ADU Construction in Palo Alto
An accessory dwelling unit is one of the smartest additions you can make to a Palo Alto property — for rental income, a home office, or space for family. California and Palo Alto ADU rules have made detached and attached ADUs, and garage conversions, more achievable than ever.
We manage the full ADU project: feasibility and lot assessment, design and engineering, the City of Palo Alto permit process, and ground-up construction of a finished, move-in-ready unit with its own kitchen, bath, and utilities.
- Detached backyard ADUs and attached units
- Garage and basement conversions
- Feasibility, design, and structural engineering
- Full City of Palo Alto permitting and utilities
- Turnkey construction to a finished, rentable unit
One Team From Plans to Finish
ADUs involve zoning, setbacks, utilities, and permitting that can stall a project. We handle all of it, so you have a single accountable team from the first sketch to final inspection.
Text us for a free site assessment and we will tell you honestly what your lot can support and what it will cost.
Our Palo Alto Remodeling Services
Every service below comes with a written, itemized quote before work starts — kitchens, bathrooms, ADUs, additions, and whole-home renovations across Palo Alto and the mid-Peninsula.
How Your Remodel Works
Four steps, and you see the number in writing before step three ever starts.
Free Design Consult
Text us or fill out the form. We visit, measure the space, and talk through what drives cost in your specific project — no pressure, no obligation.
Text us for a consultWritten, Itemized Quote
You get a line-item quote covering materials, labor, and permits before you sign anything, then we handle engineering and Palo Alto permitting.
We Build to That Number
Our craftsmen and finish carpenters build to the quote you approved, with a tidy job site and a heads-up before any change order.
Final Walkthrough
We walk the finished remodel against your original quote line by line and stand behind it with a written workmanship guarantee.
Licensed & Insured
Bonded CA general contractor
Workmanship Guarantee
We stand behind every build
No Verbal Quotes
Every price is put in writing
Free Estimates
Itemized before you commit
You'll Know the Full Price Before We Start
Home Remodeling Palo Alto is built around one rule: no work begins until you have a written estimate in hand that spells out materials, labor, and permits line by line — no verbal ballpark, no "we'll figure it out as we go."
Kitchens, bathrooms, ADUs, additions, and whole-home renovations are all quoted the same way: a detailed number you sign off on first, then craftsmen and finish carpenters who build to that number and back it with a written workmanship guarantee.
Recent Palo Alto Remodeling Projects
A look at real work from our Palo Alto crew — kitchens, bathrooms, ADUs, and whole-home renovations across the mid-Peninsula.
Home Remodeling Service Area
Licensed general contractor based in Palo Alto, remodeling kitchens, bathrooms, ADUs and whole homes across the mid-Peninsula — real municipal boundaries, not a schematic.
Cities We Serve
Don't see your city listed? We likely still cover it — reach out and ask.
Transparent Remodeling Estimates
You'll see a fixed, written quote before we start, not a verbal range that changes once demolition begins. The figures below are typical starting points to help you plan, not the final number — that comes in writing after your free design consultation.
Bathroom Remodels
Tub-to-shower conversions, vanities, tile, and full bath renovations, priced fixture by fixture on your written quote.
Typically from the low tens of thousands
- Waterproofing done right
- Frameless glass & tile
- Fixtures & lighting
Kitchen Remodels
Cabinetry, stone counters, islands, and layout changes, with every material choice priced before you approve anything.
Quoted by scope after design
- Custom cabinetry
- Stone countertops
- Wall removals & permits
ADUs & Additions
Backyard ADUs, garage conversions, and room or second-story additions, with permit and engineering costs broken out separately, not buried in a lump sum.
Quoted per project
- Feasibility & design
- Permits & engineering
- Turnkey construction
What Palo Alto Homeowners Say
A few words from homeowners across Palo Alto and the mid-Peninsula.
“The quote they handed us before demo matched the invoice at the end almost to the dollar. That never happens with contractors, and it's why we'd call them again.”
“Every permit and engineering fee for our ADU was its own line on the estimate, so we knew exactly what we were paying for before signing anything.”
“We asked for the pricing breakdown on our bathroom in writing and got it the same week, itemized fixture by fixture. No surprise invoice at the end.”
ADU Construction — Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question we didn't answer? Text us and we'll get right back to you.
Can I build an ADU on my Palo Alto lot?
In most cases, yes. California and Palo Alto ADU rules allow detached and attached units and garage conversions on most residential lots. We assess your specific lot for setbacks and utilities.
How much does an ADU cost to build in Palo Alto?
ADU cost depends on size, site conditions, and finishes. We provide a written quote after a free site assessment and feasibility review.
Do you handle ADU permits and plans?
Yes. We manage design, engineering, and the full City of Palo Alto ADU permitting process, then build the finished unit.
How long does ADU construction take?
Design and permitting take time up front, and construction runs several months depending on size. We give a realistic overall timeline before you commit.
Get Your Free Design Consult
Ready to start your remodel? Tell us about your project and we'll set up a free, no-obligation design consultation and written estimate. We respond to every inquiry quickly.