Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

A successful ADU starts with understanding what your property allows and how the new space needs to work for its users.

Think Beyond Square Footage. An ADU needs to do a lot within a limited footprint. A thoughtful design considers privacy, access, natural light, storage, and how the new living space relates to the existing home and property.

Start with the property. Is there room for a detached ADU, or would converting or adding to an existing structure make more sense? Setbacks, utilities, site conditions, zoning, and construction requirements all shape what is possible. Identifying those constraints early helps turn the available space into a practical, well-planned home.

An experienced guide through a complex project

I want you to know I have worked with many contractors over the years, both professionally and personally and have never been as impressed nor have I found the integrity I received with your work. It’s always a touchy situation when you do work in a residential remodeling situation – lots of personal feelings involved. Your company has far surpassed my expectations.
Debra T, Poway

Before You Build, Plan.

Project Development is the first phase of our integrated design-build process. Before construction begins, we work through the layout, priorities, constraints, selections, scope, and budget, using construction knowledge to inform the project as it develops.

Project Development represents a relatively small portion of the overall construction investment, but the work can have an outsized impact on the result. We discover better solutions, reduce the risk of expensive changes, and help you make informed decisions about where your investment matters most.

Learn About Project Development

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   Alice Xu 
 405 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Really good quality professional team!  Since we started renovation, the team comes everyday at 7 am to start work. I had referral from another trusted contractor. Cost will seem high in the beginning because they let you know upfront and no surprised later. . But after some research I realized  cost is very reasonable.  Good communication and very patient with my very many questions.
  
 
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   Michael Diamond 
 573 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing company and family to work with. They built a 650 ADU for me.  The were honest, professional and delivered what they promised. Look at it this way, usually with construction you have to stay on top of your contractor. It was the complete opposite. They were so on top of everything, so much so they were riding me (in a good way) to get stuff pick out etc.

My house is my baby so I am very guarded with it. They never took anything personal, never questioned my concerns, never let my emotional responses get in the way and always worked with me to solve any problems I had.

To say they delivered is an understatement. I just wish they did more than ADU's and home remodels! I am soo happy I pulled they trigger with them.
  
 
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   Terri Hughes 
 910 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Sheen has done work for us in the past so when we had a flood in the house we did not hesitate to contact Sheen to help with this whole house remodel. Sheen and workers, especially Francisco, did an outstanding job in getting our home completed, from new cabinets, flooring, drywall, new kitchen and painting throughout they made our house brand new! So appreciative in getting this completed so quickly, once insurance paid up!
  
 
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   Leo Norton 
 941 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We engaged SHI to do a bathroom remodel. My partner had some design ideas, and Sheen worked with her on the design to not only implement her vision, but also made some helpful suggestions, including removing an interior bathroom wall and door. I cannot speak highly enough of SHI. It was a turnkey solution. Other contractors make big promises, but do not deliver. Or they have cut rate prices, and then the job last six months and is plagued with problems and poor workmanship. Not SHI. Sheen and Marshall regularly communicated and were often present most of the job days. SHI provided electronic tools for job and cost tracking. I found the timeline extremely helpful. The work was great and of the highest quality. The end-of-job punch list was minimal, and SHI noticed a couple items I had not. Moreover, they knocked out the punch list in short order. From design to finish, it was the easiest remodel I have experienced (this is my third bathroom remodel in different houses over the last five years). Incredibly, SHI was on time (early in fact), and under budget. The bathroom is beautiful. I recommend SHI without qualification.
  
 
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   Gabriel Faulkner 
 957 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Specialty Home Improvement renovated two bathrooms and my kitchen in 2020. They did a great job, and we love the new space. But their customer service goes above and beyond the initial build. Recently, I had an issue with a water leak in one of the showers so I sent a note to my rep, and they came by the very next day to look at the situation. After 4 years, now that is customer service.
  
 
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   James Lee 
 970 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. +3
Sheen and his team are friendly, hard-working, and knowledgeable professionals. They completed an ADU Garage Conversion so that my elderly mother could live with us and yet have her own space. And the project turned out wonderfully!  Unlike some contractors I've worked with in the past, they are very responsive in terms of communication and patiently answer all your questions. Outside unforeseen reasonable changes, they kept to their estimate. When an issue surfaced a few months later with our mini-split, they were quick to diagnose the problem and correct it. I always felt that their interest in my family's welfare was genuine, and appreciated their support throughout the entire process. I would recommend them.
  
 
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   Lyle Kafader 
 970 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I've used Specialty Home Improvement for multiple remodels and will use them again.  They do what they say when they say they'll do it and are great at communication when issue come up as they always do on a remodel.
  
 
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   Will Parrish 
 976 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. +6
We used Sheen and Specialty Home Improvement and I would definitely recommend him and his team on your home improvement project.  They were timely and got our project completed within budget. Came out excellent!
  
 
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   Christine Clayton 
 976 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We’ve used Specialty Home Improvement for multiple projects on our house (kitchen remodel, 3 bathroom remodels, outdoor bbq island remodel) and each time we’ve been extremely happy with our experience and the final result. Sheen and his crew are very professional and respectful. They show up when they say they will and let us know when they won’t be coming, which is something that doesn’t seem to be common among contractors. We’ve recommended Specialty Home Improvement to many people and I wouldn’t hesitate to have them work on any future projects at our house.
  
 
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   B W 
 1642 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. +2
A year into COVID, it was difficult to find any available worthwhile contractors. Either everyone was price gouging or the price sounded too good to be true. After a few long conversations with Sheen, I felt comfortable to move forward with Home Specialty building my ADU. At my request, I was pretty involved from day one. As a new homeowner I wanted to get a glimpse of how things are suppose to be done. Sheen kicked me over a website with the schedule and contract all on display for me to follow. I would youtube every bit of the process and learn it myself and then watch it be done. Nearly everything was spot on and professional. Sheen answered all my questions promptly in person/or called as they came up. He was always honest, which is not what I always wanted to hear, but which goes a long way these days. By the end of the project, I was happy I ultimately went with Sheen.
  
 
 
  
 
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