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 features its own kitchen, living area, bathroom, and a separate entrance. It may be attached to a house or garage or constructed as a standalone unit; however, it typically shares the primary house's water and energy connections. ADUs provide numerous benefits, such as:

• Generating a secondary rental income.
• Increasing the occupancy of a plot of land.
• Promoting communal living while still offering autonomy and privacy for all residents.
• Individuals who may have once needed a larger home–e.g., parents whose children have moved out–can move into the ADU and rent out the main house.

Can you tell me about Backyard Bungalows ADUs?

Backyard Bungalows, located in Southern California, is the leading supplier of factory-built accessory dwelling units (ADUs). These units offer both financial and functional benefits as additions to your property. Backyard Bungalows delivers the highest quality ADUs at the best prices—all backed by our unparalleled customer service! No one provides a more satisfying experience than our Backyard Bungalows team.

When planning your Backyard Bungalow, you’ll enjoy convenient one-stop shopping. Everything is included. You won’t need to hire an architect or an engineer, nor will you have to make time-consuming and confusing visits to appliance stores, tile and flooring shops, and plumbing retailers. To simplify things even further, you’ll be working with one master contract instead of multiple sub-contractors. All Backyard Bungalow ADUs are manufactured in state-of-the-art factories, ensuring precision and quality at every step. 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 according to either the state modular construction 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, making owning an Accessory Dwelling Unit easier than ever!

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

Our success as a Southern California home builder allows us to operate efficiently and economically. We have a track record of replacing homes for wildfire victims, which requires us to initiate and complete projects quickly so owners can return home as soon as possible. We partner with top residential property lenders who offer various financing options.

When the county building department stopped permits for hundreds of homeowners, we co-authored and successfully advocated for a bill through the state legislature to address the issue. After we testified in Sacramento, the bill passed through each committee and legislative body without a dissenting vote.

We genuinely believe in doing well by doing good. We don’t think that only wealthy individuals in upscale neighborhoods should benefit from building an ADU. We provide designs at prices that fit nearly any budget. Rental options can help many owners stay in their homes while achieving California’s goal of increasing affordable housing.

 

Can you tell me about the steps in your ADU build process?

• PLANNING & DESIGN – Backyard Bungalows provides numerous factory-ready floor plans and designs from the region’s top-quality factories. You can choose an ADU that suits your property and budget, which will be completed swiftly with minimal disruption. The total turnkey price is established from the outset, removing guesswork and unexpected costs.

• FACTORY-BUILT EFFICIENCY AND SPEED - Building within a structure enhances cost-saving efficiency and reduces weather-related delays. Site preparation and foundations are completed simultaneously with the construction of the unit, allowing the entire project to finish sooner. We do not depend on a lengthy list of trade contractors.

• EASY TRIM AND OPTIONS SELECTION – Backyard Bungalows offers various materials, finishes, accessories, and appliances. There's no need to drive all over town for the proper hardware. Furthermore, every item is included in the budget, preventing “budget-busting."

• CONSTRUCTION TIME – Backyard Bungalows’ ADUs are completed faster and more efficiently. The building site is prepared while the home is constructed in the factory. Delivering the home to your property and handing you the keys can take as little as eight weeks.

• FINANCE – Backyard Bungalows has established strong partnerships with local lenders, providing flexible financing programs for our customers. Construction financing is available to qualified homeowners.