Process of Building an ADU

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

As Vice President of ADU West Coast, Cameron heads our overall operations. Cameron oversees seeking new projects and opportunities throughout Los Angeles and Orange County. He has been involved with various development/construction projects throughout his career. One of them being a 47-acre greenhouse commercial development project in Adelanto, CA.