FAQ

Absolutely. Adding an ADU typically boosts property value, provides rental income opportunities, and increases overall appeal if you ever decide to sell.

We build detached ADUs, attached ADUs, garage conversions, and even custom designs to match your home’s style and maximize your property’s potential.

Costs can range widely depending on size, design, and finishes. We offer transparent, detailed quotes after an initial consultation, so you know exactly what to expect.

In most cases, yes. We’ll review your property size, zoning, and city guidelines to confirm eligibility and help you design an ADU that fits your space.

Yes. Every ADU project requires permits from your local city or county. M.E. Development handles all the permitting and inspections for you, start to finish.

Most ADUs take between 4 to 8 months from start to finish, depending on design, permits, and construction complexity. We provide a detailed timeline before we begin.

Possibly. We’ll assess electrical, gas, and sewer connections during the planning phase and upgrade only if needed.

Yes, most garage ADUs include both. We handle all plumbing, electrical, and layout changes.

100%. Every conversion we do is permitted, inspected, and built to code.

If it’s structurally sound and on a residential lot, chances are yes—but we’ll confirm during a site visit.

Duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, and even small lot subdivisions depending on zoning. We do renovations only, no developments.

Both. We regularly build for investors, developers, and property owners looking to add long-term value.

On average, 2-6 weeks from start to completion, depending on complexity and scope of work.

We set hard timelines, coordinate everything in-house, and provide weekly updates so there are no surprises.

Typically between 9 to 18 months, depending on the design complexity, permitting, and customization level.

Nope—we offer full design-build services or can work with your architect if you already have one.