The Top 10 Things That Can Derail Your ADU Build, and How to Avoid Them
Most ADU problems can be spotted before design starts, if you know where to look. Here are the ten issues we see derail ADU projects most often.
Sewer Problems: Inadequate sewer main or septic system capacity.
Water Meter Size: Insufficient water meter size can create thousands of dollars of capacity fees.
Water Lateral: This might not be large enough for your needs.
Environmental Report: For larger, more rural lots, biology and endangered species might be an issue.
Electrical Panel: Your electrical panel might need changes and/or a full upgrade.
Easements: The property might have easements making building what you want difficult or impossible.
Parking Requirements: The necessary parking might not be available on site.
Property Lines: These might not be exactly where the owners think they are, causing large redesign and mobilization fees and project delays.
Private Restrictions: These can hamper or prevent building an ADU.
Owner Occupancy Rules: Restrictions vary by municipality.
At ADU Pros, we do all the preliminary research on these topics and many more. This can save thousands of dollars and countless hours. Call us today to see how we can help.