In-depth ADU Feasibility Study
Build your ADU with confidence.
Understand what is possible
Our study provides information on the best location and construction type for your ADU.
Align your vision, budget and goals
Our team will help you choose the most cost-effective option for different usage scenarios.
Maximize your investment
Our financial analysts assist you in understanding the rental income potential of your ADU selection.
How does it work?
Our all-inclusive services streamline the stages of your ADU project, ensuring a stress-free journey while saving you time and money.
Consultation Call
During the initial consultation, you’ll have the opportunity to review basic information about your ADU project.
What to expect:
- ADU service overview
- Area coverage availability
- Home Diagnostic Inspection scheduling
Home Diagnostic Inspection (In-person visit)
Our HDR Technicians will perform an in-depth property inspection creating a virtual floor plan.
What to expect:
- Utility quantification (water, electricity, gas and sewage)
- Virtual floor plans (Interior and exterior)
- Exterior aerial photography
- Drone mapping scan (macro-level elevation data)
- Laser leveling analysis (micro-level elevation data)
Home Diagnostic Report
After performing the property inspection a comprehensive report of your property is delivered.
What to expect:
- Site feasibility analysis
- 50+ Critical property data points
- Zoning and regulations overview
- ADU model feasibility
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FAQs
What is an ADU feasibility study?
This assessment involves analyzing multiple factors, such as the site’s suitability, design options, zoning regulations, potential challenges, and financial viability.
Who can conduct an ADU feasibility study?
What an ADU feasibility study reveals?
- Site suitability: An ADU feasibility study checks if your property has the space, terrain, structures, and utilities to build an ADU safely, functionally, sustainably.
- Financial feasibility: Financial feasibility analysis is crucial for assessing the economic viability of an ADU project. It can involve estimating the total costs of the unit’s building, such as design, permitting, construction, and additional expenses.
- Zoning and regulations: Feasibility studies assess local zoning ordinances, land use regulations, setback requirements, height restrictions, parking regulations, and more to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Potential challenges: ADU feasibility studies identify potential challenges that may arise during the project’s planning, permitting, or construction phases. This includes addressing issues such as neighborhood opposition, historic preservation concerns, environmental impacts, utility connections, and infrastructure requirements.
Is a feasibility study required to build an ADU in California?
While some municipalities may not explicitly require a feasibility study as part of the permitting process, opting to undergo one can provide numerous benefits and lower potential risks later on.
What does Houzd ADUs free ADU feasibility study include?
What’s Houzd ADUs HDR and what does it include?
The Home Diagnostic Report (HDR) assesses a property’s condition and creates a “home ledger system.” This system helps homeowners identify potential risks and areas for improvement.
Our HDR includes the following:
- Utility Quantification (water, electricity, gas and sewage)
- Virtual Floor Plans (Interior and exterior)
- Exterior Aerial Photography
- Drone Mapping Scan (macro-level elevation data)
- Laser Leveling Analysis (micro-level elevation data)
- 50+ Critical property data points
- Zoning and site feasibility analysis
- ADU Model Feasibility