One current scope
Selections, exclusions, assumptions, and changes should be recorded—not left in scattered conversations.
Property-specific ADU planning
How it works
One project path. Six clear stages.
The work is complex. Your view of it should not be. Each stage has a purpose, a concrete output, and a decision before the project moves forward.
Before stage 1
You do not need an account, drawings, or a final budget.
An address and a basic project goal are enough to begin. The property check provides value before asking you to commit to a design or sales call.
Or compare models firstThe full cycle
What happens, what you receive, and what you decide
- 01
Can the site support an ADU?
Illustrative process view. Preliminary site review—not a survey or eligibility decision. Property analysis
We begin with the address, available parcel records, preliminary local rules, visible structures, site geometry, and the items that still need professional verification.
Decision gate: Proceed, adjust the goal, or request deeper feasibility work.What you should receive
- Preliminary property report
- Parcel and site constraints
- Potential model fit range
- 02
What should the ADU become?
Illustrative process view. Design discussion—not an approved scope or final design. Design & product selection
Choose a model direction, layout priorities, finish level, accessibility needs, and project goals. The concept is adapted to the property rather than copied blindly.
Decision gate: Approve the concept and scope for engineering.What you should receive
- Selected model direction
- Site-specific concept
- Scope and finish assumptions
- 03
How will it perform as a building?
Illustrative process view. Project-specific professional coordination; the image is illustrative. Architecture & engineering
Architecture, structure, foundation, energy, utilities, and applicable technical requirements are coordinated into a project-specific document set.
Decision gate: Approve the coordinated documents for submittal and manufacturing release.What you should receive
- Coordinated drawings
- Structural calculations
- Permit submittal package
- 04
What must be resolved before construction?
Illustrative process view. Review coordination in progress—not evidence of agency approval. Permitting & review
The project team submits the coordinated package, tracks agency comments, responds to corrections, and keeps the current review status visible without treating submission as approval.
Decision gate: Proceed only when required approvals and prerequisite reviews are confirmed.What you should receive
- Submittal record
- Review comments and responses
- Current permit status
- 05
Is the project ready for assembly?
Illustrative process view. Illustrative readiness check; approved documents and inspections control the work. Manufacturing & site preparation
Current framing information, identified members, utilities, access, demolition, grading, foundation work, and required inspections are coordinated around the actual site.
Decision gate: Begin assembly only when the released information, access, foundation, and prerequisites agree.What you should receive
- Fabrication release record
- Site-readiness checklist
- Confirmed construction sequence
- 06
How does the project become a finished home?
Illustrative process view. Illustrative handoff scene—not a verified ADU.zone completed project. Construction & completion
The project moves through foundation, framing, enclosure, utilities, interiors, inspections, corrections, commissioning, and final handoff.
Decision gate: Complete final approvals and accept the finished project.What you should receive
- Documented milestones
- Required inspections
- Closeout and handoff information
What keeps the process understandable
Good project management makes uncertainty visible instead of hiding it behind a simple progress bar.
Visible verification gates
Preliminary information stays labeled until the responsible source, agency, or professional confirms it.
Decisions before downstream work
Late design changes can affect engineering, manufacturing, permits, cost, and schedule.
Property-specific timing
There is no honest universal timeline. Jurisdiction, site work, utilities, reviews, and change volume all matter.
Your stage 1