About GetApprovedADU – Your ADU Consulting Experts
GetApprovedADU is a specialized consulting firm offering a comprehensive, one-stop resource to guide property owners through the entire ADU approval process. With decades of combined experience, their team has a proven track record of obtaining timely approvals for all four types of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) as well as Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADU), with reasonable conditions of approval.
Their services cover a wide range of ADU types, including in-law suites, backyard cottages, secondary units, and granny flats — whether these are additions to an existing home or entirely new structures built on the property. Their experienced team works closely with homeowners to identify the best solution for their home and lifestyle.
ADU Specializations and Unit Types
As a knowledgeable ADU contractor and consulting resource, GetApprovedADU handles a broad spectrum of accessory dwelling unit configurations:
- Detached ADU: A stand-alone unit separate from the main house, typically situated in the backyard. These are popular with renters and are a common choice for homeowners looking to generate rental income.
- Garage Conversion: As an experienced garage conversion contractor, they help homeowners convert an existing garage into a fully functional ADU, with the option to maintain or expand beyond the original footprint.
- Over-Garage ADU: A popular solution for homeowners who want to preserve their garage while still adding a livable unit above it — also known as a granny flat builder option above the garage.
- Attached ADU: These units are connected to the primary residence and may include converted garages or newly constructed additions attached to the main house.
- ADU Converted From Existing Space: Homeowners can convert interior spaces such as basements, attics, master bedroom suites, or recreation rooms into ADUs. Many of these qualify as JADU units under local regulations.
- Granny Flat Over the Garage: An above-garage unit is an ideal way to add housing while preserving valuable garage storage and parking space — a smart solution for many property types.
Boosting Your Home's Value With the Right ADU Solution
GetApprovedADU assists property owners regardless of their specific situation. For single-family dwellings, a JADU contractor approach may be appropriate — these attached units cannot exceed 500 sq. ft. Alternatively, a single-family home may qualify for one freestanding detached ADU builder project of up to 1,200 sq. ft., plus one JADU of up to 400 sq. ft.
Duplex owners may be eligible to add up to two full freestanding ADU units. Apartment building owners with underused recreational spaces may also qualify to convert those areas into ADUs, with the potential to add additional freestanding or other unit types where space permits.
Their team is passionate about addressing one of the nation's most pressing social challenges: affordable housing. By helping property owners navigate the approval process efficiently, they make it easier to bring new housing units to market. A free consultation is available, giving property owners the opportunity to meet with an experienced approval consultant, share their ideas, and receive expert feedback — no matter where they are in the decision-making process.
