San Diego homeowners can now build ADUs by right — no public hearings, no neighbor approval needed. We design, permit, and build fully finished accessory dwelling units that generate rental income and add lasting value to your property.
Since 2020, California law requires cities to approve most ADU permits by right. In San Diego, that means you can add a fully independent living unit to your property without discretionary approval — no hearings, no neighbor objections, no uncertainty. It's one of the most accessible and highest-return home investments available to San Diego homeowners today.
We manage the entire ADU process in-house: feasibility assessment, architectural plans, permitting, foundation and framing, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and complete interior finishing. One team, one contract, one point of accountability from the first consultation to the day your tenant moves in.
We manage every trade from the first site visit to the final Certificate of Occupancy — so you never have to coordinate between contractors on your own.
We work with licensed architects to produce permit-ready drawings that maximise your buildable footprint, comply with San Diego zoning codes, and reflect how the unit will actually be used and rented.
Excavation, concrete footings, foundation walls, and full structural framing — engineered to code and inspected at every phase before the next begins. The structure is where ADUs succeed or fail long-term.
Roofing, siding, windows, and exterior doors installed to match or complement your main home's architecture — keeping the property looking cohesive and maximising street appeal and rental desirability.
Full panel setup or tie-in, all new circuits, recessed lighting, exterior lighting, EV charging rough-in, and every inspection passed before drywall closes — all to current California Title 24 energy standards.
Full kitchen and bathroom plumbing rough-in, fixture installation, water heater, and connection to existing or new utility service — all handled by licensed plumbers with all required inspections passed.
LVP, tile, and carpet installed over appropriate subfloor systems. Drywall hung and finished to Level 4, interior paint, trim, and all millwork — everything a tenant expects from a quality rental unit.
Ductless mini-split systems are the standard for ADUs in San Diego — energy-efficient, compact, and easy to zone. We size, supply, and install the right system for your unit's square footage and orientation.
We prepare and submit all permit documentation to the City of San Diego's Development Services Department, manage every inspection, and obtain your Certificate of Occupancy — the legal document required before any tenant can move in.
Tell us how you plan to use your ADU and we'll design around that goal from day one — whether it's maximising rental income or housing someone you love.
The most common ADU goal in San Diego — a fully independent unit rented to a long-term tenant. With average rents exceeding $2,000/month for a 1-bedroom in San Diego, the ADU typically pays for itself within 8–12 years while adding significant equity to your property.
San Diego's tourism market makes short-term rentals highly lucrative. We design ADUs with guests in mind — separate entrance, privacy from the main home, keypad entry, and finishes that hold up to high turnover while staying attractive in listing photos.
Keep family close without living on top of each other. An ADU provides aging parents, adult children, or extended family with genuine independence — their own kitchen, bathroom, entrance, and living space — while you remain steps away when needed.
A Junior ADU is a conversion of existing space — a garage, spare bedroom, or attached structure — into a self-contained unit up to 500 sq ft. Faster to permit, lower to build, and still generates meaningful rental income or provides flexible living space on smaller San Diego lots.
ADUs have specific legal, zoning, and utility requirements. We walk you through all of these at the consultation so there are no surprises mid-project.
Since 2020, California state law (AB 68, SB 13, AB 881) requires most cities to approve ADU permits ministerially — meaning no public hearings, no discretionary review, and no neighbor veto power. In San Diego, the vast majority of single-family lots are eligible to add at least one ADU and one Junior ADU. We confirm your eligibility at the first visit before any design costs are incurred.
Your ADU must meet minimum setbacks — typically 4 feet from rear and side property lines for detached ADUs. Maximum size depends on your lot size and zoning designation, but California law now allows up to 1,200 sq ft regardless of lot coverage limits. We research your specific parcel, pull your plat, and confirm the buildable envelope before a single line is drawn.
A detached ADU may require its own water, sewer, and electrical service — or it may be able to share your existing connections depending on capacity. We coordinate with SDGE and the City of San Diego's utilities department early in the design phase so infrastructure decisions don't delay your permit or your construction schedule.
All ADU construction in California requires a building permit, and any unit rented without a Certificate of Occupancy is illegal. Unpermitted ADUs cannot be legally rented, are excluded from your homeowner's insurance, and create serious liability at resale. We pull every permit, manage every inspection, and hand you a closed permit and a legal, rentable unit at the end. That is non-negotiable — and it's what you're paying for.
ADU projects have a longer planning phase than typical remodels because permitting and design must be done right before construction starts. Here's exactly how we approach it — and why the sequence matters.
We visit your property, confirm your lot's eligibility, review setbacks and zoning, assess utility capacity, and discuss your goals — rental income, family use, or both. No design costs until you know exactly what's possible.
Architectural plans are drawn to maximise your buildable footprint and meet all code requirements. Structural engineering is coordinated in-house. You review and approve the design before anything is submitted to the city.
We prepare and submit the full permit package to the City of San Diego's Development Services Department, respond to any plan-check comments, and manage the approval process so you never have to deal with the city directly.
Once permits are issued, excavation and foundation work begins. Full structural framing follows, with the exterior envelope — roofing, siding, windows, and doors — completed before any interior work begins on your main home connection.
Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC rough-in in the correct sequence, with each trade inspected before insulation and drywall close the walls. Utility connections are coordinated with SDGE and the city during this phase.
Drywall, paint, flooring, kitchen, bathroom, lighting, and all finish details. Final inspection scheduled and passed with the city. Certificate of Occupancy issued — the legal document that makes your unit rentable. Punch-list walkthrough until you're fully satisfied.
ADU finishes need to balance two priorities — quality that holds up to rental turnover and aesthetics that justify premium rents. We help you make selections that hit both marks without overspending.
ADU costs in San Diego are driven by size, type (detached vs. attached vs. garage conversion), finish level, and utility connection requirements. Here's an honest breakdown of what each tier delivers.
ADUs generate a lot of questions — because the rules around zoning, sizing, permitting, and renting are specific and change frequently. California's ADU laws have been updated significantly since 2020, and many homeowners are working off outdated information they've read online.
There's no substitute for a site visit. Mark personally visits every property before a quote is written, and he'll give you a straight answer on what's possible on your specific lot.
Real feedback from real customers we've had the privilege of working with.
Soandy and Mark Lovering are amazing to work with. They are our GO TO for Remodels. They can handle any project big or small. From Bathroom to Kitchen remodels they are the best.
Project manager Fernando did a great job assessing my project. My project was complicated and some companies refused to do the work, but Fernando and his team were able to fix structural issues I had on my upstairs floorboards and they were able to fix crooked joists inside my floors. Lead worker Angel also finished off the job by doing a nice tile job on my floors. The price was fair and they finished the job on time.
Mark provided us with the service we expect from a contractor. We had him lead all of the hard parts of our remodel. There were no surprises or changes to his bid that weren't caused by us. For the most part, his subs were quick and responsive, and listened to direction well. When of one of his subs did not perform to our expectations, he made sure that we were satisfied by first trying to get the sub to fix things, then getting an alternate sub to complete the job to our satisfaction. We hope he is available for our next project after we save some $ for it!
