Spruce ADU
Juan
HOMEOWNER
Juan
HOMEOWNER
I interviewed other contractors, but at the end of the day, the clear choice was Backyard Estates. A coworker of mine was building an ADU in Ontario and showed me pictures and videos every Friday. Seeing his success completely motivated me to follow in his footsteps.
They were both on the same page—they had all the answers
From the very first meeting with Adam and Serge, I noticed something different: they were both on the same page—they had all the answers. In my past experiences, the contractor and architect were never aligned, and that was a big red flag. With Backyard Estates, the teamwork stood out immediately.
Being able to sleep well at night, knowing that you made the right selection on the team that you chose.
The best part of the entire process? Being able to sleep well at night, knowing that you made the right selection on the team that you chose. I’ve heard nightmare stories of projects getting shut down by the city, so having that peace of mind meant everything.
During the build, I had to take an unexpected trip to Costa Rica for family reasons. Even then, the open communication never stopped. Adam, Jose, and Dusty were always on top of it, and the Friday reports kept me fully informed. I felt completely comfortable leaving, knowing my project would not stop.
It was a matter of 6 to 8 weeks before I had a tenant.
The results came fast. It was a matter of 6 to 8 weeks before I had a tenant. I went from paying three mortgages to zero. Just twelve months ago, I was recovering from a stroke and trying to figure out how to manage those payments—now, all three mortgages pay themselves… a win-win situation as a new homeowner.
All three mortgages pay themselves… a win-win situation as a new homeowner.
Designed to feel like home.
Spruce started as our Estate 950 and was customized for this home.
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Our team
Your team, from first visit to move-in.
One team. Every step.
Plan
Serge MayerHead ArchitectWalks your lot and draws your plans. Civil engineering and surveying background.
Permits
Mary CoonDirector of OperationsKeeps every step moving: permits, schedule, people.
Elsa TomasProject AdminYour updates and documents, in one place.
Build
Tom GibsonDirector of Construction50+ years building. Sets how every ADU gets built.
Dusty GravattSenior Construction Mgr.Runs the job site and the crews.
Jose CervantesProject ManagerRuns your schedule from permit to move-in.
Every step
Adam StewartPresident & FounderStands behind every build.
Edgar CureMarketing & Tech Mgr.Builds the tools that show you every number.
Designed specifically for your property
With years of experience building ADUs across Southern California, we begin by carefully reviewing your property, local requirements, and long-term goals. From there, we outline realistic options so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.
