Davis, California
Backyard ADUs in Davis, designed and built by one team
Plans, permits and construction for detached ADUs in Davis, from an architect and a licensed general contractor.

How Davis's pre-designed ADU plans work
Licensed and insured
An architect and a general contractor on one team.
CA Architect License C38161 and CA Contractors License #890185 (B, A, C36, C20, C10). We design, permit and build your ADU, so one team answers for the price and the schedule.
Meet the teamHow an ADU gets built in Davis
Check your lot
We look at setbacks, utilities and where an ADU fits. The City may require a larger sewer lateral, a bigger main electrical panel or solar.
Choose a path
Use one of our five plans, configured and priced up front, or ask us about building one of the City's pre-designed plans.
Site plan and permit
We prepare the site plan and pull the building permit as your licensed general contractor.
Build
Construction takes about 6 months after the contract is signed.
ADU plans for Davis lots
The Loft 360Studio with loft · 1 bath · 360 sq ft · from $325,000
The Mews 5321 bedroom · 1 bath · 532 sq ft · from $340,375
The Agrarian 7492 bedrooms · 2 baths · 749 sq ft · from $435,215
The Barnhouse 9002 bedrooms · 2 baths · 900 sq ft · from $497,245
The Homestead 12003 bedrooms · 2 baths · 1,200 sq ft · from $588,000ADU configurator
Price any plan for your Davis lot in about three minutes.
Start configuringADU questions in Davis
Can I build an ADU in Davis?
Most single-family lots in Davis can add an ADU. State law allows a detached ADU of at least 800 sq ft with 4 ft side and rear setbacks. We confirm what fits your lot at a free site evaluation.
What are the City of Davis pre-designed ADU plans?
Free plans from the City in three sizes (300, 565 and 740 sq ft) and three styles. They review faster with reduced plan check fees, but they can't be changed.
Do I need a contractor for a Davis ADU?
Yes. The City requires a California licensed general contractor before it issues the building permit. A Mayberry ADU holds CA Contractors License #890185.
What utility upgrades might a Davis ADU need?
Depending on the site, the City may require a larger sewer lateral, a bigger main electrical panel or solar panels. We price these at the site evaluation.
How long does it take to build an ADU in Davis?
Our ADUs take about 6 months to build after the contract is signed, plus permit time.
