[aigel]

Hi Guys!

I didn't find a lot of old threads building an ADU, besides one from John (jyl) which didn't answer any of my questions.

I'd like a contractor to get all the permits and then build the ADU, but leave some of the interior work to me (floors, fixtures, kitchen, bathroom, interior doors, paint) and I could also do exterior siding and paint.

Where do I start??
1) City rules - I checked and it looks like I am clear to go with many options
2) Architect / designer / online plans?
3) Find contractors to bid?

I can only figure that it may not hurt to call some general contractors that look to do this work and ask them who they like to work with as their designer? It is a flat lot, seems really straightforward, so aren't there online plans you can just use instead of pulling something together from scratch that may not be as proven?

I am looking at a 600 sf single story unit or a double car garage with a loft of a similar square footage. Either should be 1br/1ba with a kitchenette / living area. Maybe even a 2br/1ba to allow for a single parent with a kid. I also need a new roof and new landscaping / concrete work for the main house, so it would be nice to do this all at once and match it up and have the same contractor take care of everything.

Sorry for the beginner questions. I know Jeff will be able to help, but maybe others have done this recently and can add their wisdom!?

Cheers,

George