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ADU & Basement Plans

Detached ADUs, garage conversions, and basement living spaces have different zoning, structural, and building-code requirements. We prepare the drawings and engineering included in your scope for the proposed use and property.

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ADUs & Basements

ADUs & conversions we help with

  • Backyard ADUs

    Detached living spaces designed for your lot.

  • Garage conversions

    Plans to turn existing garages into living space.

  • Basement living spaces

    Layouts and details for rooms or separate dwellings where permitted.

  • Attached living units

    In-law units and junior ADUs where local rules allow.

How we help

ADU & basement plansEngineering & permit support

We help you plan new living space, understand your property and existing construction, and prepare coordinated drawings for your builder and permit review. Together, we agree on the drawings, engineering, and support your project needs before work begins.

ADU drawings

Plans, elevations, and sections for the agreed detached, attached, or conversion project.

Basement conversion drawings

Proposed layout and applicable egress, ceiling-height, ventilation, and moisture-control details.

Structural engineering

Foundation and framing designs or modifications required for the proposed construction and use.

System coordination

Coordination of utility, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical requirements where included in the scope.

How it works

Your project,step by step.

A clear path from your first ideas to coordinated drawings.

  1. Share your ideas

    Tell us what you want to build or change and share any sketches, existing plans, or photos you have.

  2. Plan the next steps together

    We walk you through the proposed scope, drawings, fee, and timeline, answer your questions, and agree on a plan together.

  3. Plan your living space

    We develop the layout and coordinate the structural, egress, and site requirements included in your scope.

  4. Get your plan set

    Receive drawings for your contractor and permit review, with review responses and clarifications as agreed.

ADUs & Basements questions

Before youget started.

Practical answers about your project, the information we need, and preparing for the next steps.

Tell us what you want to build.

Share the property address, describe the work, and attach any plans or photos you have. We'll review the information and confirm the services, deliverables, and schedule.

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