Common project type
A detached ADU creates a separate home on the same property. The first design decision is where it can sit while leaving a workable route for residents, construction and utilities. A catalog footprint is a starting point for that discussion, not proof that a building fits.
Compare entrances, outdoor areas and window positions with the primary residence. A layout that looks comfortable in isolation can interrupt circulation or leave little privacy once placed on the lot.
A freestanding home introduces its own foundation and utility routes. Ask the project team to separate building work from trenching, drainage, site restoration and access work so those items do not disappear inside a model allowance.
Coordinate openings, insulation, exterior enclosure and service penetrations with structural design. Final dimensions and connection details must follow project documents and agency review before the frame is ordered.
Yes, as a comparison exercise. Test its footprint in the property tool, then verify boundaries, access, utilities and the applicable agency path. A fit preview is not a survey or an approval.
No project-specific comparison is available without both scopes. Separate the building, site work, utility work and changes to the existing home before comparing written proposals.
The useful next decision
A preliminary property review can identify available records, missing information, map corrections, and an early fit direction. Professional review still controls final design and approvals.
Share the address and intended use so the conversation starts with the correct context.
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Service direction
Service direction
Service direction
These reviewed agency-resource guides do not confirm service availability. Confirm current rules, property records, and agency requirements for the actual address.
