Pricing Your Project in a World Gone Mad
If you ask a contractor for an estimate, you’ll most likely get a quote that’s just plain wrong. We’re talking a +/- 30% difference (or worse). 30% too high, and you won’t get the best value for your money. 30% too low, and you may be left with a hole in the ground while you scramble for financing.
Universal design and accessibility: life-changing for some, good for all
Remodeling a multi-family home in Berkeley
The owner of a multi-family home in Berkeley came to New Avenue for a major remodel of a two-bedroom, two-bath rental unit. While parts of the unit were salvageable (e.g., the beautiful redwood and a few of the walls), this unit was almost entirely rebuilt. It needed a new foundation and major work in all areas.
Cost to design and build a second-floor addition in Berkeley
Steve, a homeowner in Berkeley, wanted to add more space to his one-bedroom, one-bathroom home. He hired New Avenue to design and build a second story with an additional bedroom and an additional bathroom. Here are the plans and costs.
Converting a basement into an apartment or ADU in San Francisco
The basement, which was entirely for storage, makes the perfect place to add an accessory dwelling unit. With a living/dining area, kitchen, bathroom, and patio, this will be a great home for a single person, a couple, or a pair of roommates. Plus, the homeowners don’t have to give up all of their storage. A storage room accessible from the main home is included in the plan.
Cost to Design and Permit a Remodel and ADU Addition in Fremont, CA
What to expect when you take out a construction loan
Four tips for getting the best estimate
They wanted (and got) it all when they modernized their 100-year-old home
This is how you modernize a 100-year-old house
Getting more from a two-bedroom home: Remodeling for a growing family
Expanding an owner’s retreat and adding a detached studio in San Mateo
Brian and Dawn’s designer created plans to replace the existing accessory structure with a new 352-square-foot detached studio with a half bath. A deck and firepit give the owners and guests a comfortable place to relax or entertain.
The designer created plans to extend the owner’s suite in the main home, giving the homeowners more space in their bedroom and bathroom.
Here are the plans.
Cost to design and permit a remodel in San Pablo, CA
Cost to design and permit a one-bedroom ADU and home improvements in San Bruno, CA
Cost to design and permit an addition to a home in Fremont, CA
Design cost to remodel an accessory dwelling in Alameda
Cost to design and permit renovations to an Oakland Victorian home.
Cost to design and permit a new apartment in a San Francisco home
Cost to design and permit a two-story remodel in Oakland
Cost to design a major remodel of a home in Redwood City, California
Start your journey
Reach out to New Avenue today to begin the transformational process of adding an ADU, renovating your home, and designing and building a custom house for your family.