WE ARE ADU BUILDERS
We’re all about ADUs in San Diego
We’ve chosen to bring design & permitting in-house with general contracting to ensure our high standards are met. You can work with one company throughout the highly specialized project of building an ADU. And we are the only ADU contractor that offers a pricing guarantee to offer you predictability on your project.
ADU Expertise
Holistic & Savvy: Our vast experience in ADU regulations allows us to take the whole picture into account and ensure every project benefits from our informed advocacy and construction insights.
Specialized & Thorough: With dedicated design & permitting teams and thorough project checklists, we ensure seamless ADU development from concept to completion
Proven Results
Experienced & Meticulous: We’ve delivered solid craftsmanship across more than 100 ADU projects, bolstered by our team’s background in custom homes and production.
Dedicated & Trustworthy: Client satisfaction is our cornerstone, evident in our high referral rates and our integrity-first billing practices.
Full Accountability
Responsible & Integrated: SnapADU takes full ownership of your ADU project, with in-house project managers and superintendents guaranteeing excellence from planning through warranty.
Local & Reliable: As a local, family-owned business with deep commitment to our clients in Greater San Diego, we also offer a 6-month price lock for peace of mind.
Our origin story
We’re 100% focused on being the best ADU builders in San Diego. We do this by having a deep understanding of construction, design, regulations, and business.
Our co-founders were both excited about changes in ADU regulations, while they brought very different perspectives to the company. Mike has spent his whole life in construction and built custom homes under his own general contracting license since 2013. Meanwhile, Whitney worked in the corporate world for over a decade honing management and operational skills. Together with an incredible team, they created SnapADU in 2020 to meet the need for both standard and custom detached ADUs in San Diego.
Benefit from our ADU experience
We live and breathe ADUs. Check out a list of our completed, live and upcoming ADU construction projects, plus see project photos and floor plans of the ADUs we have built for clients throughout San Diego County.
Accolades
“You guys do such a wonderful job with attention to detail on your Construction, ADU projects and your paperwork administration level is out of this world. I really appreciate all your employees, work ethics, and really nice kind people to work with. You guys definitely lead the way on how Construction projects should run in the field and internally behind the scenes. Thank you so much.”
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Testimonials & Stories from our Clients
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Generate rental income
Many homeowners add ADUs to create a new stream of rental income.
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Bring aging parents closer
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House younger family members
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Downsize and rent main house
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Create flex space for work/hobby
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House younger family
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Generate rental income
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Bring aging family closer
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Bring aging parents closer
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Create flex space for work/hobby
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Generate rental income
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House younger family members
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Bring aging family closer
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Generate rental income
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Generate rental income
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Bring aging parents closer
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House younger family members
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Downsize and rent main house
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Create flex space for work/hobby
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House younger family
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Generate rental income
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Bring aging family closer
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Bring aging parents closer
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Create flex space for work/hobby
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Generate rental income
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House younger family members
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Bring aging family closer
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Generate rental income
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We were looking at ways to invest our money. My wife and I thought, why don't we build an ADU for rental income? Also, someday we can move into it. So it has multiple purposes.
Paul & Myra Winter
Homeowners, Oceanside
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When we bought our house, Kristen was pregnant and we wanted Grandma to be around to help with the baby. And then ultimately, we wanted to be around for Mom when she gets older.
The Heards
Homeowners, Oceanside
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We decided to build an ADU because our family's property is a big lot. That's hard to find these days, especially with the cost of housing. Plus we are closer to my mom.
Marina & Will
ADU Residents, San Marcos
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I decided to build an ADU because the property was a double wide lot. I'm a half mile from the beach and could see the view from the top of my house and thought, I have to take advantage of that.
Zeno Rausa
Homeowner, Oceanside
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I'm a product stylist and photographer. I decided to build an ADU because my business was taking off and I was spending a lot of time outside of the home. Building a studio lets me work from home more.
Liz Ream
Homeowner, Vista
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They built a brand new garage and a beautiful two-bedroom two-bath unit over the garage, which is perfect for when my daughters come to visit. Everything about it is amazing!
Mari Muscio
Homeowner, Carlsbad
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I talked to SnapADU maybe 30 times throughout the process… and then there was this beautiful home in my yard.
Zach Adamson
Homeowner, Encinitas
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It’s going to be a great space for my mom to have her own independent area while staying close to our family.
Tiffany Rajski
Homeowner, Poway
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I think it’s really great to have a company that does basically the whole process from start to finish, and it really takes out a lot of the stress that comes with construction.
Mylinh Arnett
Homeowner, San Diego
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SnapADU’s customer service was amazing. Bob talked to me like I was his own daughter, giving me honest advice on the whole process. I’ve already recommended SnapADU to many people.
Corey Roan
Homeowner, San Diego
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SnapADU’s project management was incredible. I don’t live in the area, and all I had to do was write the checks – they handled everything from start to finish.
Malka Nagel
Homeowner, San Diego
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With the cost of housing these days, multigenerational living is making a comeback. It provides so much more than living on your own ever could, including financial investment and family support.
Cynthia Megill
Homeowner, Oceanside
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When I thought about living in a granny flat next to my kids, I felt the most safe and secure I’ve ever felt.
Opal Reinbold
ADU Resident, Poway
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Everybody at SnapADU was wonderful. Everyone was very communicative. It was as easy of an experience as we could have imagined.
Julie & Curt Corda
Homeowners, National City
Meet Our Team
We love working together to build ADUs across San Diego. We are proud that we have an opportunity to change lives by offering different options to homeowners. Many of us have accessory dwelling units on our own properties and see the value and flexibility of adding ADUs to a home.
Our ADU Process
Learn more about the step-by-step process of working with Snap ADU to design, permit & build an ADU, including overall project phases and typical timeline. We’re constantly pushing to get better at what we do.
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Out of the thousands of ADU blogs & resources on the internet, our website has been rated by FeedSpot as one of the top ADU resources on the entire web. We publish updates & add fresh content regularly so that homeowners in San Diego can stay informed.
Comparison of ADU build types
We created Snap ADU to offer the best value accessory dwelling unit in the San Diego market. We researched the alternatives and are proud of how we stack up as Greater San Diego’s preeminent ADU builder. Read more about ADU options, including a comparison of manufactured, modular, panelized, and traditionally built ADUs.
Why we love building granny flats
SnapADU Mission Statement: We make it approachable to thoughtfully add housing so our community can build flexibility and potential.
We get to help people and families come closer together through multigenerational living… to live closer and be part of each others’ lives daily, to bring aging parents closer to grandkids, to give handicapped dependents more independence, or to give young adults a chance to raise their kids in a community they might not normally be able to afford.
We also get to help people bring in rental income… money that helps them pay their mortgage, travel more, work less, or even retire sooner. We offer them flexibility, since ADUs are versatile and meet the demands of evolving lifestyles.
We plan and design with each client to make the best lifestyle choice for their family. What size ADU? Where on their property should it go? Which floor plan should they choose? How much will it cost? Does it make sense? We have respect for our clients and want to help them as they are considering options for their unique situation.