting hurdles, accommodate realistic budgets, and feature smart functionality improving livability.

On the construction side, Surfside Builders Group implements proven methodologies refined over years of ADU projects around the region. We expertly manage the build process while maintaining constant coordination with suppliers, trade subcontractors, inspectors, utility companies, and other entities impacting the completion of your ADU. Our upfront planning mitigates surprises down the road for a smooth delivery that comes in on-time and on-budget.

No matter what stage of the ADU process you’re in, Surfside Builders Group has the expertise to tackle the project from every angle while catering to your particular requirements as a homeowner. We encourage you to schedule a free design consultation at one of our Buena Park showrooms so we can explore ADU possibilities tailored for your property.