About New Avenue, Inc
New Avenue, Inc is a full-service design-build company that has been operating since 2011, serving homeowners in the San Francisco Bay Area and Portland, Oregon. They offer a range of residential construction services, including accessory dwelling units (ADUs), custom homes, whole house renovations, additions, and what they call "Enclaves" — the transformation of a single lot into multiple modern, private residences.
Their approach combines in-house design, permitting, construction, and project management under one roof. This means clients work with a single team from the initial consultation through to project completion, rather than coordinating between separate architects, contractors, and project managers.
Services Offered
New Avenue covers a broad range of residential projects. Their core service areas include:
- Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) — both attached and detached, including garage conversions and new standalone units
- Custom Homes and Additions — expanding existing properties or building new structures on site
- Whole House Renovations and Modernizations — updating older or classic homes with modern systems and design
- Enclaves — subdividing a single-family lot into multiple independent residences
- Design and Architectural Consulting — on-site design consultations tailored to the property and the homeowner's goals
- Permitting — managing the permit application process and working directly with city offices
As an ADU builder and accessory dwelling unit builder, New Avenue handles projects ranging from garage conversion work to fully detached ADU construction. An ADU can serve multiple purposes over time — as a rental unit, guest house, home office, or housing for extended family — making it a flexible long-term asset for any property.
New Avenue also incorporates all-electric upgrades and sustainable design principles into their projects, with a focus on reducing environmental impact while creating functional living spaces.
Process and Technology
One of the distinguishing aspects of New Avenue's operation is their use of proprietary project management software. This platform consolidates budget tracking, scheduling, documentation, and billing into a single system, which is intended to improve transparency and reduce the communication gaps that often arise in construction projects.
Their pricing model is based on historical cost data from hundreds of completed projects, which allows them to provide more accurate estimates upfront. They emphasize that any changes to the project budget are discussed with and approved by the client before moving forward — a response to the common issue of costs escalating unexpectedly during construction.
The design and construction teams work together from the start of each project, which is intended to prevent misalignments between what is designed and what is built. Clients are encouraged to share their budget early in the process so that proposals can be calibrated accordingly.
New Avenue currently serves clients in cities and towns throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and in Portland, Oregon, with plans to expand their teams to additional cities across the United States.
For homeowners considering adding a granny flat, backyard cottage, in-law suite, or any other form of accessory dwelling unit, New Avenue offers a structured process that covers every phase — from the initial free consultation through design, permitting, and construction completion.
