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Poway ADU
Design + Build.

Poway is an inland North County sweet spot — big lots, favorable ADU rules under the city's General Plan, and costs that come in meaningfully below coastal cities. Strong family rental demand, top-rated schools.

Typical lot
9,000–15,000 sqft
Rent range
$2,400–$3,100/mo (1–2 BR) · premium for 3 BR layouts
Build cost
$190,000–$450,000 all-in
Jurisdiction
City of Poway Development Services — 4–7 month plan check
Why Poway

A specialist ADU builder,
tuned for Poway.

Poway routinely produces the largest detached ADUs in the county because the lots support them. Combine that with a streamlined planning department and you get some of the best cost-per-square-foot numbers in SD County.

Neighborhoods we build in

  • Old Poway
  • Bridlewood
  • Green Valley
  • Garden Road
  • Twin Peaks

Don't see yours? We build across every zip code in San Diego County.

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What can your backyard do?

Drop your address and a goal. We'll send a first-read within one business day and a full Property Potential Report within two weeks — on us.

  • Zoning + setback analysis
  • Rent projection for your lot
  • Ballpark build cost
  • No obligation, no spam
Property Lookup

Free · No obligation · SD County only

FAQs for Poway Homeowners

Common questions.

01 How much does an ADU cost in San Diego?

Most detached ADUs in San Diego County land between $175,000 and $450,000 all-in (design, permits, construction) for 500–1,200 square feet. Garage conversions typically run $105,000–$250,000. Your ADU Property Potential Report gives you a real, lot-specific number within two weeks.

02 How long does the whole process take?

From the day we sign to the day you get keys, plan on 12–24 months. Roughly: 2 weeks for the property report, 1 month for design, 6–12 months for permits (the city owns this clock), and 4–8 months for construction.

03 Can I build an ADU on my property?

If you own a single-family lot in California, the answer is almost always yes — state ADU law is very homeowner-friendly. The harder question is how big, how many, and what’s actually profitable. That’s the report.

04 How many ADUs can I build on one lot?

Under current California law, most single-family lots in SD County can add one ADU plus one Junior ADU, and many qualify for up to four total units through state density bonus provisions. We screen for this in the Property Feasibility Analysis.

05 Do you handle the permits?

Yes — end to end. Plan sets, submissions, corrections, structural engineering, school fees, utility coordination. Our permit team has personal working relationships with every major SD County jurisdiction.

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