There are a few types of ADU Addition that people hire contractors to do below we will discuss the different types of ADU Additions.

A basement renovation is a perfect spot for an ADU Addition.  The benefits to a basement renovation into an ADU Addition is that you always have a huge unused space, so it is less costly than say addition to the home. The downside is most in-law suites are geared to the elderly and the stairs might be an issue. Safety for your elderly loved one and the ability to walk up and down the stairs should be a number one concern. Luckily, we have stair lifts that will comfortable and safely allow your elderly parent to be lifted up the stair with ease. The average stair lift with 12 -14 stairs will cost between $2000 - $ 5000 dollars depending on the type and model of the stair lift.  The other perk to renovation the basement into an ADU Addition is that you already have most of the plumbing and electrical completed. You might have to make subtle changes but this can be a huge saving in the overall renovation. The other thing to consider is access to the outside. You want to have at least one access point so that if ever there is an emergency such as fire your loved one will have an escape route without having to go up the stairs or use a stair lift that might not be functional in a situation such as a fire.

Another idea for an ADU Addition is a bump out to the home. The benefits of a bump out are that you are working with a whole new construction so the sky is the limit on size and design. These, however, are more pricey simply because the cost of all the materials and you will need a building permit as well. Then you need to factor in electrical and plumping. These types of ADU Addition bring the most value to your home. Not only is a bump out ADU Additions are attractive to buyers, but it can also become an added source of income to rent out. An average bump ADU Addition will add $10,000 to your properties value as long as the ADU Addition is property constructed and matches the exterior design of the home.

Converting your attic into an ADU Addition is also an option. Again stairs can play a major role if you are considering an ADU Addition for an elderly loved one. Ventilation is something you also need to consider. Making sure the attic ADU Addition is well ventilated is a must.  You also want to consider that during an emergency such as fire the access point would not be a good as a basement or bump out ADU Addition. Another factor would be the attic space itself. Does it have high enough headroom? You would need at least 6'7 feet. Will it support a full-scare in-law suite? Correcting any of these conditions will require the services of an architect.

You want to hire the best contractor for the job and if you follow these few simple rules of thumb chances are you will be more then satisfied with the work the contractor does. Look for a contractor who is local. Being local means you can actually check references and past work completed by the contractor. If the contractor is local often then not you can speak to a past customer and ask them exactly how their experience was with the contractor. Check with the better business bureau to make sure that no complaints have been filed against the contractor. Make sure the contractor is licensed and Insured. That way your home is covered for anything that possibly could arise. Check to see if the contractor is listed on accredited websites such as home advisor. If you do your homework upfront then you will have a successful ADU Addition in the end.

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