Building a garage apartment in Berkeley

Many people replace their detached garages with ADUs, scrapping the garage entirely. Others say, “Why not both?” and add an ADU over their garage. For this project in Berkeley, the homeowners contacted New Avenue to create an entirely new two-car garage with an apartment over it.

An exterior staircase leads up to the front door of the living unit from the ground level. The efficiency-style accessory dwelling includes a living area with a kitchenette, a bathroom, and a closet. This is a great place for a single person, a couple, or a pair of roommates to live.

The building will stand for generations. Throughout its lifetime, it can be a retreat for the homeowner, a home office, a creative space, a home gym, a guest suite, or a rental unit that brings in $2,500 or more every month.

How to add an over-garage ADU or garage apartment

At New Avenue, we provide a turnkey solution to transforming your home with a custom home, ADU, or remodel. Our comprehensive process includes everything you need: team creation, design, engineering, permitting, construction, materials, project administration, and access to our proprietary app to keep everything running smoothly.

Use our vetted, experienced professionals or bring in your own. With the New Avenue system, everyone working on your project is part of a cohesive, communicative team working together to keep your project on track. Our 12 years of experience means you get the most reliable quotes, the most straightforward process, and the most dedicated professionals in the industry.

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