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San Diego ADU Builders homeowners trust

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Coastal Backyard Homes

4.9(84 reviews)
Detached ADUDesign-BuildFull Service

San Diego, CA · Coastal & Inland

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Pacific ADU Studio

4.8(73 reviews)
Garage ConversionDesign-BuildADU Plans

San Diego, CA · North & Central County

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Sunline ADU Builders

4.9(62 reviews)
Detached ADUGarage ConversionPrefab

San Diego, CA · East County & Beyond

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San Diego ADU Costs, Rules, and Planning

How Much Does an ADU Cost in San Diego?

  • Garage conversions often start lower than detached builds
  • Detached ADUs typically require more site work, utilities, and permitting
  • Prefab and modular options may reduce build time depending on the property
  • Your budget, lot conditions, and city requirements all matter
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San Diego homeowners who found the right builder here

“I had no idea where to start with my garage conversion. ADU Builder Match connected me with a specialist within a week. I ended up accepting a quote 15% less than what I found calling around.”

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Maria

Garage Conversion · San Diego

“The cost guide alone saved me from accepting a quote that was way too high. Now I know what a fair price for a detached ADU is and couldn't be happier with our builder.”

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James & Lee T.

Detached ADU · North County

“What I found most valuable: the permit guide explained everything. It walked me into the process knowing what questions to ask before talking to any builder.”

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Detached ADU · East County

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