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In this video we go through the entire process of building an ADU from the ground up. This process is the same as building a larger home. Below are the main steps:

1. Prepare Construction Site and Pour Foundation
– Apply for and Acquire Permits
– Construction Crew Levels Site
– Puts Up Wooden Forms for the Temporary Foundation
– Footings Are Installed

2. Complete Rough Framing
– Floor System, Walls, Roof Systems Are Completed
– Sheathing Applied to Exterior Walls, Covered With Protective Wrap

3. Complete Rough Plumbing, Electrical HVAC
The Following Are Installed:
– Pipes and Wires
– Sewer Lines and Vents
– Water Supply Lines
– Bathtubs, Shower Units
– Ductwork for HVAC System
– HVAC Vent Pipes

4. Install Insulation
– Common Types of Insulation in New Homes
– Fiberglass
– Cellulose
– Foam Mineral Wool
– Concrete Blocks
– Insulation Concrete Forms
– Spray Foam
– Structural Insulated Panels
– Foam Board or Ridged Foam

5. Complete Drywall and Interior Fixtures, Start Exterior Finishes
– Drywall is Hung and Taped
– Texturing is Completed

6. Finish Interior Trim, Install Exterior Walkways and Driveway
– Doors, Window Sills, Decorative Trim Installed
– Cabinets, Vanities, Fireplace Mantles Installed
– Final Coat of Paint
– Primary Coat of Paint is Applied
– Exterior Finishes (Brick, Stucco, Stone) Are Installed

7. Install Hard Surface Flooring, Countertops; Complete Exterior Grading

8. Finish Mechanical Trims; Install Bathroom Fixtures

9. Install Mirrors, Shower Doors; Finish Flooring, Exterior Landscaping

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Cameron Meredith

Founder/Owner + Operator (Director) of ADU West Coast, a full-service ADU design + build construction firm headquartered in Seal Beach, CA. I help investors and homeowners in Orange County & Los Angeles maximize their property value + generate rental income or house family members by building high-quality, affordable ADUs. I am a licensed general contractor with a diverse background in ADU consulting, project management, city submittals, ADU design, and construction management, I am uniquely qualified to guide clients through the entire ADU process from start to finish.