Fabrick Construction is a San Diego ADU contractor offering full design-build services across San Diego County. Specializing in detached ADUs, garage conversions, granny flats, and JADUs, they handle permits, construction, and inspections with transparent budgeting.

Fabrick Construction – ADU Contractor in San Diego, CA

About Fabrick Construction

ADU Construction Services by Fabrick Construction

Fabrick Construction is a San Diego-based ADU contractor offering design-build delivery for accessory dwelling units across San Diego County. Their approach centers on clear budgeting, proactive communication, and keeping projects on schedule. From permits and utility connections to inspections and final finishes, they manage the full process from start to finish.

Building an accessory dwelling unit is a practical way for homeowners to add value and flexibility to their property. San Diego homeowners pursue ADU construction for a range of reasons, including:

  1. Generating passive rental income to help offset mortgage costs
  2. Creating private living space for family or multigenerational arrangements
  3. Providing flexible guest accommodations
  4. Increasing overall property resale value

How Fabrick Construction Approaches ADU Projects

Constructing an ADU involves more than skilled craftsmanship. It requires a solid understanding of California's ADU regulations, careful planning, and consistent project management. Fabrick Construction structures their process in clear phases to keep things organized and transparent for the homeowner.

Feasibility and Planning: Before breaking ground, they evaluate lot conditions, setbacks, and utility requirements. Homeowners receive a realistic budget and timeline upfront, so there are no surprises later in the project.

Construction: This phase covers foundations, framing, roofing, and utility work, followed by insulation, drywall, interior finishes, and appliances. Regular updates and inspections are carried out at each stage to maintain quality and keep the project on track.

Close-Out and Handoff: Once construction wraps up, Fabrick handles final inspections and approvals. The completed space is delivered warranty-backed and ready for move-in or rental use.

As an experienced ADU builder in the San Diego area, Fabrick Construction has worked on a variety of project types — from detached ADU builds and backyard cottage construction to garage conversion projects and in-law suite additions. Their portfolio spans neighborhoods and cities across the county, including Oceanside, North Park, Carlsbad, La Jolla, Encinitas, and Chula Vista.

What Sets Fabrick Construction Apart

Homeowners working with Fabrick Construction can expect a few consistent qualities throughout their project:

  1. Transparent budgeting with no hidden costs
  2. Clear communication at every stage of the build
  3. Permitting knowledge specific to San Diego County's ADU regulations
  4. Quality construction backed by hands-on experience

Whether the goal is a granny flat, a Casita, a JADU (Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit), or a larger detached unit, Fabrick Construction works with homeowners to deliver a finished space that aligns with their budget and timeline. Their familiarity with California's ADU laws and local permitting processes is a practical advantage for homeowners navigating what can otherwise be a complex approval process.

For San Diego County homeowners considering an ADU, Fabrick Construction offers an initial consultation to assess feasibility and outline next steps for the project.

Services

Fabrick Construction performs the following services

  • Architecture & Design
  • Permit Specialist
  • Construction
  • Feasibility & Site Assessment
  • Finishing & Fit-out

Fabrick Construction Reviews

Tanya Ruhe

2026-01-29
"Fabrick Construction helped us build a detached ADU in our backyard in 2024 so my aging mom could have her own space while staying close to family. The result is a beautiful 491 sq. ft. ADUcozy, thoughtfully designed, and truly perfect for aging in place, with an open kitchen, spainspired bathroom, and accessibility features that support her independence and comfort. What really stood out was how attentive and communicative the Fabrick team was. They took the time to address every concern, gave us real choices, especially around design and elderlyfriendly details, and made adjustments until everything felt right. They also went above and beyond by helping with additional projects like securing the side yard and building a back fence to make the ADU feel safe and complete. This space was built with care and intention, and were incredibly grateful to Fabrick for helping us create a loving, independent sanctuary for my mom right in our backyard."

Barry Herbst

2026-01-29
"The team at Fabrick built my freestanding adu for a triplex that I own. It is a garage conversion to a two-bedroom one-bath rental unit that will bring extra income to the property. I have been absolutely thrilled in working with the entire team at Fabrick from the beginning to the end of the project. They have been very communicative, responsible, timely, efficient, and responsive. They provided weekly and daily updates and photos of the progress being made throughout the construction . They pretty much came in right on budget and timeline . I don't know what more you could really ask for. I wholeheartedly recommend them."

seth santoro

2026-01-28
"We had a great experience with Fabrick. From the beginning, their team was honest about what to expect, communicated clearly, and followed through on what they said they would do. You can tell their core values show up in the day to day through their professionalism, integrity, and genuine care for the client experience. The crew was respectful of our home, kept the site clean, and the quality of the work turned out excellent. We would recommend them to anyone looking for a contractor they can truly trust."

Sami Havens

2026-01-07
"We hired Fabrick to build a 2 bed2 bath ADU on our property in Oceanside and are so glad we found Fabrick. We can't say enough great things about Fabrick. We felt that each member of the team genuinely cared about the success of our project and went above and beyond to ensure that we were happy with the construction. The end product is beautiful - exactly what we wanted and built accordingly to quality standards. Fabrick was extremely communicative throughout the process. We never had any surprises from Fabrick and the project stayed perfectly on track. They will be our first call for any other construction projects we have in the future."

Suzanne LaTour

2025-08-29
"From start to finish the team at Fabrick was awesome. I really like this team - and would absolutely use them again if I had another build. They were on time and on budget which was itself refreshing! Very responsive, detail oriented and clean with the worksite. Had a dedicated person who "quarterbacked" the whole project but the two principals were also very involved - really well run team. One before and some after photos of the studio gazebo we built in the backyard :"

Specifics

Opening hours

Monday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday -
Sunday -

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