Our process

Initial phone call

Our team will conduct a quick phone call to understand your goals and vision for your backyard, and help determine if Backyard Estates is a good fit for you.

Office Visit

During your office visit we will guide you through our advanced Backyard Estates software. This tool gives us a detailed view of your property, including lot dimensions, zoning data, setbacks, and other key city requirements.

Together, we’ll explore what’s truly possible in your backyard. We’ll test different ADU sizes and layouts, place them on your lot in real-time, and even review multiple design options to see what works best. It’s the most informative and personalized way to understand the full potential of your space.

Formal Property Analysis

Our research team will review all your property specific information, while our on-site team performs an in-depth assessment at your home.

Then, our team will cross-correlated its findings with each requirement within the various city departments to produce unmatched insights for your property and project!

Detailed proposal

During your Proposal Meeting, you will revisit all the details of your ADU design and inclusions. Then we will review each of the unique property characteristics that will impact your project. Finally, we will provide accurate pricing and real-time numbers related to your investment!

Site Visit

Once your ADU project is officially launched, our Architectural Team comes out onsite to ensure your plans are completed to perfection.

Permitting

We will submit all the necessary permitting with your city to make sure your ADU is approved. And don’t worry about those pesky City Fees, those are already included in our pricing.

Permit Approval

Our integrated process, allows us to begin prepping for construction even before your permit is pulled. This saves you time, often avoiding months in delays that plague the industry.

Pre-Construction Meeting

Prior to breaking ground, our team will review every detail of the project, from your schedule, to work hours, where we will stage materials, point of access, and many other key details.

Construction

Our goal is to be in and out of your property in 12 weeks. Our crews are efficient, friendly, and accurate.

Final Inspection & Move-in

Once installation is done, the city will review the ADU and provide Final Approval. You may now live in or rent out your ADU.