Fast Ball Talk

The fastest way to derail an ADU is to start with finishes before you’ve solved the fundamentals. Before sketches get serious, map constraints: access for crews, utility tie-ins, drainage, and how the unit will sit for sunlight and privacy. These factors often drive cost more than square footage. Small upgrades like better insulation, air sealing, and right-sized HVAC can deliver comfort you notice every day, not just on paper. Keep decisions predictable by locking major selections early (windows, doors, cabinetry, fixtures) and using a clear change-order process for anything that shifts after work begins. If you want a practical place to start, use adu pre fab as your reference point. 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. Good plans reduce rework; rework is where budgets quietly leak. When in doubt, simplify—fewer custom details often means faster progress and cleaner results. Keep a short list of non-negotiables so decisions stay consistent as options multiply. If you’re collecting bids, ask for a written scope with exclusions listed—this prevents misunderstandings later.