ADU Builders Pasadena

From Concept Sketch to Final Inspection

Even a small construction project can feel overwhelming once permits, utility upgrades, and structural codes enter the picture. Our design-build method removes the stress. First, we meet on site, measure setbacks, review sewer lines, and listen to your goals. Our architects draft a concept that blends your wish list with Pasadena’s architectural heritage, then hand the plan to in-house engineers for structural and Title 24 energy calculations. A dedicated permit specialist submits the packet to the Pasadena Department of Planning and monitors every revision so you never wait in line at City Hall. During construction, a project manager sends weekly progress photos, keeps neighbors informed about work hours, and ties every payment to completed milestones. Because we control the entire workflow, ADU Builders Pasadena stays on schedule and on budget.

Designing an ADU That Fits Pasadena’s Style

A great accessory unit respects the main house and the neighborhood. If your primary home features clinker-brick accents and low-sloped gables, the ADU might echo those lines with board-and-batten siding and exposed rafter tails. If mid-century modern is your passion, we can frame expansive clerestory windows that capture afternoon light while shielding interior privacy. Inside, vaulted ceilings, strategic skylights, and custom storage make modest footprints feel expansive. High-performance insulation and low-e windows keep electric bills low during hot San Gabriel Valley summers.

Construction Built to Last

Quality starts beneath the surface. We pour steel-reinforced footings, anchor framing with seismic-rated hardware, and specify premium kiln-dried lumber to prevent warping. Roof assemblies use class-A shingles rated for 30 years or standing-seam metal that deflects radiant heat. All plumbing runs in PEX-A to eliminate corrosion and future leaks while electrical wiring meets the newest arc-fault safety standards. Our crews complete OSHA-10 training and follow Pasadena’s strict erosion-control rules that protect the Arroyo Seco watershed. These details safeguard your investment and demonstrate our commitment to responsible building.

More Than ADUs: Full-Service Remodeling and Construction

Many clients discover us through an ADU project but stay for whole-house remodels, gourmet kitchen makeovers, spa-inspired bathrooms, garage conversions, seismic retrofits, window replacements, and commercial tenant improvements for Colorado Boulevard storefronts. Working with one trusted partner across multiple upgrades guarantees design cohesion, transparent budgeting, and a familiar face who already understands your property quirks.