Custom ADU construction in Sacramento, Folsom, and El Dorado Hills. From permits to keys — one team handles everything.
Most homeowners qualify
An accessory dwelling unit can serve almost any purpose. Here are the most common reasons Sacramento homeowners build one.
Keep aging parents or adult children steps away, not miles. A separate dwelling on your property gives everyone their own space while keeping the family together.
A 2BR ADU in Sacramento rents for $2,000 to $2,800 per month. With a 6-8 year payback and $200K+ in property value increase, an ADU is the highest-ROI home upgrade you can make.
A private guest suite, a home office with zero distractions, or a retreat steps from your back door. Every ADU we design starts with what you actually need.
Single-story, accessibility-friendly ADUs designed for comfortable independent living. Wide doorways, zero-step entry, and a garden path connecting to the main house.
Four clear phases. One point of contact. You always know what's happening and what comes next.
We review your property, zoning, and goals. You'll know if an ADU is feasible — and what it could be worth — before spending a dollar. Our licensed Realtor provides a property valuation upfront.
Our team creates a custom design that fits your lot and budget, then handles all permit applications across Sacramento, Placer, and El Dorado counties.
Construction starts with a dedicated project manager who sends regular updates. Custom-built to match your home — not a prefab dropped in your yard.
Final inspection, walkthrough, and keys. We stay available after move-in for any questions or warranty items that come up.
The only ADU builder in Sacramento with a licensed Contractor AND a licensed Realtor on the team.
Brandon builds it (CSLB #1134440). Geno values it (DRE #02093958). No other ADU builder gives you the full construction AND real estate picture.
Know exactly what your ADU adds to your property value — before you build. Our licensed Realtor runs a full analysis so you see the investment case upfront.
Based in Folsom, serving Sacramento County, Placer County, and El Dorado County. We know your neighborhoods, your building codes, and your permit offices.
A+ BBB rated with over a decade of construction experience. Real track record, real credentials — not a startup contractor learning on your project.
Every ADU is designed and built to match your home and property. No cookie-cutter boxes dropped in your backyard — a real custom build from the ground up.
Design, permits, engineering, and build — all managed by Lafargue. One point of contact from first call to final walkthrough. No subcontractor roulette.
The only ADU builder in Sacramento with both a licensed General Contractor and a licensed Realtor working together — so you get the full picture before, during, and after the build.
Licensed General Contractor
CSLB #1134440 — General B + C36
12+ years in construction. 300+ projects completed across the Sacramento region. Brandon manages every build from foundation to final walkthrough.
Licensed California Realtor
DRE #02093958
Geno runs your property valuation before and after — so you know exactly what the ADU adds. Plus lender connections and investment analysis built in.
A current Lafargue ADU build in the Sacramento region — from framing to finish. Real work, not renders.
Every property is different. Here are a few configurations to start imagining what yours could look like.
A 2BR ADU in Sacramento rents for $2,000+/month on average. That rental income offsets your build cost while the unit adds significant value to your property.
Rent and property value figures are estimates based on publicly available market data for the Sacramento metro area. Actual results vary by location, unit size, and market conditions. Our licensed Realtor can provide a property-specific analysis during your consultation.
Most custom-built ADU projects in the Sacramento region start around $225,000 for an 800 square foot unit. Larger units (1,200+ sq ft) can range from $400,000 to $500,000. Garage conversions start lower, around $100,000 to $180,000. During your free feasibility check, we provide a detailed cost estimate specific to your property and goals.
From signed contract to keys, plan for 10 to 14 months total. Permitting in Sacramento County typically takes 2 to 4 months — the city offers pre-approved "Shelf Ready" plans with 30-day approval. Construction runs 6 to 10 months depending on size and site conditions. We walk you through the full timeline during your consultation.
No. California AB 976 eliminated owner-occupancy requirements for ADUs statewide. You can build an ADU on your property and rent both the main house and the ADU, or live in one and rent the other. This makes ADUs an excellent investment property strategy.
A 2-bedroom ADU in the Sacramento region rents for $2,000 to $2,800 per month depending on location and finishes. A 1-bedroom or studio unit rents for $1,400 to $2,000. El Dorado Hills and Folsom command the highest rents. Most ADU owners see a 6 to 8 year payback on their investment.
We are the only ADU builder in Sacramento with both a licensed General Contractor (CSLB #1134440) and a licensed California Realtor (DRE #02093958) on the team. Brandon Terry handles the build, and Geno Davis provides property valuation before and after construction, lender connections, and investment analysis. You get the full picture — construction AND real estate — from one team.
Everything from first call to keys. That includes site evaluation, architectural design, engineering, permit applications, construction, project management, inspections, and final walkthrough. Plus, our licensed Realtor provides a property valuation so you know exactly how the ADU impacts your home's value. One team, one point of contact, no subcontractor roulette.
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