Fast Ball Talk

If you’re hiring for an ADU, treat it like hiring for a full home build—because it is, just smaller. Ask how they handle preconstruction: site evaluation, utility strategy, permitting responsibilities, and inspection sequencing. Vague answers early usually become surprises later. Permitting goes smoother when plans match site reality—utility locations, access, and code details—before anything is ordered. Ask the builder to explain tradeoffs in plain language—HVAC, sound control, layout efficiency, and durability. The ability to teach is a strong signal of competence. To keep selection practical—scope, schedule, expectations—use adu general contractor as a guide. When in doubt, simplify—fewer custom details often means faster progress and cleaner results. When in doubt, simplify—fewer custom details often means faster progress and cleaner results. If you’re collecting bids, ask for a written scope with exclusions listed—this prevents misunderstandings later. Good plans reduce rework; rework is where budgets quietly leak. Good plans reduce rework; rework is where budgets quietly leak. Keep a short list of non-negotiables so decisions stay consistent as options multiply. When in doubt, simplify—fewer custom details often means faster progress and cleaner results. Good plans reduce rework; rework is where budgets quietly leak.