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Design and permitting costs for a one-bedroom accessory dwelling unit in Berkeley.
A New Avenue design professional created a comfortable, versatile design with a bedroom, a living area, a kitchen, a bathroom, space for a home office, plenty of storage, and laundry facilities. Here are the costs for design and permitting.
Adding a rental ADU with carport in Redwood City, California
JJ’s custom design includes a carport between the ADU and the main home. The 575-square-foot ADU features a kitchen, a laundry area, a full bathroom, a living room, and a bedroom.
JJ will be able to bring in over $3,000 per month in rental income. The ADU will pay for itself and help with the homeowner’s other needs, including the mortgage on the main home, education, retirement, and travel.
Here are the plans.
Adding an attached ADU in Pleasant Hill, CA
When the owners of a Pleasant Hill home decided to add an attached accessory dwelling, they came to New Avenue for our turnkey design/build pricing and service.
The ADU includes a large living room/bedroom area with a kitchenette, a bathroom with a shower, shared access to the garage and laundry room, and plenty of storage space. This setup allows both easy access and privacy.
9 Construction Communication Gaps — How to Talk to a Contractor
Construction lingo can lead to confusion before your job even begins. This often creates cost overruns and frustration…
A new future for live/work artist lofts in Oakland is here!
The City of Oakland and a group of local artists are working together to keep Oakland safe and affordable for artists…
How Long Does It Take to Build a Custom Home or Remodel a Home
Every homeowner who contacts us wants to maximize the value of their property. They know that an accessory dwelling unit can provide tons of usability and even extra income…
20 Common Budget-Busting Construction Change Orders That Occur During Additions, Remodels, and New Construction
The New Avenue online project management system is reviewing hundreds of projects at any given time. We track all of the change orders submitted by contractors in these projects…
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