Zoning and feasibility first

Check the lot before configuring the building.

North American ADU sales start with parcel reality: setbacks, HOA constraints, service runs, design review, and lender documentation. This MVP turns those constraints into a builder-ready package.

Default catalog

Property addressEnter the address to auto-populate zoning data

Manual feasibility assumption

Select the property's access and backyard layout. This determines the maximum ADU envelope allowed by local code and sets the permit path.

Urban lot with laneBest fit for detached ADU or garden suiteDeep suburban lotUsually supports larger detached backyard unitsCorner lot or HOANeeds design guideline and privacy reviewTight servicesConstrained access or utility upgrade likely

Building model

Select the footprint. Smaller units simplify setback clearance on narrow lots.

Backyard Studio 312312 sq ft - $72,000Garden Suite 624624 sq ft - $154,000Two-Bed ADU 816816 sq ft - $196,000

Finish levelChoose the interior specifications.Upgraded kitchen and bath packageFoundationSlab is default for flat yards; Helical piles require zero excavation and protect nearby tree roots; Crawlspace permits easy access to utilities.Lower disturbance backyard installUtilitiesCovers plumbing and power trenching from the main house. Standard covers typical yards; Complex covers runs >80ft or panel upgrades.Typical water, sewer, power scopeSite conditionDetermines modular delivery logistics. Urban uses standard access; Tight requires crane staging; Rural includes regional travel surcharges.Lane or driveway access

Likely feasible88% confidence

Garden Suite 624 fits the envelope (860 sq ft max) with low review risk.

Layout Preview

24' x 26'

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Garden Suite 624 structural modular layout. Subject to local setback verification and site engineering.

Estimated package$236,000

$217,120$269,040

Selected model: Garden Suite 624
Estimated timeline: 24 weeks
Permit path: Standard ADU review
Allowed envelope: 860 sq ft / 2 story
Setback target: 4 ft side and rear target
BOM groups: 6 categories

Prefab cost split

Factory cost$172,500

Site cost$63,500

Lender draw plan

10%

Deposit and permit package

20%

Foundation ready

35%

Factory completion

20%

Set and weather-tight

15%

Final inspection

Next package outputs

Zoning and setback screen

Preliminary budget and allowances

Contractor scope draft

Permit drawing package requirements

Construction milestone payment schedule

Matched Factory Partners

Based on location, zoning envelope, and budget.

🌿AboduEligible Partner

Detached ADU Specialist

Turnkey backyard homes with high-end architectural finishes.

Max Size: 800 sq ftEst. From: $149,000

📐CoverEligible Partner

Premium Panelized

Computer-designed custom layouts optimized for tight urban sites.

Max Size: 1000 sq ftEst. From: $210,000

🏡Villa HomesEligible Partner

Turnkey Modular Network

Wide catalog of single-story and double-story modular ADUs.

Max Size: 1200 sq ftEst. From: $175,000

📦BoxablNot Matched

Foldable Pods

Ultra-affordable folding modular studio homes delivered flat.

Max Size: 400 sq ftEst. From: $59,500

Model size (624 sq ft) exceeds factory limit of 400 sq ft.

🛡️ORCA LGSEligible Partner

Light Gauge Steel Panels

Strong, fire-resistant Canadian prefabricated panel systems.

Max Size: 968 sq ftEst. From: $119,000

🧱Lane One HomesEligible Partner

Laneway Home Builder

Modern steel-framed garden suites compliant with new BC Bill 44 laws.

Max Size: 861 sq ftEst. From: $139,000

Builder-ready intake

Package the concept for review.

The next conversion step is a clean intake package: homeowner contact, property address, feasibility snapshot, estimate range, permit risk, and milestone draw plan.