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ADU & new-home builds in Palo Alto.
Independent construction project management for Palo Alto homeowners — competitively bid, tracked in real time, and delivered for up to 10% less than your best builder offer.
Last updated: June 2026
Local know-how, on your side.
Palo Alto's high property values and distinctive neighborhoods — including its well-known Eichler tracts — make thoughtful ADU and new-build work especially valuable. Careful design and review are the norm here.
Permitting in Palo Alto: Palo Alto is known for thorough planning review; ADUs follow California state law through the city's Planning Department. Eichler and other architecturally significant neighborhoods reward design that respects context, and complete submittals keep the review clock moving.
Whatever your Palo Alto lot allows, we scope it honestly, put the trades out to competitive bid, and manage the build from permit to keys — so you capture the value for up to 10% less than a markup contractor would charge.
Typical Bay Area ADU cost ranges.
General 2026 market estimates — your project is scoped and bid on its own.
A detached ADU generally runs $250K–$450K, a garage conversion $120K–$250K, and a junior ADU $75K–$150K — about $250–$450 per square foot. We competitively bid each trade and target a delivered cost up to 10% below your best builder offer. Full detail in our ADU cost guide.
Managed, not marked up — in Palo Alto.
- Competitive trade bidding so you never overpay for Palo Alto labor or materials.
- Real-time dashboard — budget, schedule, and quality, any time.
- One accountable manager from first estimate to final walkthrough.
- Local permitting know-how to keep your Palo Alto project moving.
Palo Alto ADU FAQ.
Are ADUs allowed in Palo Alto Eichler neighborhoods?
Yes — ADUs are permitted under state law citywide. In Eichler and other distinctive areas, design that respects the existing character helps review go smoothly.
Why is Palo Alto review thorough?
Palo Alto's planning process is detailed, so a complete, code-compliant submittal up front is the single best way to avoid correction cycles and delays.
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