Honestly, it’s one of the biggest accomplishments in my life. We’re so appreciative of what Backyard Estates and Adam have done for us.
Alma and Jesus
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ADU Builder in Upland, California
ADU builder headquartered in Upland — design, permits, and construction handled in-house.
4.9 · 26 Google reviews- All-in pricing
- Permits handled
- Design & build in-house
Built in Upland0ADUs built in Upland
Real local proof
A few of the 20 ADUs we’ve built in Upland
Real homes on real Upland lots — not renderings. Tap any project for its floor plan, finishes, and build timeline.
Loved by neighbors
What Upland homeowners say
The opportunity
What an ADU returns in Upland
Turn underused backyard into monthly income and lasting value.
Estimated monthly rent
$0–$0
per month, in Upland
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 Upland 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 Upland 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 Upland parcel
Timeline · Upland
5.6months to a finished ADU.
The Upland industry average is 18.2 months — we’re about 3× faster.
Backyard Estates5.6 mo168 days
Industry average18.2 mo545 days
PlansPermitsConstruction
The biggest gap is permits — the industry averages 275 days; we clear it in 35.
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 Upland, 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 Upland Planning Division
What California’s statewide ADU law means for your Upland 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 Upland 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 Upland
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 Upland
Backyard Estates is based in Upland, and it is the city we know best. Our office sits on West Foothill Boulevard, minutes from the established neighborhoods north of the 210 and the larger lots toward San Antonio Heights. We have walked more Upland backyards than anyone, pulled permits through the Upland Planning Division, and built completed ADUs you can drive past today.
Upland’s mix of generous lot sizes, mature trees, and strong rental demand from nearby Claremont Colleges and Cal Poly Pomona makes it one of the best ADU markets in the Inland Empire. Whether you want a detached unit for aging parents, a rental on a deep R-1 lot, or a junior ADU carved from an existing footprint, we design to your property and your goals.
Because Upland is home, our team can meet you on-site quickly, navigate the city’s review process firsthand, and keep the build close to the people managing it. That proximity is part of why local homeowners consistently describe the experience as smooth and stress-free.
Building throughout Upland
San Antonio HeightsUpland HillsHistoric Downtown UplandNorth Upland
Good to know
Upland ADU questions, answered
Backyard Estates builds ADUs in Upland with all-in pricing that covers design, plans, permits, site work, and construction. Your exact number depends on your lot and the floor plan you choose; the precise price is confirmed during a Formal Property Analysis, which is fully credited toward your build.
ADU permits are handled by the City of Upland Planning Division. Backyard Estates manages the entire permitting process for you, including plan submittal and the city’s 60-day ministerial review.
Yes. Under current California law, ADUs permitted through the end of 2025 cannot carry an owner-occupancy requirement, so an Upland ADU can be used as a long-term rental for added income.
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