Modular ADUs
Prefab, Made Simple

Why Use Modular Construction to Build Your ADU?
Manufactured ADUs offer an enticing blend of convenience, lower costs, faster construction, and sustainability. They are available in customizable exteriors, rooms, and finishes. These components are crafted off-site before being transported and assembled on your plot of land. This streamlined process ensures precision and efficiency, minimizing construction waste, time, and costs with an absolute overall increase in quality.
Modular and prefab are different types of manufactured building components. A prefabricated component can range from trusses and wall sections to a completely framed and finished building room or module.
A modular will have most of its fixtures finished in the factory. Prefab has more components that are completed at the job site. A module is made of prefabricated (prefab) sections.
Modular and Prefab ADUs offer many advantages over site-built ADUs. The savings are usually 15-20% less than a traditionally built ADU.
Modules are most cost-effective. However, they need certain clearances to be transported to the home site. Because of this, prefab may be the best option if the land has limited access.
Single-story ADUSs can be built for as low as $225 per square foot (including engineering and permits).
These prefab sections are constructed of the highest quality. They can be framed in steel or wood. All prefab ADUs come with a ten-year warranty.
You can fully customize the ADU to the most complex floor plan and to luxurious standards.
It’s not just about aesthetics and reducing costs — manufactured homes are the champions of sustainability. Prefab components are built using eco-friendly materials and practices, minimizing environmental impact without compromising on style, build quality or functionality.
Prefab and Modular ADUs are The superior method

What Are The Steps To Building A Modular ADU?
It begins with an evaluation of the land. From there broad strokes and rough concepts are created. Next, the architecture is refined, the interior is designed, and the building begins. The finishing touches are applied and the ADU is ready to be enjoyed.
Pros and Cons of Modular Construction

1. Establish Your Budget
As with any shopping experience, it’s best to work top-down based on your budget.
Prefab and modular ADUs can be financed in many ways. However, not all loan officers are experienced in this type of construction. It’s best to work with an expert in these types of construction loans.
Important Notes

2. Design your ADU
Once you have a budget established, design the ADU around each cost allowance. Our architects and engineers will work with you and your project engineer. At this stage, you should select your final finishes and fixtures. The floor plan will be presented via 3D Walkthrough.
Things to Consider

3. Apply for Permits
One of the largest unknowns in the construction process is the permit timeline. The permit timeline can be delayed by many reasons. The process to complete the building permit requires approval from many departments, each having their own requirements. Depending on your building code, you may need approval from the fire department, the health and safety department, city or county engineers, the water district, utility providers, and more.
Advantages Over Site-Built

4. Prepare the land
Once utilities are at the property line, it’s time to being grading and to connect the wet and dry utilities. Once those are inspected, the next step is to begin your foundation. Once the foundation is ready, vertical construction is next.
Things To Consider

5. Adding the ADU
Once the foundation is complete, the ADU is brought in. Any assembly required on-site is completed. Some areas with very limited access may require a crane. For the most the most challenging areas, a helicopter can be used.
Notes

6. Finishing Touches
Once the ADU is mostly complete, final tile elements, landscaping, appliances, decorative lighting fixtures, hardware, and any touchups are completed. It’s time to add the interior decorations and window treatments and your ADU is ready for you to enjoy!

7. Warranty / Service
Our modular and prefab components are built with rigid standards focused on quality. Were here to help provide service for as long as you want it. Our ADUs come with a best-in-class, 10-year craftsman warranty. If any concerns arise, we will gladly be there to support you and help repair or replace as needed.
Warranty Highlights

Conclusion
Buying a prefab ADU is faster, better, and cheaper than building an ADU on-site. We can custom design for almost any requirement and taste. Our support engineers will guide you through the process before, during, and after. Want more information or looking to get started? Were here to answer any questions.