Bay Area ADU BuildersCSLB #1150085

Your backyard could be so much more.

Rental income, room for family, a home office or guest house — we build Bay Area ADUs that fit your goals, at a locked price with no change orders.

💰 Rental income 👨‍👩‍👧 Room for family 🏡 Guest house / office 📈 More home value
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📋 Licensed GC · CSLB #1150085 🛡️ Bonded & Insured 🔒 Locked Pricing — No Change Orders Workmanship Warranty 📍 Serving 30+ Bay Area Cities
The CoGeneral difference

Why Bay Area homeowners choose us

No surprise bills. Real numbers up front. A team that handles the hard parts — so you can just watch it get built.

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Locked pricing

Your quote is the final price. We build in a contingency buffer up front, so there are no change orders and no surprise bills — the #1 fear homeowners have, solved.

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Real ROI for your city

Before you commit, we show you the real numbers for your neighborhood — what your ADU costs to build and what it can realistically rent for in your city.

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Permits handled

We handle the city permits and paperwork end-to-end and know how each Bay Area city moves — so your project doesn't stall in red tape.

Know your costs up front

What we build — and what it costs

No vague "it depends." Here are real Bay Area cost ranges by ADU type. You get a locked, itemized price for your exact project on the call.

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Garage Conversion
$100K–$180K

Turn your existing garage into a livable unit. Lowest cost, fastest build, and no replacement parking required under AB 68.

Most popular
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Attached ADU
$150K–$350K

A new unit built onto your home. A great balance of cost and space when a garage conversion isn't the right fit.

Flexible
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Detached ADU
$350K+

A standalone backyard home. The most privacy and the highest rental income potential — a true second residence.

Highest ROI

Ranges reflect typical 2026 Bay Area projects. Final price depends on size, site & finishes — locked before we break ground.

The demand is real

Bay Area ADUs rent fast — and pay you back.

Vacancy for a well-built Bay Area ADU is near zero. Here's what homeowners are earning by area:

Entry
$2,500/mo
San Jose · San Mateo
Mid
$3,200/mo
Sunnyvale · Mtn View · Cupertino
Premium
$4,500/mo
Palo Alto · Menlo Park · Los Altos

Typical 2026 Bay Area 1-bedroom ADU rents. Your actual rent depends on size, location & finish — we project it for your property on the call.

Simple & transparent

How it works

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Free on-site consultation
We visit, listen, and measure — and answer every question.
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Locked-price quote
Transparent scope, a real timeline, and a final price that won't change.
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Permits handled
We handle the city paperwork end-to-end so you don't have to.
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Build with weekly updates
Photos, milestones, and one project lead you can always reach.
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Final walkthrough & warranty
We don't leave until you love it — and we stand behind the work.
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Our promise: the price you sign is the price you pay.

The #1 reason homeowners fear building is getting hit with surprise costs. We built our whole model to make that impossible.

Locked price before we break ground
A contingency buffer is built into your quote — so the number doesn't move.
No change orders. No hidden fees.
No mid-project "surprises." Ever. If it's not in the quote, you don't pay it.
Workmanship warranty
If something isn't right after handover, we come back and make it right.
Licensed, bonded & insured
CSLB #1150085 — verify it anytime at contractors.ca.gov.
What we build

The ADUs we build

Garage → ADUGarage conversion ADU
Garage conversion
Lowest cost · fastest build
DetachedDetached ADU
Detached backyard ADU
Maximum privacy & rental income
AttachedAttached ADU
Attached ADU
A great in-law / family option
InteriorADU interior
Full kitchen & bath
Move-in ready finishes
Garage → ADUGarage to ADU
Old garage → rental income
Turn unused space into cash flow
DetachedDetached ADU exterior
Modern backyard home
A true backyard second home
What homeowners say

Real reviews from Bay Area neighbors

ADU came in exactly on budget. No changes, no extra charges.

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Jessica T.
Burlingame · ADU build

No surprises. The finished ADU looks great.

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Anthony G.
Menlo Park · ADU build

CoGeneral dealt with all of it — I never had to call the city.

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Sarah L.
Foster City · Permitting & build

Delivered on both. Would use them again.

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Carlos V.
San Jose · Garage-to-ADU

Done four days early, price didn't change from the quote.

MK
Michael K.
Palo Alto · Remodel

Quality of the build was exactly what we wanted.

RM
Robert M.
Atherton · ADU build
The math is on your side

California law & financing work for you

Recent ADU laws plus financing options make building easier and cheaper than most homeowners realize. We make sure you get every advantage.

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No replacement parking
Under AB 68, cities can't make you replace parking when you convert a garage to an ADU.
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60-day approval rule
Cities must act on a complete ADU application within 60 days — or it's automatically approved.
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Impact-fee exemption
ADUs under 750 sq ft are exempt from city impact fees — real savings on your build.
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Up to $40,000 grant
Qualifying homeowners can get up to $40K toward pre-development costs (CalHFA). We'll check eligibility.
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Flexible financing
Most homeowners fund ADUs with a HELOC, cash-out refi, or construction loan. We'll point you the right way.
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Adds home value
A permitted ADU can add meaningful resale value on top of the monthly rental income.
Before you ask

ADU questions, answered

How much does an ADU cost in the Bay Area?
Garage conversions typically run $100K–$180K, attached ADUs $150K–$350K, and detached ADUs $350K+. On your free consultation we give you a locked, itemized price for your exact project — no guessing, no change orders.
Do you handle the permits?
Yes — we handle the city permit application and paperwork end-to-end, and we know how each Bay Area city moves. California law also requires cities to act on a complete application within 60 days.
Can I really rent out my ADU?
Yes. Bay Area ADUs commonly rent for $2,500–$4,500/month depending on size and location, with near-zero vacancy. Many homeowners use that income to offset their mortgage; others use the space for family or a home office.
How long does it take?
A garage conversion typically runs about 4–7 months including permitting; detached builds take longer. You'll get a specific written timeline before we break ground — plus weekly updates the whole way.
What if costs go up mid-project?
They don't. Your price is locked before we break ground, with a contingency buffer built in. No change orders, no hidden fees — the number you sign is the number you pay.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. CoGeneral Construction is a licensed California general contractor — CSLB B License #1150085 — bonded and fully insured. All work is backed by a workmanship warranty.

See what your backyard could do.

Free, no-obligation, and a locked price from day one. Find out what your ADU could cost — and earn.

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Licensed GC · CSLB #1150085 · Bonded & Insured · Serving 30+ Bay Area cities
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