Plan your ADU before you break ground
Planning a backyard home or thinking about turning your garage into living space? 7th Heaven Construction designs and builds accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in Fresno and Clovis. Start with what you want the space to do and what can fit on your property.
Which ADU fits your property?
Garage conversion
Turn an existing garage into a living unit. Start by looking at how much space you have and what needs to be upgraded.
Detached ADU
Build a separate unit on the property. Consider where it will sit, how people will reach it, and how utilities will get there.
Attached ADU
Build a living unit that connects to the main house. Think through the entrance, privacy, and how the two structures will connect.
If you want more room inside your main house, explore home additions in Fresno and Clovis.
What happens before we break ground?
Jump to the Fresno project or city permit resources.
1. Start with your goals
Tell us who will use the ADU, what rooms you need, and what budget range you’re working with. If you have photos, a sketch, or existing plans, bring them to the first conversation.
2. Check what fits on your property
Review the space available, access for construction, and where water, sewer, and power would come from. Identify which agency reviews your address and check its site and permit requirements early.
3. Choose a layout and review the budget
Compare the options that fit your site. Look at room sizes, entrances, storage, and privacy. Review the budget against the layout, site work, utility needs, and finish choices before moving into detailed plans.
4. Prepare plans and go through permit review
Develop the site plan and building drawings needed for review. Submit the plans to the permitting agency and address any comments it sends back. Use the city resources below to see what goes into a submittal.
5. Get ready for the first day on site
Once the required permits are issued, confirm the work scope, site access, staging, and the first phase of construction. A detached build may start with site prep. A garage conversion may start with selective demolition.
See how a Fresno garage became a three-bedroom ADU
We converted the existing garage into living and dining space and part of the kitchen. The addition made room for three bedrooms and laundry. The project also involved bringing utility service to the garage.
Fresno and Clovis permit resources
Let’s talk about your property
Send us your property address, what you want to build, and any photos or plans you already have. We’ll use those details to guide the first conversation.