Build your Assets and your community
You can own a second home, using our free expertise…
People are building wealth with ADUs
Homeowners around California are building their wealth with the construction of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). And we’re helping them deal with all the nitty gritty details:
Permits
Engineering
Design
Construction
The new laws governing ADUs give very specific ways that homeowners can build an extra home on their property.
While people often refer to these as “Granny flats” or “In law suites”, the law actually allows you to permit a full-fledged house.
“I just built a 1200 square foot house in my backyard thanks to How To ADU.”
And this is something cities and counties WANT you to do. This is one of the primary ways California is addressing its housing shortage.
And we’re here to help you…
Take advantage of this relatively unprecedented opportunity for homeowners by sharing your email address with us.
If you want a second home, this is where you start.
Whether you want to rent the second house out to a tenant, or you’re looking to make a small addition to your existing home like an apartment above the garage, you can get a permit for your ADU with our help.
We have experts who have first-hand experience working with city and county officials to figure out the possibilities for the next big ADU project.
Contact
hello@how-to-adu.com
(707) 564-6116
1436 2nd Street #784
Napa, California 94559
Napa, California - Accessory Dwelling Unit under construction
Eligible homeowners can build a 1200 square foot ADU in their backyard, adding significant value to their property
Ways we can help:
You have a unique opportunity
Take advantage of this relatively unprecedented opportunity for homeowners by sharing your email address with us and getting a free consultation.
We’ll see if you qualify for any free How To ADU assistance
Permit help
Investment help
A comprehensive A to Z project to build new housing and increase the value of your property
What is How-TO-ADU?
How To ADU exists to help homeowners build their assets with free consultation, advice and financing opportunities.
Share your project information with us, and we’ll give you free advice, floor plans, and financing opportunities.
And what’s more, we can introduce you to ADU experts who help get your project done on budget and on time.
Get your permits with our partners
You’re researching ADUs now, and you’re going to discover it’s very difficult to actually make heads or tails of the different options that are available to you.
City and county officials often seem to be saying different things, and you need an ADU expert to help.
Even if you can get through the permitting process, you might be spending money on unnecessary work, or leaving square footage on the table because of what you don’t know.
In some cases, we see homeowners think they can wing this process on their own only to discover an unexpected setback months into construction that scuttles their project with the county.
We’ve seen it all and will help avoid these pitfalls.
Free consultation on your project
When you share your information with us on this page, you’ll qualify for a free consultation with an ADU Expert at Design Everest.
They’ll call or email you to schedule a free consultation about your project.
If you want to proceed, they can draft plans and drawings for your permit submission.
They have a paid service that includes addressing all city comments on your permit application (if any) until the permit is approved. And they can connect you with reputable contractors in your area, so you can get started with your project right away.
"I just built a 1200 square foot house in my back yard, and I didn’t need to borrow a penny to do it."
- California homeowner, Napa County
Get started…
Share your email and ADU zip code to get relevant advice for your project.
Most fields are optional but every field helps us determine what we can do for you and your property.
FREE CONSULTATION ON YOUR PROJECT
When you share your email or phone number on this page, you’ll qualify for a free consultation with an ADU Expert at Design Everest.
They’ll call or email you to schedule a free consultation about your project.
There’s no obligation to use their paid services, but if you want to proceed, they can draft plans and drawings for your permit submission.
Their paid service includes addressing all city comments on your permit application (if any) until the permit is approved. And they can connect you with reputable contractors in your area, so you can get started with your project right away.
