Type Five: A New Kind of ADU Builder
Type Five is a housing company based in Berkeley, California, that designs and builds exceptional homes. As an accessory dwelling unit builder, they bring together architects, engineers, and builders under one roof to deliver a seamless, stress-free experience from start to finish. Their innovative approach combines modular design with advanced construction methods, reshaping the way homeowners think about expanding their living space.
At the core of Type Five's offering is a proprietary modular design system — a Lego-like framework that empowers homeowners to customize the size, shape, and layout of their new home. Whether you're looking for a backyard cottage, a granny flat, an in-law suite, or a fully detached ADU, Type Five has the tools and expertise to bring your vision to life.
Custom ADUs Designed Around Your Needs
Type Five's design system is built for flexibility. As a full-service ADU contractor, they offer a wide range of customization options to suit your space, lifestyle, and budget:
- Adjustable footprints — dimensions that flex to fit your backyard and landscaping
- Configurable interiors and openings — layouts, windows, and doors modified to your exact needs
- Vertical scalability — options ranging from different roof profiles to multi-story builds
Their design philosophy prioritizes form, function, quality, longevity, and adaptability. Every detail is considered, from customizable modular kitchens to built-in features that maximize the utility of smaller spaces. As a detached ADU builder, Type Five ensures that each home feels thoughtfully crafted and purpose-built.
The exterior options are equally impressive, with carefully curated finishes that make luxury accessible. Standard features included in every Type Five home include:
- Induction cooktop and concealed hood
- Anti-microbial solid surface kitchen countertops
- Full-layover European kitchen cabinets with soft-close hardware
- Integrated dimmable recessed lighting
- Seamless waterproof bathroom floors
- Engineered hardwood floors
- Solid wood interior pocket doors
- Electric mini-split heating and cooling system
- High-efficiency heat pump water heater
A Streamlined Process with Transparent Pricing
What sets Type Five apart as an ADU builder is their commitment to simplicity and transparency. Their standardized design and build process cuts the typical move-in time by a third or more, meaning homeowners can get into their new space faster without sacrificing quality.
From day one, Type Five provides guaranteed, up-front pricing for the entire project — no guesswork, no runaway budgets, and no stress. Their full-service approach combines modular innovation with the expertise of their in-house team, creating a clear and worry-free path from initial consultation through to construction completion.
Type Five uses efficient wood frame construction methods and materials, following a legacy of American craftsmanship. Their goal is to build hundred-year homes — worthy investments that deliver both form and function that stand the test of time.
Licensed under CSLB #B-1086540, Type Five is dedicated to making thoughtfully designed, built-to-last, and accessible housing available to more communities across California and beyond.
