The Casita Way
Design. Bid. Build.
Casita manages your project from feasibility and design through permitting, competitive builder bidding, and construction. We've refined the process project after project so the experience is smooth and predictable from first call to final walkthrough.
- 01Design
Feasibility, site walk, and custom or pre-approved plans sized to your lot and budget.
- 02Permit
Complete permit package, city submittal, and plan-check responses — handled for you.
- 03Bid
Competitive proposals from qualified licensed builders, compared side by side so you choose your construction team with confidence.
- 04Build
Construction management of your selected builder through final inspection and keys.
Your Stress-Free ADU Journey
Initial Consultation
We start with a phone call to understand your goals, then schedule a free site walk to assess your property.
What happens in this phase:
Design & Planning
Our design team creates your custom ADU plans — or adapts a pre-approved plan — while we prepare the permit documentation.
What happens in this phase:
Permitting
We handle all permit applications and city communications, keeping you informed at every step.
What happens in this phase:
Competitive Bidding
While the city reviews your plans, we put the project out to bid. Qualified, licensed builders price the same drawings, we compare the proposals with you line by line, and we coordinate the selection of your construction team.
What happens in this phase:
Construction
Your selected builder builds; we manage. Schedule, budget, inspections, and quality control, with regular progress updates and one point of contact.
What happens in this phase:
Completion & Handover
Final walkthrough, all documentation, and keys to your beautiful new ADU.
What happens in this phase:
Typical Project Timeline
Most detached and attached ADUs complete in 9–13 months from first design meeting to move-in ready; garage conversions typically take 6–10 months. Bidding runs while the city reviews your plans, so it adds little to the calendar. Timelines vary based on city, complexity, and selections.
4–8 weeks
design
2–4 months
permitting
3–4 weeks
bidding
4–6 months
construction
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Schedule your free site walk today and take the first step toward your new ADU.