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ADU Builder in Claremont, California
ADUs in Claremont built to respect the City of Trees — and the Claremont Colleges rental market.
4.9 · 26 Google reviews- All-in pricing
- Permits handled
- Design & build in-house
Built in Claremont0ADUs built in Claremont
Real local proof
A few of the 19 ADUs we’ve built in Claremont
Real homes on real Claremont lots — not renderings. Tap any project for its floor plan, finishes, and build timeline.
Loved by neighbors
What Claremont homeowners say
The opportunity
What an ADU returns in Claremont
Turn underused backyard into monthly income and lasting value.
Estimated monthly rent
$0–$0
per month, in Claremont
Typical value added
$0k–$0k
added to your property
No hassle, just cash flow — we handle the design, permits, and construction end to end, so your Claremont backyard starts paying you back.
Estimates only — your exact rent, value, and price come from a free property analysis.
Your next step
See what’s possible at your Claremont address
Drop in your address and we’ll show you which ADUs fit your lot, what they’d cost all-in, and what they could earn — no pressure, no obligation.
- Free, no-obligation
- Specific to your Claremont parcel
Timeline · Claremont
5.7months to a finished ADU.
The Claremont industry average is 15.2 months — we’re about 3× faster.
Backyard Estates5.7 mo170 days
Industry average15.2 mo457 days
PlansPermitsConstruction
The biggest gap is construction — the industry averages 177 days; we clear it in 50.
Industry figures: California HCD Annual Progress Report (APR) Dashboard — ADU permitting & construction timelines, self-reported by California jurisdictions and published by HCD.
Permits & fees
Red tape in Claremont, handled
Permitting an ADU touches a dozen departments and a stack of fees. We run every one — and it’s already in your fixed, all-in price.
Reviewed by the City of Claremont Community Development Department
What California’s statewide ADU law means for your Claremont property:
- California law requires cities to approve a complete ADU application ministerially (no public hearing) within 60 days.
- Detached ADUs up to 800 sq ft with 4-foot side and rear setbacks must be allowed by right, and most lots qualify for an ADU up to 1,200 sq ft.
- No additional off-street parking can be required when the property is within half a mile of public transit.
- Owner-occupancy cannot be required for ADUs permitted through the end of 2025, making an ADU a true rental-income option.
Every city fee — already in your price
No surprise municipal bills. We absorb every Claremont permit and city fee into one fixed, all-in price.
- Permit & plan-check fees
- School district fees
- Utility hookups
- Fire & public works
- We run all ~11 city & county departments — plan check, building, fire, public works, utilities, and school fees.
- Our Formal Property Analysis verifies 0+ property & city items — fire sprinklers, school & plan-check fees, lot coverage, Title 24 — before we build.
Specific setbacks, fees, and overlay rules are confirmed for your exact parcel during your free Formal Property Analysis.
Choose your layout
Floor plans we build in Claremont
Every plan is all-inclusive, fully customizable, and built on your lot.
- Estate 350
- Studio
- 1 Bath
- 350 sq ft
All-in from$207,000View plan & pricing → - Estate 400
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 400 sq ft
All-in from$224,000View plan & pricing → - Estate 450
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 464 sq ft
All-in from$245,000View plan & pricing → - Estate 500
- 2 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 499 sq ft
All-in from$266,000View plan & pricing → - Estate 600
- 2 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 600 sq ft
All-in from$290,000View plan & pricing → - Estate 750
- 2 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 749 sq ft
All-in from$328,000View plan & pricing → - Estate 750+
- 2 Bed
- 2 Bath
- 749 sq ft
All-in from$338,000View plan & pricing → - Estate 800
- 2 Bed
- 2 Bath
- 800 sq ft
All-in from$353,000View plan & pricing → - Estate 950
- 3 Bed
- 2 Bath
- 947 sq ft
All-in from$395,000View plan & pricing → - Estate 1200
- 3 Bed
- 2 Bath
- 1200 sq ft
All-in from$436,000View plan & pricing →
Local know-how
Why homeowners build in Claremont
Claremont is one of the strongest ADU markets we serve, and one of the most rewarding to build in. With the seven Claremont Colleges, the rental demand for a well-built backyard home is consistent and premium. We have completed multiple ADUs across Claremont — more than in almost any other city — and homeowners here repeatedly tell us they felt supported through every step, including the city’s more design-conscious review.
“The City of Trees” takes its character seriously, from the historic Village to the tree-lined streets north of Foothill. That means thoughtful placement, mature-landscape protection, and plans that fit the neighborhood rather than fight it. Our architects design to that context so your ADU adds value without friction.
Just three miles from our Upland office, Claremont projects get fast site visits and close attention from start to finish.
Building throughout Claremont
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Good to know
Claremont ADU questions, answered
Claremont takes neighborhood character seriously, but California’s statewide ADU law still applies, and ministerial approval is required for qualifying projects. Backyard Estates has completed many Claremont ADUs and handles the city process for you end to end.
Yes. An ADU is a popular way for Claremont homeowners to earn rental income given the steady demand from the colleges, and current law does not require you to live on-site for ADUs permitted through 2025.
The City of Claremont Community Development Department reviews ADU applications. We prepare the plans and manage submittal and review on your behalf.
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Build your ADU in Claremont
Drop in your address and we'll show you what's possible on your lot, what it costs all-in, and what it could earn — no pressure.