Accessory dwelling units (ADUs), also known as granny flats or carriage houses, are a ingenious way to add valuable living space to your property. Santa Monica ADUs are skyrocketing in popularity among homeowners looking to generate rental income, house multi-generational family, or create flexible space for studios, home offices, gyms and more.

As experienced custom home builders serving Santa Monica for over 25 years, Surfside Builders Group guides homeowners through every step of the ADU process. We combine cutting-edge design principles and construction best practices to create stunning ADUs that maximize functionality while preserving the charm of your existing property. Keep reading to learn why more and more Santa Monica families are choosing to build an ADU with Surfside Builders!

Benefits of Adding an ADU in Santa Monica. ADUs provide a rare opportunity to expand your usable living space in Santa Monica’s high-demand housing market. Beyond increased square footage, ADUs offer many other practical advantages:

Rental Income. Adding a compact, yet fully functional second unit on your lot can generate significant rental revenue. With its perpetually low vacancy rates, Santa Monica rental prices lead LA county. An elegantly designed ADU with top-tier finishes rented at market prices delivers an impressive return on investment. Surfside helps homeowners maximize rental income potential through smart design decisions.

Extended Family Housing. Santa Monica’s sky-high property values often prohibit multiple generations from residing closeby. An ADU provides the perfect dwelling for grandparents, young adult children, aunts/uncles, etc. Attached or detached units allow for intimacy or independence, depending on your family’s needs.

Home Office Space. The pandemic sparked significant remote work trends that appear here for the long haul. An ADU creates quiet, private workspace removed from main house distractions. Surfside optimizes ADUs for productivity with abundant natural light, fast internet infrastructure, customized storage solutions and energy efficiency.

Increased Property Value. Adding a legal second unit on your Santa Monica property boosts its total value, allowing you to recoup costs through equity gains. Since ADUs utilize existing land and infrastructure, they yield a very high return on investment. Surfside leverages premium finishes to further elevate property appraisal value.

Flexible Space. ADUs aren’t confined to traditional uses — get creative with your extra square footage! Surfside homeowners have converted units into art studios, music rooms, yoga/wellness sanctuaries, guest cottages and more. Maximizing natural light and an open floor plan keeps possibilities wide open.

The Surfside ADU Difference. Surfside holds unrivaled expertise building ADUs in Santa Monica from the ground up and converting existing structures like garages into fully permitted accessory units. Our seasoned designers unlock each property’s unique ADU potential while navigating zoning codes, parking requirements, setbacks and other regulations. We also oversee all permitting to ensure your project stays on track.

We employ sustainable building methods utilizing high-grade insulation, energy efficient appliances, drought-tolerant landscaping and more. Surfside ADUs emit minimal site disturbance and environmental impact.

Meticulous Surfside craftsmanship ensures your ADU functions just as beautifully as the day we handed over the keys decades from now. As always, enjoy perks like professional project management and fixed-rate pricing.

Designing Your Dream Santa Monica ADU. We approach every ADU as a fresh collaboration with homeowners to fully understand your lifestyle needs, budget and aesthetic sensibilities before drafting plans. Do you hope for a secluded retreat or bright studio? Single bedroom or expansive great room? Standalone bungalow or garage conversion? Once we establish priorities, our designers get to work maximizing every inch to create a functional ADU floorplan catered expressly for you.

We incorporate upscale touches like spa-style bathrooms, chef’s kitchenettes, built-in storage and top-of-the-line smart home technology. Patios, decks and French doors blur indoor/outdoor boundaries. Surfside adds little luxuries that make your ADU feel like a boutique oasis.

Seamless ADU Construction Process. Our expert construction crew brings decades of Santa Monica ADU experience across various unit types and property parameters. Close collaboration across trades allows us to work swiftly while keeping disruptions to a minimum. We also limit the number of projects underway at once so you receive individualized attention from start to finish.

As longtime Santa Monica residents, we take special care to minimize the construction footprint. Expect roadworthy vehicles, neat staging areas, proper sound and dust barriers, plus diligent end-of-day clean up. We treat every job site like it’s our own backyard.

Get Started on Your Santa Monica ADU Project. Are you ready to unlock your property’s full potential with a custom ADU? Surfside Builders Group can’t wait to learn more about your vision and transform it into reality. Let’s increase your living space, rental revenue, property value and possibilities! We make the entire process of designing and building an ADU in stunning Santa Monica as streamlined as an ocean breeze. Reach out now to start the rewarding journey.