Yardhouse ADUs Expands Design-Build Services Across San Diego County Ahead of California Housing Law Changes
Yardhouse ADUs has started offering its design-build services across San Diego County. The company is entering the market as interest in accessory dwelling units (ADUs) continues to receive attention in California, where new rules are set to expand construction options for some homeowners.
The timing is connected to Assembly Bill 956 (AB 956). The bill will come into effect on January 1, 2027. This bill allows certain properties to have one or two detached ADUs built next to an existing or a future single-family residence. Not all properties will meet the requirements, and local restrictions will still apply.
Building an ADU can involve several separate steps. Design is only one part of it. Homeowners also have to deal with costs, permits and construction. Yardhouse is bringing these services together under one team. Customers can choose their preferred home size, bedroom arrangement and finishes.
The business comes from the residential development operations of Mankind Investment Group. The team has more than 20 years of combined experience. It has also been involved in over 1,000 completed residential units. Yardhouse has access to hundreds of home layouts developed through the group's previous projects.
Jake Risman, General Partner at Mankind Investment Group, said the company wanted to make this experience available to individual homeowners. Budget planning and project coordination are among the areas the business intends to handle.
The standard specifications of homes include shaker cabinets, quartz worktops, Low-E double-paned glass, and luxury vinyl floorings. Homeowners can select additional features if required. These upgrades come at an extra cost.
Pricing and Project Schedule
The company has also introduced an online tool for exploring project costs. Homeowners can select the floor area, bedrooms, bathrooms and optional upgrades. The estimated price changes based on their selections. The tool can be used without entering an email address, and configurations can be saved.
The displayed amount is not a final quotation. Yardhouse will confirm the cost after assessing the property and reviewing the proposed work. City and utility fees may be additional. The same applies to optional packages and work outside the agreed scope. Projects involving two ADUs will be assessed separately.
Yardhouse estimates that the permitting stage could take four to five months. Construction may require another three to four months once permits are issued.The firm has targeted the entire construction work for completion within a year.
These timelines are approximations and should not be interpreted as deadlines. Construction timeline may vary due to the follow-up issues of getting necessary approvals, the outcome of the situation at the construction site, and the scope of work to be performed.
With its expansion, Yardhouse is positioning itself to serve homeowners considering additional residential space as California's ADU regulations change. The actual opportunities will depend on individual property eligibility and the requirements in place when applications are submitted.
