7th Heaven Construction converted an existing 360-square-foot garage in Fresno and added 528 square feet to create an 888-square-foot accessory dwelling unit (ADU). The finished home has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen, living and dining space, and a laundry area.
How the garage and addition work together
The converted garage became the main living and dining area and holds part of the kitchen. The addition made room for three bedrooms and a laundry area. Together, the two spaces form one home.
The challenge was getting utility service to the garage
We had to get utility service from the road to the property, then from the existing house to the garage. We worked with the City of Fresno and PG&E to get the connection from the road to the property in place. From there, our crew tied into the existing house meter and ran service to the garage ADU.
From a Fresno Garage to an 888-Square-Foot ADU
This Fresno garage conversion ADU started with an existing 360-square-foot garage. 7th Heaven Construction converted the garage and built a 528-square-foot addition, creating an 888-square-foot home with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen, living and dining space, and a laundry area.
How we used the existing garage
The converted garage became the main living and dining area and holds part of the kitchen. The addition made room for three bedrooms and laundry. That split made use of the existing garage footprint for the shared living space while giving the bedrooms a separate area in the new construction.
If you’re considering a conversion, start by listing the rooms you need. Then compare that list with the space you already have. That gives you a better starting point for deciding how much of the layout can fit inside the garage and where an addition might help.
How we brought utility service to the ADU
Getting utility service to the garage was a challenge on this Fresno garage conversion ADU. We worked with the City of Fresno and PG&E to get the connection from the road to the property in place. From there, our crew tied into the existing house meter and ran service to the garage ADU.
For your own project, two questions are worth asking early. Where does service enter the property now? How far does it need to run to reach the proposed ADU? Those answers can help define the utility work before you settle on a layout.
Planning a garage conversion or ADU in Fresno?
If you’re still deciding whether to convert, expand, or build a separate unit, start with what’s already on your property and what you need the new space to do. For local permit information and planning resources, see the City of Fresno ADU Program.
Have a garage you’d like to convert or room for an addition? Tell us what you’re working with and what you’d like to build.