The accessory dwelling unit, or ADU, is also known as an in-law or mother-in-law unit, secondary dwelling unit, granny flat, or carriage house. An ADU has its own kitchen, living area, bath, and a separate entrance. An ADU may be attached to a house or garage, or it can also be built as a stand-alone unit, but it generally will use the primary house's water and energy connections. ADUs have myriad benefits, such as:

• Creating a secondary rental income.
• Increasing the occupancy of a given plot of land.
• Creating more communal living while still providing autonomy and privacy for all residents.
• People who may have once needed a large home–e.g., parents whose children have moved out–can move into the ADU and rent out the main home.

Can you tell me about Backyard Bungalows ADUs?

Backyard Bungalows, based here in Southern California, is the premier supplier of factory-built accessory dwelling units and ADUs. These units are a financially and functionally valuable addition to your property. And Backyard Bungalows provides the absolute highest quality ADUs at the very best price—all backed by our incomparable customer service! No one provides a more satisfactory experience than our Backyard Bungalows team. 

When planning your Backyard Bungalow, you’ll enjoy one-stop-shopping. Everything will be included. You won’t be required to hire an architect or an engineer and to make time-consuming and confusing visits to the appliance store, the tile and floor shops, and the plumbing retailer. And to make things even simpler, you’ll be dealing with one master contract instead of with numerous sub-contractors. All Backyard Bungalow ADUs are manufactured in state-of-the-art factories, meaning you get precision and quality every step of the way. Perhaps the best part is that our factory-built ADUs are typically 10 to 20 percent less expensive than comparable site-built construction. At Backyard Bungalows, we’ll design and build to either the state modular construction building code or the federal manufactured home code, so you never have to worry about permitting or compliance. Plus, your new Accessory Dwelling Unit can be financed by lenders introduced and coordinated by Backyard Bungalows as part of our turnkey service. We truly take care of your ADU purchase from start to finish! Owning an Accessory Dwelling Unit has never been easier!

Backyard Bungalows invites you to call and schedule a free pre-planning discussion in your home. Their professional planners and designers are available even on weekends. 

Can you tell me more about how you've helped the ADU community?

Our success as a Southern California home builder allows us to work efficiently and economically. We have a history of replacing homes for victims of wildfires which demands that we get projects started and finished quickly so owners can return home as soon as possible. We work with top residential property lenders who offer a variety of financing options. 

When a county building department blocked permits for hundreds of homeowners, we co-wrote and successfully sponsored a bill through the state legislature that corrected the problem. After we testified in Sacramento, the bill passed through each committee and through both legislative bodies without a single no vote. 

We are truly a team that believes in doing well by doing good. We don’t believe that only wealthy people in upscale neighborhoods should be able to benefit by building an ADU. We have designs at prices that fit nearly any budget. Rental options can allow many owners to afford to stay in their homes while fulfilling California’s goal of increasing affordable housing.

Can you tell me about your ADU build process steps?

• PLANNING & DESIGN – Backyard Bungalows presents dozens of factory–ready floor plans and designs from the region’s highest-quality factories. You choose an ADU that fits your property and your budget that will be completed quickly with minimal disruption. The total turnkey price will be established at the beginning eliminating guesswork and unexpected costs.
• FACTORY-BUILT EFFICIENCY AND SPEED - Constructing inside a building adds cost-saving efficiency and avoids weather delays. Site preparation and foundations are being completed while the unit is being built, so the whole job is finished sooner. We do not depend on a long list of trade contractors.
• EASY TRIM AND OPTIONS SELECTION – Backyard Bungalows present a wide variety of materials, finishes, accessories, and appliances to choose from. No need to drive all over town shopping for the right hardware. Additionally, every item is priced into the budget, eliminating “budget-busting.” 
• CONSTRUCTION TIME – Backyard Bungalows’ ADUs are completed faster and sooner. The building site is getting ready while the home is being built at the factory. Delivering to your property and handing you the keys requires as few as three weeks.
• FINANCE – Backyard Bungalows has established relationships with local lenders, bringing flexible finance programs to our customers. Construction financing is available to qualified homeowners.